R.I.P. Vic Flick. Thank you for one of the coolest riffs in history.

[Hiwatts-n-Gibsons]

Vic Flick was the writer of the original James Bond theme song, and may well be the writer of the most instantaneously recognizable riff in the history of film and popular music.

R.I.P.

James Bond theme tune guitarist Vic Flick dies aged 87

The musician best known for playing the guitar riff in the James Bond theme tune dies aged 87.

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[Midnight Blues]

"I placed the DeArmond pickup near the bridge. I put a crushed cigarette packet underneath it. That helped to get that round sound.” Vic Flick, guitarist behind the iconic James Bond theme, has died. Read our historic interview with him

The late guitarist also told us about meeting the Beatles, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page

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"I placed the DeArmond pickup near the bridge. I put a crushed cigarette packet underneath it. That helped to get that round sound.”​

R.I.P. Vick.

 

[jb_abides]

RIP Vic - Life well lived.

 

[RhinestoneStrat]

As a session musician Vic was very well known for a lot of work on his 1961 Fender Stratocaster guitar. He will be remembered...RIP Mr. Flick.

 

[goldtop0]

When I bought my first 6 string acoustic in '65 the JB theme was practiced as was Bonanza, classic stuff.
God bless Vic, rest in peace

 

[MarcB]

The sound that shaped our childhood..

Godspeed Sir x

 

[Xpensive Wino]

He'd a good innings.