Vic Flick Music Videos

Victor Harold Flick (born 14 May 1937, Worcester Park, Surrey, England) is an English guitarist, most famous for playing the guitar riff in the "James Bond Theme". As a child, Flick first played piano, until he was given a guitar. He joined The John Barry Seven in the early 1950s, his first composition for the group being "Viva Zapata!". On the Dr. No soundtrack he was lead guitarist, the soundtrack being recorded before the musicians had seen the film. Before that, he also played the guitar riff in the theme tune of the popular early 1960s TV show Juke Box Jury. As a member of The John... MORE

Victor Harold Flick (born 14 May 1937, Worcester Park, Surrey, England) is an English guitarist, most famous for playing the guitar riff in the "James Bond Theme". As a child, Flick first played piano, until he was given a guitar. He joined The John Barry Seven in the early 1950s, his first composition for the group being "Viva Zapata!". On the Dr. No soundtrack he was lead guitarist, the soundtrack being recorded before the musicians had seen the film. Before that, he also played the guitar riff in the theme tune of the popular early 1960s TV show Juke Box Jury. As a member of The John Barry Seven, he appeared on every episode of BBC TV's Drumbeat during 1959. Flick continued to contribute to James Bond soundtracks throughout the 1960s. Apart from his early 1960s work as the distinctive lead guitarist in The John Barry Seven, Flick was a much in demand session player, and featured on many early 1960s UK pop records. Flick was a member of the George Martin Orchestra, playing on the soundtrack of the film A Hard Day's Night. He has worked with many notable artists, including Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page. One of Flick's legendary guitars, a Clifford Essex LESS