Famed Beatles producer Sir George Martin has died, aged 90.
Ringo Starr led the tributes to the band’s legendary collaborator, tweeting: “God bless George Martin. Peace and love to Judy and his family, love Ringo and Barbara. George will be missed.”
A statement released by Adam Sharp, who represented both George and his son Giles, reads: “We can confirm that Sir George Martin passed away peacefully at home yesterday evening, Tuesday 8 March. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support.
“In a career that spanned seven decades he was recognised globally as one of music’s most creative talents and a gentleman to the end. The family ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”
Martin was regularly referred to as “the fifth Beatle”, after working with the band from their early beginnings and signing them to their first deal. He recorded with the band from the single ’Love Me Do’ until 1969’s ’Abbey Road’.
Ringo Starr led the tributes to the band’s legendary collaborator, tweeting: “God bless George Martin. Peace and love to Judy and his family, love Ringo and Barbara. George will be missed.”
A statement released by Adam Sharp, who represented both George and his son Giles, reads: “We can confirm that Sir George Martin passed away peacefully at home yesterday evening, Tuesday 8 March. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support.
“In a career that spanned seven decades he was recognised globally as one of music’s most creative talents and a gentleman to the end. The family ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”
Martin was regularly referred to as “the fifth Beatle”, after working with the band from their early beginnings and signing them to their first deal. He recorded with the band from the single ’Love Me Do’ until 1969’s ’Abbey Road’.
