Beatles producer George Martin dies

Beatles member Ringo Starr flashes a double victory sign as producer George Martin holds the trophy for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album at the 50th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008. Nominee for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Fergie s

Iconic Beatles producer Sir George Martin has died. He was 90. In a post on Twitter, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said: “God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family... Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love xx." Dubbed the "Fifth Beatle", Martin was behind the band's first record deal. He was born in 1926 in London.

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