Vic Flick, the guitarist behind the iconic James Bond theme song, has died at the age of 87. The news of his passing was announced in a Facebook group, with Flick’s family writing: “With great sadness my mother – Vic’s wife Judith, his grandchild Tyler and I must announce that my father Vic Flick passed away peacefully last Thursday and so ending his battle with Alzheimer’s.” The statement noted that donations to charities St Judes and Alzheimer…

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Vic Flick (87) passed away, famous for his iconic James Bond guitar riff

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

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James Bond theme tune guitarist Vic Flick dies aged 87

Session musician was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease

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Vic Flick death: Guitarist who played on iconic James Bond theme song dies aged 87

VIC Flick, the iconic guitarist behind the legendary James Bond theme riff, has sadly passed away following a battle with Alzheimer's.His son, Kevin,

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Session guitarist Vic Flick has died at the age of 87 (Picture: Getty Images)  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.  The musician’s claim to fame was not exactly a windfall, as he was only paid £6 to rearrange and record Monty Norman’s theme tune for …

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Man behind James Bond's din diddlin din theme tune, Vic Flick, dies aged 87

The exceptional British guitarist died at the age of 87.

Der britische Ausnahmegitarrist starb im Alter von 87 Jahren.

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He played the James Bond theme: Guitarist Vic Flick is dead

British musician Vic Flick has died at the age of 87. A collaborator of leading artists from the Beatles and Tom Jones, through Jimmy Page to Eric Clapton, he became famous above all as the author of the central riff of the legendary James Bond theme song.

Ve věku 87 let zemřel britský hudebník Vic Flick. Spolupracovník předních umělců od Beatles a Toma Jonese, přes Jimmyho Page až po Erica Claptona se proslavil především jako autor ústředního riffu legendární znělky k Jamesi Bondovi.

Zemřel Vic Flick. Za stvoření ikonické znělky Jamese Bonda dostal 6 liber

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Vic Flick has died. He was paid £6 for creating the iconic James Bond jingle

In the sixties, he was a top studio musician, playing for the Bee Gees or Tom Jones. His most famous guitar melody, however, is the one for “007 jagt Dr. No”. Vic Flick has now died, he is 87 years old.

In den Sechzigern war er ein Top-Studiomusiker, spielte für die Bee Gees oder Tom Jones. Seine berühmteste Gitarrenmelodie ist aber die zu »007 jagt Dr. No«. Nun ist Vic Flick gestorben, er wurde 87 Jahre alt.

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He played the famous film music: James Bond guitarist Vic Flick died

In 'The Price of History', the famous television reality-show that takes place at the pawnshop run by the Harrison family, one day a guy appeared who wanted to sell a 1961 white Fender Stratocaster guitar. Business owners were amazed to see him and see who he was: Vic Flick , one of the most legendary session musicians in British history.

En 'El Precio de la Historia', el famoso reality-show televisivo que transcurre en la casa de empeños regentada por la familia Harrison, un día apareció un tipo que quería vender una guitarra Fender Stratocaster blanca de 1961. Los dueños del negocio se quedaron estupefactos al verla y comprobar quién era él: Vic Flick , uno de los músicos de sesión más legendarios de la historia británica. Con esa guitarra había grabado innumerables hits de los…

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Vic Flick: Guitarist of the James Bond theme dead

You don't have to be a fan of the James Bond movies to know the catchy guitar riff from the title song. Vic Flick is the name of the man who played the legendary “Din Diddlin Din”. The musician has now died at the age of 87.

Man muss kein Fan der James-Bond-Filme sein, um das eingängige Gitarrenriff aus dem Titelsong zu kennen. Vic Flick heißt der Mann, der das legendäre "Din diddlin din" gespielt hat. Der Musiker ist jetzt mit 87 Jahren gestorben.

James Bond theme song guitarist Vic Flick dies aged 87

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