BREAKING: Monty Norman, the composer behind the iconic James Bond theme, has died at the age of 94.
theme, has died at the age of 94.
Norman is most famous for composing the score for the 1962 Bond film Dr No, and the instantly recognisable piece of music which became the theme for the entire franchise.In the 1950s and 1960s, he performed with big bands, including those for Cyril Stapleton, Stanley Black, Ted Heath, and Nat Temple.
He went on to turn his hand to composing, including songs for Sir Cliff Richard, Tommy Steele, Count Basie, and Bob Hope, as well as writing lyrics for musicals such as Make Me An Offer and Expresso Bongo.However, the producers were not happy with Norman’s arrangement and drafted in a young John Barry to rearrange the piece.It was recorded in 1962 using five saxophones, nine brass instruments, a solo guitar and a rhythm section.
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