Vic Flick dead: Icon behind James Bond’s legendary guitar riff dies aged 87 after Alzheimer’s battle

Vik Flick has sadly passed away 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, announced on social media that the guitarist star behind the famous Bond track had died aged 87.

Vic worked with renowned artists such as The Beatles, Tom Jones, the Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Cliff Richard during his illustrious career.

The popular guitarist was reportedly paid £6 to record Monty Norman’s theme tune for the first James Bond film, Dr No.

The iconic theme song was recorded in 1962 and went on to become a worldwide classic, synonymous with the James Bond franchise.

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Vik Flick has sadly passed away aged 87Credit: Getty

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