Sir Paul and Ringo lead tributes to Beatles producer Sir George Martin
Ringo Starr broke the news of Sir George's death on Twitter as he wished "peace and love" to his family. He posted a picture of The Beatles and Sir George with the caption: "Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love."
Sir George's son Giles, who is also a producer and has worked at Abbey Road studios, tweeted: "RIP dad. I love you. I'm so proud to have been your son. I'll miss you more than words can say. Thank you for the all times we had together." Meanwhile, Sir George's manager Adam Sharp said: "The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support. "In a career that spanned seven decades, he was an inspiration to many and is recognised globally as one of music's most creative talents. He was a true gentleman to the end."
Sir George, a carpenter's son from Holloway in north London, studied at Guildhall School of Music and played the oboe professionally before joining the recording industry. During his early career, Sir George produced comedy and novelty records in the early 1950s, working with Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan. He was head of the Parlophone record label when he first heard The Beatles's demo tape in 1962, with the band releasing their first single Love Me Do in October of that year. Their third single From Me To You went to number one in April 1963 - the first of 17 chart-topping hits. As well as producing records for The Beatles, he worked with a host of artists including Gerry and the Pacemakers, Sting and Celine Dion. He also produced two James Bond themes - Shirley Bassey's Goldfinger and Live And Let Die by Paul McCartney and Wings.
Source: Independent
