Hirst

British  

/ hɜːst /

noun

1. Damien. born 1965, British artist, noted esp for his works featuring dead animals preserved in tanks of formaldehyde, and for his 2007 sculpture, For the Love of God , a human skull encrusted with flawless diamonds

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Example Sentences

Rob Hirst, the drummer and co-founder of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

The band confirmed Hirst’s death from pancreatic cancer in statements posted to social media.

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Hirst, born in Camden, New South Wales, founded the band that became Midnight Oil with schoolmates, and it released its debut album on its own independent label in 1978.

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Hirst was known for his stylish flair behind the kit, inspiring young Aussie drummers with his intro music for the TV show “Beatbox,” and the thrashing water-tank solo on “Power And The Passion” that brought down the house at live gigs.

From Los Angeles Times

The group also charted with singles “Blue Sky Mine” and “The Dead Heart,” all of which had co-songwriting credits from Hirst.

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