[Kate Parker Adams]

I can't say that I'm as shocked and saddened by this as I am over other sad 
news of the day, but I am saddened nonetheless.

I can't really say that I am shocked.

It has been clear for decades that there is one Peter Garrett and about 
three lifetimes worth of things he wants to do.  The band waited while he 
ran for parliament.  His international Greenpeace work was eventually iced 
in the interests of the band and family.  Pete's own sanity seemed to be of 
little relevance to him at times.

Now that he is nearing 50, he may have simply decided that he has had 
enough of touring and performing and has the clout in other areas to pursue 
other things.

While "Midnight Oil" as we know it is at an end, I'm sure there will 
continue to be music worth listening to spinning forth from the remaining 
four and it may be worth watching live.  Meanwhile, we all have our 
beautiful memories to treasure and savor.  All good things must come to an end.