Vic Flick, a prolific session guitarist who helped give the James Bond franchise its signature sound, playing the hard-driving guitar riff in the 007 theme, died Nov. 14 at a nursing home in Los Angeles.

A busy session musician, he also recorded music for the Beatles’ film “A Hard Day’s Night” and contributed to several hit songs.

THE world of music is mourning the death of guitarist Vick Flick. Known for his work on many James Bond theme songs, the musician leaves behind his beloved wife, Judith Mary. Judith Mary was

The iconic James Bond theme is unrecognizable without the signature riff from guitarist Vic Flick, who passed away recently at 87.

Vic Flick, the guitarist who played the famous riff in the James Bond theme tune, has died. Flick’s son, Kevin, announced on social media that his father died at the age of 87 after previously being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Vic Flick, the guitarist on the famous James Bond theme song, has died. He was 87. The British session musician died last Thursday from Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced.

Vic Flick, who was the lead guitarist on the famous track, is said to have been paid £6 to rearrange and record Monty Norman’s theme tune for Dr No, the first James Bond film. Flick’s son, Kevin, announced on social media that his father had died aged 87 after having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

The iconic James Bond theme was recorded in 1962, with Flick playing a key role in shaping the tune as we know it today, along with arranger John Barry and composer Monty Norman. In an interview, Flick said the music editor wasn’t happy with the first theme that was written.