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The Beatles Producer George Martin Passes Away Aged 90

Staff Writer

The legend helped shape their career and sound

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Legendary producer and “the fifth Beatle” George Martin has passed away aged 90.

American sites are reporting a Universal Music Group spokesperson confirmed the news, while no cause of death has been revealed.

The news of Martin's passing gained momentum quickly this afternoon after Ringo Starr tweeted about the loss.

“God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed,” Starr said.

Martin helped shape The Beatles’ sound by assisting them in getting a record deal and contributing to their early works in the ‘60s.

The award-winning industry icon also worked with Cilla, America, Jeff Beck, Cheap Trick, Ella Fitzgerald, Dire Straits, Sting, Meat Loaf and a wealth of other acts over the years.

 

We just got word here in California of the passing of Sir George Martin at age 90 and can't express the sadness. It goes...

Posted by America (The Band) on Tuesday, March 8, 2016