Peter O'Brien is an Australian musician known for his work with the rock bands INXS and Midnight Oil. With a career spanning over four decades, he has become a respected figure in the music industry.
O'Brien was born on December 25, 1953, in Melbourne, Australia. His early life was marked by a strong interest in music, with his mother playing the piano and his father teaching him to play the guitar.
O'Brien's musical education began at the St Kilda College of Advanced Education in Melbourne, where he studied journalism. He later attended the University of New South Wales in Sydney, earning a degree in radio broadcasting.
O'Brien's most notable work began with INXS, forming the band in 1977. The group achieved significant success throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, including hits like "Need You Tonight" and "Never Let You Go." He later went on to form Midnight Oil in 1973, known for their energetic live performances and socially conscious lyrics.
O'Brien has been married twice and has three children. He continues to be involved in the music industry, releasing solo material and touring with his INXS-inspired band, Peter O'Brien's Electric Storm.