November 23, 20241 yr Who's that? That's the guy that played the iconic twangy guitar part on the James Bond theme. He also did a shitload of studio work and played on Tom Jones songs ("it's not unusual" and others), and Petula Clark's "Downtown". https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/vic-flick-obituary
November 23, 20241 yr Author I know somebody that knew him. It seems he made shit for money. His wife claims that the union in England robbed him blind. He actually worked as Bob Hope's Butler for a bit.
November 23, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, Gil Bang said: I know somebody that knew him. It seems he made shit for money. His wife claims that the union in England robbed him blind. He actually worked as Bob Hope's Butler for a bit. Yeah I'm not even surprised. So many of these guys got royally fucked by the industry because they were creative types and had no one to guide them on business. It's a travesty.
November 23, 20241 yr 11 hours ago, Gil Bang said: I know somebody that knew him. It seems he made shit for money. His wife claims that the union in England robbed him blind. He actually worked as Bob Hope's Butler for a bit. If he were my Butler one of his duties would damn sure to be playing the James Bond theme every time I entered a room.
March 16Mar 16 Author On 11/22/2024 at 7:20 PM, Gil Bang said: I know somebody that knew him. It seems he made shit for money. His wife claims that the union in England robbed him blind. He actually worked as Bob Hope's Butler for a bit. So, the "somebody" is my GF, and she wants us to go to London for his Celebration of life in June. Starts at 2 PM, ends at 2 AM. Lots of musicians. I'm seriously considering it.
March 16Mar 16 In other James Bond theme song news, the other day I learned that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones played on the Goldfinger theme song.Maybe they will show at the celebration.
March 16Mar 16 Author I love that photo of young Jimmy, wearing a suit, holding a late 30's Charlie Christian very similar to mine. Found it:
March 16Mar 16 15 hours ago, Gil Bang said: So, the "somebody" is my GF, and she wants us to go to London for his Celebration of life in June. Starts at 2 PM, ends at 2 AM. Lots of musicians. I'm seriously considering it.
March 16Mar 16 1 hour ago, Gil Bang said: I love that photo of young Jimmy, wearing a suit, holding a late 30's Charlie Christian very similar to mine. Found it: So, he seems like a nice, clean cut young lad.
March 16Mar 16 15 hours ago, Gil Bang said: So, the "somebody" is my GF, and she wants us to go to London for his Celebration of life in June. Starts at 2 PM, ends at 2 AM. Lots of musicians. I'm seriously considering it. Sounds like a trap. WHEN “in June”? June has 30 days this year.
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