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Also Known As Nicholas Edward Cave
Born September 22, 1957 (age 67) • Wangaratta • Australia
Notable Works “And the Ass Saw the Angel” • “Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!” • “Skeleton Tree” • “The Sick Bag Song”

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