Blixa Bargeld

Blixa Bargeld
Blixa Bargeld
Background information
Birth name	Christian Emmerich
Born	12 January 1959 (age 65); West Berlin, West Germany
Genres	Industrial; dark ambient; avant-rock;
Occupations	Musician; band leader; solo artist; spoken word artist; actor;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; bass guitar; keyboards; drums; percussion; beatbox; synthesizer; electric organ;
Years active	1980–present
Labels	Mute; EGO; Some Bizzare; Our Choice; Rough Trade; Potomak;
Website	www.blixa-bargeld.com

Blixa Bargeld (born Christian Emmerich, 12 January 1959) is a German musician who has been the lead singer of the band Einstürzende Neubauten since its formation in 1980. Bargeld was also a founding member of the Australian rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, serving as a member from 1983 until his departure in 2003.