American Songwriter

Who Wrote ‘The Pink Panther Theme?’

Creeping horns and a suspenseful beat tip-toe along, casting images of a slinking jungle cat awash in shades of blush, a haze of cigarette smoke snaking close behind. Sensual and thrilling, the theme ...
loudwire

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Wishes He Wrote the ‘Pink Panther’ Riff

Asked for a particular riff he wished he'd come up with, the Megadeth frontman revealed the movie theme's compositional value in his mind. He added some color to the disclosure by remembering that Don ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Fine Arts Student of the Week: ‘Pink Panther’ theme inspired senior saxophonist

Adviser nomination: “Elizabeth is a phenomenal alto saxophonist who plays principle saxophone in the BHS Wind Symphony and lead alto in the BHS Jazz Ensemble I. She is a positive leader who exudes a ...
Los Angeles Times

A ‘Pink Panther’ you’ve never heard before: Mancini’s lost score comes to the Hollywood Bowl

In the 1966 “Pink Panther” cartoon short “Pink, Plunk, Plink,” the limber leopard tries his hand at conducting onstage at the Hollywood Bowl. He selects, in meta fashion, “The Pink Panther Theme” by ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Guns N’ Roses Guitarist ‘Bumblefoot’ Releases ‘The Pink Panther Theme’ Cover

Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal has released a studio version of the Henry Mancini classic 'The Pink Panther Theme.' The recording features members of Guns N' Roses: Frank ...