Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil was an Australian rock band active from 1976 to 2002, known for politically charged songs and the distinctive presence of bald lead singer Peter Garrett.
Their biggest international hit was "Beds Are Burning" (1987), addressing Aboriginal land rights. (Lowercase midnight oil refers to late-night work.)
band
Of government matters
- activismDirect effort for reform
- AboriginalAustralia's native peoples
- land rightsLegal claims to territory
- protest songsMusic voicing political dissent
political
Of government matters
- activismDirect effort for reform
- AboriginalAustralia's native peoples
- land rightsLegal claims to territory
musical/political stance
Midnight OilKid Rock
Detroit genre-blending musician
Ted Nugent · Lynyrd Skynyrd · Toby Keith · KISS · Nickelback
sonic intensity and approach
Midnight OilEnya
Irish new age singer
James Taylor · Jack Johnson · Air Supply · Kenny G · Sade
lyrical content focus
Midnight OilWhitesnake
Eighties arena rock band
Def Leppard · Van Halen · LMFAO · The Black Eyed Peas · Maroon 5
oily, midnight, oils, midnights, oiliness, oilcloth, oilcan, oilman, oilfield