John Barry was such an amazing composer. Don't know if I'd like the movies as much without John Barry.
His work on the 60's bond movies is nothing short of genius. You Only Live Twice and On Her Majesty's Secret service has some of what I would call the most beautiful music written for film.
Then the wild sexy brass of Goldfinger and Thunderball rivals most big band tracks.
Top it off with the power of From Russia With Love, you have just an all around amazing composer.