The music world is mourning, George Martin, that famous and talented Beatles producer, music teacher and mentor of John, Paul, George and Ringo died yesterday March 8, 2016 at 90 years old. The news was announced via Twitter Ringo Star.
"May God bless George Martin. Peace and love to Judy and her family. Love Ringo and Barbara. We will miss him. Thank you for all your love and kindness. Peace and love for George. "
The words of sympathy followed the Sean Lennon "RIP George Martin. I have no words "and Paul McCartney" the world has lost a truly great man "and said he was like a father and he more than anyone deserved" the title of the fifth Beatles ".
Martin is known as the "fifth Beatle" for his extensive involvement in the first records of the English group, being the arranger, composer and producer. Being the brain, the main engine go by the way the worldwide success to the four of Liverpool.
It is one of the leading producers in the history of world music, with 30 singles reaching the "number one" in the UK charts and 23 achieving such a position in the United States.
Apart from his work with The Beatles, Martin produced recordings for other groups and artists such as Gerry and Peacemakers, Elton John, Cilla Black, Kenny Rogers, Matt Monro, Jeff Beck, John Williams, Neil Sedaka and Ultravox, among others.
Martin was named by the Guinness Book of Records as the most successful producer in history, with more than 50 No. 1 registered in more than five decades only in the US and UK.
Queen Elizabeth II in 1996 granted him a knighthood for services to the music industry and popular culture.
Martin's death was confirmed by his web office. "We can confirm that Sir George Martin died peacefully at his home yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, March 8 , " without stating the cause of death.
