Cannabaceae

George Vjestica
Rocker playing guitar
George Vjestica rehearsing
Background information
Born (1967-05-02) 2 May 1967 (age 57)
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
OriginNewcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England
GenresAlternative rock, electronica, house
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, piano
Years active1993–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.

Career

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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]

Personal life

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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.

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