George Martin signed the group for its first record contract in 1962, then went on to be extensively involved in most of the music the Beatles recorded over the next eight years, also contributing a number of the musical arrangements. These included
Adam Sharp, who represented both George and his son Giles, said in a statement: “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,
George Martin, the “Fifth Beatle” and British treasure who signed the Fab Four to a label contract when no one else would, produced virtually all their songs and introduced lavish arrangements into “Yesterday” and “A Day in the Life,” has died. He was 90.
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (Reuters) – Legendary music producer, Sir George Martin, who helped to shape the Beatles. He was 90 years old. A Universal Music Group spokesman in Los Angeles confirmed Martin's death but details are not immediately known.
Adam Sharp, who represented both George and his son Giles, said in a statement: “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,