Profession: Music Producer
Biography: Martin was referred to as the 'Fifth Beatle' because of his extensive involvement in almost all of their albums except Let it Be (1970) which was produced by Phil Spector.
He guided and developed the group's sound, and they became the best-selling act in the history of music with over 800 million album and singles sales. Martin was instrumental in developing their sound from early skiffle and rock roots to more adventurous, proto-progressive music that included Indian and classical elements, dramatically redefining what pop and rock music was.
Upon his death Paul McCartney said that Martin was the person most deserving of the title Fifth Beatle.
Born: January 3, 1926
Birthplace: London, England
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
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Historical Events
- 1962-06-06 The Beatles meet their producer George Martin for the first time, and record "Besame Mucho" with Pete Best on drums
- 1962-11-26 The Beatles re-record "Please Please Me" at a faster tempo, based on producer George Martin's suggestion
- 1965-09-13 Beatles release single "Yesterday" - just Paul, with a strings arranged by George Martin
- 1999-03-15 14th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Billy Joel; Curtis Mayfield; Paul McCartney; Del Shannon; Dusty Springfield; Bruce Springsteen; The Staple Singers; Charles Brown; Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys; and George Martin
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