Nic Cester

Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist

Nic Cester - Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born

July 6th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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Gained recognition as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Jet. The band achieved commercial success with their debut album, which included hit singles that topped charts worldwide. Cester also pursued a solo career, releasing albums that showcased his musical range. He has been involved in various music projects, including collaborations with other artists and contributions to soundtracks.

Led Jet to commercial success with the album 'Get Born'

Achieved multiple ARIA Awards for Jet

Released solo albums including 'Calling All Magazines'

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