The man has been dubbed the Godfather of Goth, but Goth music isn’t his style. It’s kind of ironic considering his look – a tall, dark, intense figure whose presence would make you believe that he exists in another realm of gloomy darkness. But his hellish image and lyrics aren’t entirely unjustified. Over the decades, Cave has absorbed a lot of pain, both self-inflicted and unforeseen.
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The Australian singer, songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer, and occasional actor, who’s best known for being the frontman of hit band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has not just one but several storm clouds over his head. Discovering some of the darkest ones can help give us a better understanding of who Nick Cave really is.