1959 born in Berlin. 1980 formation of the group “Einstürzende Neubauten”, as lead vocalist. From 1984 to 2003, guitarist of “Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds”. Released three albums and two EPs with Teho Teardo as TTBB, one album and one EP with alva noto as ANBB, and diverse other solo releases. Numerous concert tours through Europe, North and South America, Australia and Japan. Works as composer, author, actor, singer, musician, performer and lecturer in almost any field of interpretative art.