George Martin Dies: The "Fifth Beatle", Who Produced And Shaped The Band's Music And Movies, Was 90
UPDATE Wednesday morning, adding Paul McCartney’s tribute and more detail throughout. George Martin, a semi-retired producer of classical music recordings until he became “the Fifth Beatle” as producer on all of the legendary group’s studio albums and films during a career that spanned six decades, has died. He was 90. Ringo Starr confirmed Martin’s death in a tweet ton…