Rob Hirst
Australian musician
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Rob Hirst was born on September 3, 1955[1], in Camden[2]. He died on January 20, 2026[3]. He worked as a drummer[4], musician[5], percussionist[6], composer[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,981 views/month, #7,002 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Australia[10]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[11]
- Field of work: music[12], percussion performance[13], music composition[14], music production[15]
- Educated at: Sydney Grammar School[16]
- Award received: Member of the Order of Australia[17]
- Member of: Ghostwriters[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: rock music[20], alternative rock[21], blues[22]
- Record label: Virgin Records[23]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[24]
- Family name: Hirst[25]
- Given name: Rob[26]
- Official website: http://robhirst.com.au/[27]
- Medical condition: pancreatic cancer[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Robert George Hirst[31]
- Name in native language: Rob Hirst[32]
- Start of work period: 1971[33]
- End of work period: 2026[34]
- P14750: BDD7-0BB6-BB97-27D0-7B2B[35]
Why It Matters
Rob Hirst has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Rob Hirst born?
Rob Hirst's place of birth was Camden[2].
What did Rob Hirst do for work?
Rob Hirst worked as a drummer[4], musician[5], percussionist[6], composer[7], and record producer[8].
Where did Rob Hirst go to school?
Rob Hirst was educated at Sydney Grammar School[16].
What awards did Rob Hirst receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of Australia[17].