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Midnight Oil - Black Rain Falls

On May 30, 1990, Midnight Oil interrupted its North American tour for a “special guerrilla action” on the crowded Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan. The agit prop event was a live concert from the back of a flat-bed truck that eventually drew more than 10,000 people at the high noon hour. The Australian band took this chance to make public its feelings on the planet’s crumbling environment

Top Cast

  • Peter Garrett

    Peter Garrett

    Himself - Lead vocals

  • Dwayne Hillman

    Dwayne Hillman

    Himself - Bass, backup vocals (as Bones Hillman)

  • Martin Rotsey

    Martin Rotsey

    Himself - Guitars, backup vocals

  • Rob Hirst

    Rob Hirst

    Himself - Drums, backup vocals

  • Jim Moginie

    Jim Moginie

    Himself - Guitar, keyboards, backup vocals

Overview

On May 30, 1990, Midnight Oil interrupted its North American tour for a “special guerrilla action” on the crowded Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan. The agit prop event was a live concert from the back of a flat-bed truck that eventually drew more than 10,000 people at the high noon hour. The Australian band took this chance to make public its feelings on the planet’s crumbling environment

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