Bond Theme Composer Monty Norman Dies at 94

British composer and singer, Monty Norman best known for composing the James Bond theme tune has died at the age of 94.

The news of his demise was confirmed by his family. As a child of Latvian immigrants, Norman grew up in the East End of London, where his mother bought him his first guitar when he was 16 years old.

He went on to compose for West End shows like Expresso Bongo and Irma La Douce, before moving into film.

His Bond theme, commissioned for 1962’s Dr No, was used throughout the series.

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