Beatles’ record producer Martin dies at 90
George Martin, who helped arrange record deal for iconic rock band, was often dubbed the 'Fifth Beatle'
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George Martin, the Beatles record producer dubbed the ‘fifth member’ of the rock band, has died at his home aged 90.
It was Martin who signed the group to their label and helped record some of their greatest hits in London on their path to global success in the 1960s.
The news was announced by former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, who wrote: “God bless George Martin, peace and love to Judy and his family, love Ringo and Barbara. George will be missed”.
Martin’s manager Adam Sharp added in a statement: “The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support.
“In a career that spanned seven decades he was an inspiration to many and is recognized globally as one of music's most creative talents. He was a true gentleman to the end.”
After the Beatles broke up in the 1970s, Martin went on to write film scores and work with a wide variety of artists. He won six Grammy awards for his work.
He helped produce the biggest-selling single in history – Elton John’s 1997 re-write of Candle In The Wind, which was written in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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