Nick Cave Receives Honorary Degree, Does Not Yell “Graduates… Release The Hats!”
Nick Cave left his collegiate studies after two years to do drugs and yell about violence with the Birthday Party. Thirty years later, his alma mater has handed him an honorary degree of Doctor Of Laws. Said Monash University Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins, “Nick Cave’s substantial achievements in the creative arts and in raising Australia’s profile internationally make him a worthy candidate for recognition by Monash University. In addition to his musical contributions, Nick Cave has shown an outstanding ability to contribute to writing and acting–he is truly an extraordinary creative talent.” You forgot “sex vampire,” Dr. Larkins.
The good doctor, four years after abandoning that art degree.
Nick Cave receives honorary Monash degree [Monash University/Photo: Monash University] birthday party- release the bats (live hacienda 1982) [YouTube]
