Bob Bain

Bob Bain (26 January 1924 – 21 June 2018) was an American guitarist mainly known for his film music contributions, including “Dr. Zhivago” (1965), where he played the balalaika in the score for certain scenes where “Lara’s Theme” is heard.[1][2][3]A long time collaborator with composer Henry Mancini, he is also credited with the instantly recognisable guitar introduction to the theme from the popular 1950's television private detective series "Peter Gunn".[4][5] The soundtrack album from the series features several other memorable contributions of Bain's. Bain also contributed guitar on another of Mancini's significant soundtrack albums, the musical score to the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's", as well as playing on the soundtrack to the television Western series "Bonanza".[5]

Bob Bain
Born(1924-01-26)January 26, 1924
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2018(2018-06-21) (aged 94)
Oxnard, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, pop, rock
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1940s–2010s
LabelsCapitol

Bain's professional career began in the 1940's playing guitar in popular big band outfits led by Tommy Dorsey and Bob Crosby. He is credited with guitar on one of Dorsey's biggest hits, "Opus No. 1".[5] He was an unusually early adopter of the electric guitar, playing an early Gibson Les Paul model before switching to a modified 1953 Fender Telecaster. Like most jazz guitarists, he also favoured semi-acoustic models such as the Gibson L-5 and ES-150.

Discography

  • 1958: Rockin' Rollin' Strollin' (Capitol)
  • 1958: Theme from "Peter Gunn" (RCA)
  • 1960: Latin Love (Capitol)
  • 1960: Guitar De Amor (Capitol)
  • 2014: The Guitars of Bob Bain (Blue Moon Producciones Discográficas S.L.)

References

  1. Chadbourne, Eugene. "Bob Bain". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  2. Levy, Adam. "Remembering Bob Bain: 1924 – 2018". Fretboard Journal. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  3. LaDiana, Jim. "Bob Bain - The Silent Giant". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  4. "Mancini's Peter Gunn Score Launched Dozens Of Careers (2007)". Mornings on Maple Street. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  5. "Remembering Bob Bain: 1924 - 2018". Fretboard Journal. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2020-10-10.


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