George Martin

Biography

Sir George Henry Martin (1926-2016) was a renowned English record producer, arranger, composer, and musician who was affectionately referred to as the "Fifth Beatle" for his extensive involvement in each of the Beatles' original albums. He produced 30 number-one hit singles in the UK and 23 in the US, creating iconic records like Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Martin's career spanned over sixty years, including work with comedy and novelty acts before joining forces with the Beatles.