Celebs Pay Tribute To ‘Fifth Beatle’, Legendary Producer Sir George Martin

Martin had a bloody lot to do with the music you no doubt engage with today – he’s the man who signed The Beatles, when every major label had turned them down. And pretty much every artist alive is, in some way, inspired by the Beatles.

Martin’s career spanned over 50 years, and he worked on over 700 records. He produced music from Celine Dion, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Kenny Rogers, and he produced Elton John‘s tribute song following the death of Princess Diana, ‘Candle in the Wind’. 

His management made a statement confirming Martin’s passing, but did not confirm how.

Ringo Starr tweeted his respect for the producer:

God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx ?????????

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016

Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love xx???????? pic.twitter.com/um2hRFB7qF

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016

As did Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher:

Sir George Martin RIP LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 9, 2016

As well as a heap of other household names, including the British Prime Minister, David Cameron:

Sir George Martin was a giant of music – working with the Fab Four to create the world’s most enduring pop music.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 9, 2016

The legends are really going home! Visionary producer of #TheBeatles, George Martin (1926-2016). pic.twitter.com/X8sVf9iNQ7

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 9, 2016

Sir George Martin. Gentleman and legend. R.I.P.

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) March 9, 2016

Thank you Sir George Martin: the greatest British record producer of all time. We will never stop living in the world you helped create.

— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) March 9, 2016

George martin. Wow. People made records that were that good.

— Flea (@flea333) March 9, 2016

Every time I record at abbey road I geek out and play with the mics sir George Martin used. What an ear, what a life, what a legacy.

— josh groban (@joshgroban) March 9, 2016

RIP:
Sir George Martin
Record Producer
The fifth Beatle
Age 90 pic.twitter.com/vqK0IRstNy

— Art Gallery (@AGC_LONDON) March 9, 2016

Our creative community has lost a gifted artist. We remember Sir George Martin. pic.twitter.com/HuqWMIXae2

— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) March 9, 2016

Rest in Peace, George Martin.