Martin McQuadeSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Martin McQuade Vic Flick, guitarist behind the iconic James Bond theme, has died. Read our historic interview with him By Martin McQuade published 19 November 24 The guitarist also had brushes with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles “I learned economy from artists like Albert King, for whom one note could tell a whole story”: At 78, guitar legend Robin Trower isn't done evolving, but he always keeps the blues in sight By Martin McQuade published 13 February 24 Teaming up with vocalist Sari Schorr for the R&B-flavored Joyful Sky, the tone king remains – 60 years into his career – creatively restless “I Don’t Care What You Play, Study Django. It Can Only Be Good for You”: Stephane Wrembel Reflects on the Guitarist Whose Musical Essence Inspires His Own By Martin McQuade published 29 August 23 “Django is to the guitar what Bach is to the keyboard,” says the jazz guitar scholar The Incredible Story of Les Paul's "Lover" – the Breakthrough Multitrack Recording That Changed the World, Part 2 By Martin McQuade published 20 January 23 Seventy-five years later, we’re still reeling from this groundbreaking single The Incredible Story of Les Paul's "Lover" – the Breakthrough Multitrack Recording That Changed the World, Part 1 By Martin McQuade published 19 January 23 In 1948, Les Paul turned the recording industry on its head with “Lover” and its “space-age” guitars Ramblin’ Jack Elliott Reflects on His Friendship with Woody Guthrie and Why Bob Dylan's Act Made Him Stop Playing Harmonica Onstage By Martin McQuade published 8 August 22 Now 91 years old, the man Dylan called “the king of folk singers" tells stories of his time with Jack Kerouac and James Dean, and his experiences touring with Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. “I Did This One for Me. This Was a Bloodletting”: Scott Sharrard on His New Watershed Album, ‘Rustbelt’ By Martin McQuade published 19 January 22 After making his mark with Gregg Allman and members of the Band’s camp, the Rust Belt troubadour now takes his place in Little Feat while dropping a solo album infused with his Midwest roots. Sixties Session King Vic Flick Reflects on Scoring Bond, His Most Famous Gigs, and Reminds Us To “Make Every Note Music“ By Martin McQuade published 14 June 21 As the guitarist behind the James Bond theme, Flick has left an indelible mark on pop culture. But he's also had brushes with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles, to name a few. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Noel Gallagher’s son called him out because he can’t shred. His response was priceless2Elvis Costello identifies what AI is really all about. And it isn't music 3Judas Priest’s debut was recorded on a shoestring budget in the dead of night. 50 years later, it’s finally been revived 4Slash recalls how a jam with Jeff Beck nearly ended his idol's career5JHS Pedals are already 25% off at Sweetwater and yes, it includes the brand new Flight Delay pedal
Vic Flick, guitarist behind the iconic James Bond theme, has died. Read our historic interview with him By Martin McQuade published 19 November 24 The guitarist also had brushes with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles
“I learned economy from artists like Albert King, for whom one note could tell a whole story”: At 78, guitar legend Robin Trower isn't done evolving, but he always keeps the blues in sight By Martin McQuade published 13 February 24 Teaming up with vocalist Sari Schorr for the R&B-flavored Joyful Sky, the tone king remains – 60 years into his career – creatively restless
“I Don’t Care What You Play, Study Django. It Can Only Be Good for You”: Stephane Wrembel Reflects on the Guitarist Whose Musical Essence Inspires His Own By Martin McQuade published 29 August 23 “Django is to the guitar what Bach is to the keyboard,” says the jazz guitar scholar
The Incredible Story of Les Paul's "Lover" – the Breakthrough Multitrack Recording That Changed the World, Part 2 By Martin McQuade published 20 January 23 Seventy-five years later, we’re still reeling from this groundbreaking single
The Incredible Story of Les Paul's "Lover" – the Breakthrough Multitrack Recording That Changed the World, Part 1 By Martin McQuade published 19 January 23 In 1948, Les Paul turned the recording industry on its head with “Lover” and its “space-age” guitars
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott Reflects on His Friendship with Woody Guthrie and Why Bob Dylan's Act Made Him Stop Playing Harmonica Onstage By Martin McQuade published 8 August 22 Now 91 years old, the man Dylan called “the king of folk singers" tells stories of his time with Jack Kerouac and James Dean, and his experiences touring with Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue.
“I Did This One for Me. This Was a Bloodletting”: Scott Sharrard on His New Watershed Album, ‘Rustbelt’ By Martin McQuade published 19 January 22 After making his mark with Gregg Allman and members of the Band’s camp, the Rust Belt troubadour now takes his place in Little Feat while dropping a solo album infused with his Midwest roots.
Sixties Session King Vic Flick Reflects on Scoring Bond, His Most Famous Gigs, and Reminds Us To “Make Every Note Music“ By Martin McQuade published 14 June 21 As the guitarist behind the James Bond theme, Flick has left an indelible mark on pop culture. But he's also had brushes with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles, to name a few.
