Bill Conti

Bill Conti (born April 13, 1943) is a film musical director.

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Conti was an orchestra director by age fifteen. In 1974, he began as a film music director. His big break into celebrity came in 1976, however, when he was hired to choose the music for the movie that also made Sylvester Stallone famous: Rocky. Conti was credited on the cover of the movie's soundtrack album.

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Conti also worked for some other films and, eventually, for television series. In 1981, he wrote the music for the James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only, when John Barry was unwilling to return to the United Kingdom for tax reasons. In 1983, he was the musical director of The Right Stuff, and in 1984, he was hired to collaborate in The Karate Kid. He also worked as musical director of the television shows Dynasty, Falcon Crest and The Lifestyles of The Rich And Famous.

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Conti also composed the theme song to American Gladiators, worked with CBS on the movie jingle, and wrote PrimeTime for ABC News.

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Bill Conti has been nominated for his work in music.

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Best song nomination for "Gonna Fly Now" In the movie Rocky.

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He won an Oscar for his work on The Right Stuff.

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Conti has a well respected cult following for his music on all three "Karate Kid" movies.

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Where original recordings on CD can cost $40-120

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