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In a slight departure from the SATB norm, I present an account of the career of a Beatles peer: session guitarist Vic Flick, whose work appeared in 1960s music charts alongside The Beatles. Every Fab fan will know his soundtrack work on their first two United Artist films, but in addition to this, he contributed to a McCartney solo project, worked with George Martin (and Beatle acolytes Peter and Gordon), as well as scores of other “British Invasion” acts.
And yes – it was he who played the iconic 007 James Bond theme guitar riff.
Check out his memoir, Guitarman, on Amazon or direct from Vic (http://vicflick.com/).
Special thanks to Bob Rush!
Wow, I can’t wait to download and listen. That Bond riff is one of the coolest guitar riffs I’ve ever heard Thank you both!
Awesome interview with an Awesome guy I was fortunate to meet and work with Vic in one of his many jobs in his colorful life. A true gentleman
Very interesting interview. Mr. Flick certainly played some legendary guitar on great records. He actually is from an earlier generation of British musicians than the Beatles, Stones, Who etc…slightly in age but more in attitude though and it shows! I think the fact that the Beatles wrote AND played their own parts and instruments , except for the orchestral or brass , set them apart immensely from those using studio players! True of most of the BEST 60’s groups again Stones. Who, too . It gives the records a lot more character in my view. The Beatles were their own session men. But Vic Flick is great too…and Big Jim Sullivan likewise!
This is a great interview. Highly recommended.
Thank you, for the wonderful interview! Vic was an inspiring guest. One of the amazing discoveries when it came to the Beatles was learning that they could struggle at first to get tracks down. Thank you for another great chapter in this epic Beatles project.
Great interview. Vic Flick will be immortal if for nothing else than the James Bond riff. I’m fascinated by the studio musician scene and never tire of hearing these anecdotes. Thanks, Robert.
Nice interview and a what a great guy! Thx Robert