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Hailing from Flint, Michigan Bentley began playing drums at age eleven. By eighteen he was playing on local TV and radio jingles for V.I.P. Advertising as well as appearing in several television commercials and touring throughout the Midwest with several bands, including Retrospect recording artists Klimax. After moving to Las Vegas in 1992 Mitch began touring and recording with las vegas grunge metal band Sevin,After leaving in 1993 Mitch enrolled in McNally Smith College of Music in St Paul MN. After graduation in 1998 Mitch moved to Nashville TN in 2000. In the first year and a half living Nashville, he was touring to over 16 countries worldwide with several Rock and Country acts such as Hells Bells,Micheal Katon, and R.B Stone just name a few. Mitch has been featured in several publications such as the Aug.05 issue of DRUM magazine, Rip Magazine, and The Rhythm Foundation. Mitch has studied with a variety of instructors including Bill Shaffer, Gordy Knutson, Paul Stueber, Dave Stanoch, Marv Dahlgren. And Charlie Adams of Yanni. He cites some of his influences as John Bonham, Ian Paice, Joey Kramer,Mitch Mitchell, Gene Krupa,Buddy Rich and Steve Gadd His Musical styles range to Classic Rock and Hard rock to R&B, and Country. His thunderous and passionate straight forward drummer style has been revered my many in the industry. Currently Mitchell is actively recording and performing in the Nashville aera with Livin With Jack, and many others. If you want more on Mitchell you can go to his web site at: www.mitchellbentley.com. You can contact him at this site or at [email protected]
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