 and worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra and Elvis to the Beach Boys and the Mamas and Papas. But many times, any of the other eight guitar players could have recorded the same pieces. But what he was most proud of was some of the films he worked on with the great composers, John Williams, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, Bill Conti, Henry Mancini, and others. Many times, John Williams or James Horner would put a hold on him a couple months in advance. That's when he knew he made it.