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.