George Martin Dies at Age 90

Sir George Martin, the legendary Beatles producer, passed away on the evening of March 8, 2016, aged 90.  He is best known for signing The Beatles to EMI's Parlophone label in 1962 and subsequently producing most of their songs.  He also worked with other artists including Cilla Black, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Wings, America, Jeff Beck and Elton John.

Ringo Starr broke the news over Twitter.  Paul McCartney has also released a statement.

George boasted many accomplishments over his 90-year life.  Here is George Martin by the numbers:

• 37 million copies of "Candle In the Wind" sold, coproduced by Martin with Elton John
• 205 commercially-released Beatles songs produced
• 6 Grammy awards (for production and arrangement on Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, "Live and Let Die", The Who's Tommy and Love) 
• 2 Ivor Novello awards
• 1 Oscar nomination for A Hard Day's Night 
• 1 knighthood (in 1996) 

Rest in peace, Fifth Beatle.