George Martin RIP

I am very grateful for his contributions to popular music.  The Beatles’ music would not have been as wonderful as it is without his guidance and many contributions to their work. Saddened to hear of his death.

NY Times obit at link here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/10/arts/music/george-martin-producer-of-the-beatles-dies-at-90.html?_r=0 

Worth reading the comments that follow it.

The 5th Beatle. maybe third or fourth even in some polls, just behind the scenes.

5th Beatle indeed...(at least the 5th!)

ghosthouse, he's not 5th he's 3rd. 4th and 5th are still alive.
RIP papa Beatles.

I cannot think of any non-songwriter/performer involved in the music industry who has changed the world as much as George Martin. His is an amazing story and I feel we are all fortunate to have been able to benefit from his life's work. I know that my world is substantially richer for his having been in it.