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Before Young Talent Time, Johnny Young was a songwriter who rivaled the best of his era

Before Young Talent Time, Johnny Young was a songwriter who rivaled the best of his era

Johnny Young has died at 79. He made a major impact on this country’s musical and television landscape.

14.08.2026 20

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Rob Hirst was not the figurehead of Midnight Oil – but he was its backbone

The Midnight Oil drummer and songwriter Rob Hirst has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer.

21.01.2026 20

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