Postscript: George Martin, 1926-2016

Elton John paid tribute to George Martin with a touching Instagram post Wednesday morning. The late record producer had helmed John's Grammy-winning re-recording of "Candle in the Wind" in 1997. As the music world mourns the death of the Beatles' producer and "fifth member" George Martin, many of the artists who had the privilege of … Read more

'Fifth Beatle' producer George Martin dies at 90

George Martin, the Beatles producer, died Tuesday at age 90. Ringo Starr broke the news on Twitter: God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx ✌ ☮. — #RingoStarr  George Martin, the Beatles producer, died Tuesday at age 90. Ringo Starr broke … Read more

George Martin, producer of the Beatles, dies aged 90

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 … Read more