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What did Nick Cave study before he turned to music?
Nick Cave studied painting at the Caulfield Institute of Technology in 1976, but dropped out the following year to pursue music.
What was Nick Cave's previous band name?
Nick Cave's previous band name was The Boys Next Door
How popular was the band The Boys Next Door in Melbourne?
The Boys Next Door were a leader of Melbourne's post-punk scene in the 1970s, playing hundreds of live shows in Australia before changing their name to the Birthday Party

Question: Did Nick Cave have a solo career as a musician?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Nick Cave have a solo career as a musician?