| 1. Monty Norman was a British film composer and singer famous for creating the James Bond Theme for the movie Dr No in 1962. |
| 2. His parents were of Jewish descent; his father moved from Latvia to England with Monty's grandmother when he was young. |
| 3. During World War II, Monty had to evacuate London but returned in the 1940s to serve in the RAF for national duty. |
| 4. He received his first guitar at six years old, a possession he cherished as a talisman throughout his life. |
| 5. Monty's interest in music piqued during WWII, as he listened to popular songs played by his landlady's children. |
| 6. He took guitar lessons from Bert Weedon and later played alongside famous personalities on radio broadcasts. |
| 7. In the mid-1950s, Monty shifted from songwriting to composing, creating music for various artists and stage productions. |
| 8. The theme he composed for 'Dr No' was inspired by the musical theme initially crafted for the novel 'A House for Mr Biswas.' |
| 9. Monty authored music for numerous films and TV series throughout his career. |
| 10. Monty Norman sadly passed away on 11 July 2022 after a brief illness; he was devoted to Judaism and beloved for his passion for music and composition. |
