George Martin

About

Producer and lifelong friend of The Beatles, even sometimes called the Fifth Beatle for his heavy influence on their original albums.

Before Fame

He worked as a quantity surveyor and for the War Office as a Grade-Three Temporary Clerk.

Trivia

He left the EMI record label after a revenue dispute and formed his own label.

Family Life

He was married to Sheena Chisholm from 1948-1965, he later married Judy Lockhart Smith in June 1966 up until his death.

Associated With

He wrote the instrumental score for The Yellow Submarine film and soundtrack album, which was based on the music of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

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George Martin Highlights