Nick Cave

Singer-songwriter and author with 'The Mercy Seat'

Nick Cave - Singer-songwriter and author with 'The Mercy Seat'
Born

September 22nd, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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A prominent figure in the music industry since the late 1970s, contributed to the rock genre as the frontman of the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The band released acclaimed albums, including 'Murder Ballads' and 'The Boatman's Call'. As a songwriter, explored themes of love, loss, and mortality. Also engaged in literary pursuits, authoring novels such as 'And the Ass Saw the Angel'. Participated in various film projects, including roles in 'The Proposition' and '20,000 Days on Earth'.

Fronted Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Wrote the song 'The Mercy Seat'

Authored the novel 'And the Ass Saw the Angel'

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