Peter Gifford

Peter Gifford (born 1955), sometimes known as "Giffo," is an Australian musician. From 1980 until 1987 he played bass guitar for the legendary Australian rock band Midnight Oil. Peter is credited with creating a significant part of the tight, driving sound that was The Oils, described as being an aggressive bassist. He played on many of the band's most popular albums, including Place without a Postcard (1981), 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (1982)... more

Peter Gifford (born 1955), sometimes known as "Giffo," is an Australian musician. From 1980 until 1987 he played bass guitar for the legendary Australian rock band Midnight Oil. Peter is credited with creating a significant part of the tight, driving sound that was The Oils, described as being an aggressive bassist. He played on many of the band's most popular albums, including Place without a Postcard (1981), 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (1982), Red Sails In The Sunset (1984), and Diesel and Dust (1987), as well the band's two studio EPs, Bird Noises (1980) and Species Deceases (1985). He is credited with the bass lines of some of the bands most popular songs, including "Only the Strong", "US Forces" "Power and the Passion", "Best of Both Worlds", "When the Generals Talk", "Progress", "The Dead Heart", "Put Down That Weapon", "Dreamworld", and, of course, "Beds Are Burning". Peter joined the band in 1980 after hearing about the auditions for a replacement bass player for Andrew ... less