Nicholas Edward Cave, born on September 22, 1957, is an illustrious Australian musician, writer, and actor, renowned for his baritone voice and for leading the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Cave's music, imbued with emotional intensity, draws from a wide variety of influences and lyrically delves into themes of death, religion, love, and violence.

Raised in rural Victoria, Cave's artistic journey began with art studies in Melbourne, eventually leading him to front the Birthday Party, a pivotal post-punk band. This band's evolution into a darker, more challenging sound laid the groundwork for gothic rock. Cave's confrontational performances and distinctive aesthetic became iconic. The dissolution of the Birthday Party led to the formation of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, a band that has endured as one of rock's most formidable institutions.

Over the decades, Cave has continually reinvented his musical and literary output. His debut novel, And the Ass Saw the Angel (1989), and his subsequent novel, The Death of Bunny Munro (2009), alongside his forays into film with works like The Proposition (2005) and film scores for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) and Hell or High Water (2016), demonstrate his versatile talent. Cave has also engaged with a broader audience through his newsletter, The Red Hand Files.

Recognition of Cave's contributions to music and culture includes his induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007 and being named an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2017. His collaborations with artists like Johnny Cash and PJ Harvey, along with his songs being covered by a diverse array of artists, underscore his significant impact on the music world.