George Dimitri

    George Dimitri purhcased his first bass in 1985, and over time he haspicked up various 4 and 5 stirngmodels. His current ax, and true love, is a Conkin GT-7 7 stringbass.

    George played in numerous metal projects from 1986-1991. Some of the bands include Snow White, Taz, and In 'N' Out. George has been involved in numerous studio projects and has recorded 2 CD's of original material. From 1992 to 2001 George played in various top 40 cover bands, where he learned slap and funk style playingto accomodate the variety of music. In 1999 George was primarily the keyboardist and rhythmguitarist in Wildfire. The band was votedWestern Maryland's top band for 2000. George's current band, Hellcat, is takinghim back to the music that firstgot him into playing, heavy metal. With new originals in the works and a new album to follow in the future, Hellcat is lookingto bringmetal back into the forefront of music again. Check out their website, www.hellcat.org.

    George has many influences but his favorite metal bass players include Steve Harris of Iron Maiden and the legendary Billy Sheehan. Other influences include Stnaley Clarke, Jaco Pastorious, Michael Manring, Stu Hamm, John Patitucci, and localBaltimorelegend Jimmy Charleson (whom George studied under). Their influences can be seen in his aggressive, punchy, solid style.

    George resides inLaPlata,MDand has a top-flight cosmetic dental practice inWaldorf,Md.If you need dental advise George will be happy to give you his card but, please, do not ask him for dental treatment while at a band job. Check out his website at www.dimitridental.com.