Others

Barry Adamson

Filled-in on Bass for a few shows in the U.K. and played on "Kiss Me Black" (Junkyard) during Tracy Pews incarceration in early 1982. Was a member of The Bad Seeds from it’s inception until 1986 and has released several excellent solo albums since.

Tony Cohen

Producer extraordinaire and mischief cohort of The Birthday Party. His involvement has continued with The Bad Seeds and other ex-Birthday Party projects to the present day.

Harry Howard

Brother of Rowland.Also filled-in on Bass for a few U.K. shows in early '82. Joined up with Rowland in These Immortal Souls. Co-writer of "Several Sins" (Junkyard)

Anita Lane

Occasionally charged with being Nick’s muse Anita was certainly a continuous collaborator and/or inspiration for countless Birthday Party songs. Her direct involvement with the Bad Seeds has been more sporadic but her collaborations with it’s members have continued apace, especially in her own solo work.

Chris Walsh

Longtime friend of Tracy Pew and important figure in the late 70’s Melbourne scene Bass player and prime-mover of 80’s outfit The Moodists. Filled-in for Tracy at The Birthday Party's Crystal Ballroom shows in early '82.

Lydia Lunch

Co-author of a collection of one-act plays with Nick. Toured in Europe with the band and collaborated with it's members on her own recordings at the time. Has continued collaborating intermittently with Rowland to this day.

Jeffrey Wegener

Australia's Keith Moon, founder member of the legendary Laughing Clowns. Played drums on a short European tour with The Birthday Party in early '83 after Phill's departure.

Stephen Ewart, Philip Jackson and Mick Hunter

From Melbourne band Equal Local. Played brass on 'Nick The Stripper' and 'Zoo Music Girl' (Prayers on Fire)

Genevieve McGuckin

Rowland's long-time partner and co-writer of "Capers" and "Ho Ho" (Prayers on Fire). Joined-up with Rowland as keyboard player in These Immortal Souls