Nick Cave
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| Name | Nick Cave |
| Birth name | Nicholas Edward Cave |
| Birth date | September 22, 1957 |
| Birth place | Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Musician, singer, songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer, actor |
Nick Cave is a renowned Australian musician, singer, songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer, and actor, best known as the frontman of the Bad Seeds. Born in Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia, Cave's music career spans over four decades, with influences from David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, and Tom Waits. He has collaborated with numerous artists, including PJ Harvey, Kylie Minogue, and Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. Cave's work has been associated with Post-punk and Gothic rock genres, and he has been compared to Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
● Early Life and Education
Cave was born to Frank Cave and Dawn Cave in Warracknabeal, Victoria, and grew up in Wangaratta, Victoria. He attended Wangaratta High School and later studied at Caulfield Grammar School in Melbourne. Cave's early interests included The Rolling Stones, The Doors, and The Velvet Underground, which would later influence his music career. He also drew inspiration from William Blake, Arthur Rimbaud, and Charles Baudelaire, and attended Melbourne's Caulfield Institute of Technology.
● Music Career
Cave's music career began in the late 1970s with the formation of The Boys Next Door, which later evolved into The Birthday Party. The band released several albums, including The Birthday Party and Junkyard, before disbanding in 1983. Cave then formed The Bad Seeds, with whom he has released over 15 studio albums, including From Her to Eternity, The Firstborn Is Dead, and Let Love In. The band has undergone several lineup changes, with notable members including Mick Harvey, Blixa Bargeld, and Warren Ellis. Cave has also collaborated with The Dirty Three, Grinderman, and The Flaming Lips.
● Film and Theatre Work
Cave has made appearances in several films, including Wings of Desire and Ghost... of the Civil Dead. He has also composed soundtracks for films such as The Proposition and The Road, and has worked with directors like John Hillcoat and Wim Wenders. Cave has written several screenplays, including The Proposition and Lawless, and has collaborated with Shane MacGowan on the screenplay for The Man Who Invented the Moon. He has also written several plays, including And the Ass Saw the Angel.
● Personal Life
Cave has been married to Susie Bick since 1999, and has two sons, Earl Cave and Arthur Cave. He has also had relationships with Anita Lane and PJ Harvey. Cave has been open about his struggles with Heroin addiction and has spoken about the influence of William S. Burroughs and Hunter S. Thompson on his work. He has also been involved in several charitable organizations, including Amnesty International and Greenpeace.
● Discography
Cave's discography includes over 15 studio albums with The Bad Seeds, as well as several solo albums and collaborations. Notable albums include From Her to Eternity, The Firstborn Is Dead, and Let Love In. He has also released several live albums, including Live Seeds and God Is in the House. Cave has collaborated with numerous artists, including Kylie Minogue, Shane MacGowan, and The Flaming Lips.
● Awards and Legacy
Cave has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including several ARIA Awards and a Mojo Award. He has been named one of the greatest songwriters of all time by Rolling Stone and has been inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame. Cave's influence can be seen in the work of artists such as The White Stripes, The Black Keys, and Arctic Monkeys. He has also been recognized for his literary work, including his novel And the Ass Saw the Angel, which was nominated for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Category: Australian musicians