Personal info
Known for
Music Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
22 September
Location
Victoria, Australia
Edit pageNick Cave
Biography
Nick Cave is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, and occasional screenwriter, renowned for his dark, poetic, and often intense artistic style. Born on September 22, 1957, in Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia, Cave has built a multifaceted career spanning music, literature, and film.
Early Life and Career
Cave grew up in rural Australia and developed an early passion for literature and music. In the late 1970s, he formed the post-punk band The Birthday Party, known for its raw energy and confrontational performances. The band gained a cult following and laid the groundwork for Cave’s later work.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
After The Birthday Party disbanded, Cave formed Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in 1983. The band became famous for its atmospheric, emotionally charged music that blends rock, punk, blues, and gothic elements. Albums such as Tender Prey (1988), The Boatman’s Call (1997), and Push the Sky Away (2013) showcase Cave’s lyrical depth, storytelling ability, and exploration of themes like love, death, and redemption.
Writing and Screenwork
In addition to music, Nick Cave is an accomplished author and screenwriter. He has written novels including And the Ass Saw the Angel (1989) and The Death of Bunny Munro (2009). Cave has also collaborated on film projects, often in partnership with director John Hillcoat, co-writing screenplays for films such as The Proposition (2005) and Lawless (2012). He is also known for composing film scores, frequently collaborating with his band.
