George Vjestica | |
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![]() George Vjestica rehearsing | |
Background information | |
Born | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England | 2 May 1967
Origin | Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England |
Genres | Alternative rock, electronica, house |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, piano |
Years active | 1993–present |
George Vjestica is a British guitarist [4] [5] and songwriter. He leads the group Bandante. [6] Vjestica is also known for working with Australian singer Nick Cave [7] [8] and with Warren Ellis [9] on film soundtracks, The Proposition and Lawless. He has also performed on the Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds albums Push the Sky Away (as a guest) [10] [11] and Skeleton Tree (as a full-time band member). His last name Vjestica means "witch" in Serbo-Croatian.
From 2006 to 2010 Vjestica toured and recorded with Groove Armada, appearing on albums, Black Light and Soundboy Rock. [12]
He has also toured with John Squire ( Stone Roses), appearing on the Marshall's House album, and played guitar on KT Tunstall's debut EP False Alarm which features on the multi-million selling album Eye to the Telescope.
Although best known for his guitar work in various bands, Vjestica has released one double-sided single, "Bang Bang/She Put a Spell in Me". [13]
George Vjestica was born and grew up in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England to Serbian-Croatian [14] parents Nikola and Marta Vjestica (died on January 31, 2021). [15]
In 2009, Vjestica married the writer Rosie Mortimer [12] with whom he has two sons.