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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
Did Nick Cave have a solo career as a musician?
In addition to his performances with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Cave has, since the 1990s, performed live 'solo' tours with himself on piano/vocals
What were some of Nick Cave's influences as a musician?
In early 1977, Nick Cave saw Australian punk rock groups Radio Birdman and the Saints live for the first time. Cave was particularly inspired by the latter band's show

Question: How old was he when his father died?
Self-contained rewrite: How old was Nick Cave when his father died?