Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
The Bad Seeds live in London, 2013
Background information
Origin	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres	Alternative rock experimental rock art rock post-punk
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Bad Seed Ltd. via Kobalt Label Services Mute
Associated acts	The Birthday Party Einstürzende Neubauten Grinderman Die Haut The Cramps PJ Harvey

Members	Nick Cave Thomas Wydler Martyn P. Casey Jim Sclavunos Warren Ellis George Vjestica Toby Dammit

Past members	Mick Harvey Barry Adamson Blixa Bargeld Hugo Race Anita Lane Kid Congo Powers Conway Savage Roland Wolf James Johnston Ed Kuepper

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is a famous rock band from Australia. They started in Melbourne in 1983. The main people who formed the band were singer Nick Cave, musician Mick Harvey, and guitarist Blixa Bargeld.

Over the years, many talented musicians from different countries have joined the band. Today, the band includes Nick Cave, Warren Ellis (who plays violin and many other instruments), and Martyn P. Casey (bass guitar), all from Australia. Other members are George Vjestica (guitar) from the UK, Toby Dammit (keyboards and drums) from the USA, and drummers Thomas Wydler (Switzerland) and Jim Sclavunos (USA).

The band has released sixteen studio albums. They have also toured all over the world many times. People often say they are one of the most original and celebrated bands from the 1980s until now. They are known for their unique sound in post-punk and alternative rock music.

How the Band Started
The Band's Unique Sound
Important Albums
Band Members Through Time
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How the Band Started

The band was formed in 1983. Before this, Nick Cave and Mick Harvey were in another band called The Birthday Party. That band ended, and Nick and Mick decided to start something new.

Many members of The Birthday Party, including Nick Cave and Mick Harvey, met at a boarding school in Victoria, Australia. This is where their musical journey began.

The Band's Unique Sound

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are known for their special and often dark music style. Their songs can be very emotional and tell interesting stories. They mix different types of music, like rock, blues, and even some experimental sounds.

Their music often explores themes like love, death, religion, and violence. They use a lot of different instruments, which gives their songs a rich and full sound. This makes them stand out from other rock bands.

Important Albums

Over their long career, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have released many popular albums. Each album often has a different feel or theme. Some of their well-known albums include "Tender Prey," "The Boatman's Call," and "Push the Sky Away."

These albums have helped them gain fans all over the world. They show how the band's music has grown and changed over the years.

Band Members Through Time

The band has had many different members, making it a truly international group. While Nick Cave has always been the lead singer, other musicians have come and gone.

Some important past members include Mick Harvey, who was a founding member and played many instruments. Blixa Bargeld, another founding member, was a guitarist known for his unique style. These changes in members have helped the band keep their sound fresh and exciting.