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Rob Hirst’s 1979 Black Ludwig drum kit from Midnight Oil up for auction

Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst Auctions His Iconic 1979 Black Ludwig Drum Kit For Charity

by Paul Cashmere

Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst is auctioning his 1979 Ludwig drum kit, played on Head Injuries and every tour since, with all proceeds going to Support Act and MusicNT.

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