Photos: Sir George Martin, 1926-2016

(FILE PHOTO) On 22nd March 1963 Parlophone record label released the debut album entitled 'Please Please Me'. 8th April 1963: British pop group The Beatles holding their silver disc. Left to right are, Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr, George Martin of EMI and John Lennon (1940 - 1980). (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone/Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 3425368

GEORGE MARTIN, PAUL McCARTNEY AND GEORGE HARRISON RECORDING-- George Martin, the producer of all The Beatles records, looks on intently as George Harrison and Paul McCartney arrange the guitar sections for Rubber Soul. The Beatles were now spending considerably more time in the studio in order to experiment with new ideas and styles, rather than sticking to traditional musical techniques. MANDATORY CREDIT: APPLE CORPS LTD./BEAT PUBLICATIONS TO BE USED ONLY IN THE PROMOTION OF "THE BEATLES ANTHOLOGY, VOLUME 2"

George Martin with singer Cilla Black, at work on her single 'Work Is A Four Letter Word.'

SPECIAL FOR USA TODAY--George Martin in the Lyndhurst Studio part of the Air Studio recording complex in north London Thursday August14, 1997. This large studio was originaly main hall of former Methodist Cuhrch, currently being used by the London Symphony Orchestra. STORY BY Marco Della Cava/Photo by Alastair Grant) ORG XMIT: LON902

(FILES) This file photo taken on May 4, 1999 shows Beatles producer George Martin at Sotheby's in London during the announcement of the sale of the instrumental score and BPI sales award for Candle in the Wind '97, the tribute song re-written for the funeral of Diana Princess of Wales. Legendary British music producer George Martin, who turned the Beatles into global stars, has died at the age of 90, the band's drummer Ringo Starr said on March 9, 2016. / AFP / SILKE LOHMANNSILKE LOHMANN/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 549834673

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2002 file photo, Beatles producer George Martin touches a statue of John Lennon in a park in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana, during his visit to Cuba. (AP Photo/Cristobal Herrera, File) ORG XMIT: BKCD302

Music director Giles Martin, left, listens as his father,original Beatles producer Sir George Martin answers a question from the media after the sneak preview of a new Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show, "Love," in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 24, 2006. The show premieres on June 30, at the Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ORG XMIT: NVJH203

Musicians (from Left) Mark Knopfler, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir George Martin and Sting pose for the reporters prior to the start of the Music for Montserrat benefit concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London Monday Sept.15, 1997. (AP Photo / Rebecca Naden) UNITED KINGDOM OUT ORG XMIT: LON107

Beatles producer Sir George Martin, circa 1960's. --- DATE TAKEN: 1960's EMI HO - handout ORG XMIT: PX51715

(FILES) This file photo taken on October 30, 2002 shows George Martin, known as the "Fifth Beatle" from his close collaboration with the famous British musical group, addressing a press conference in Havana. Legendary British music producer George Martin, who turned the Beatles into global stars, has died at the age of 90, the band's drummer Ringo Starr said on March 9, 2016. / AFP / NIURKA BARROSONIURKA BARROSO/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 549834263

FILE: Beatles Producer George Martin Dies At 90 Sir George Martin and Sir Paul McCartney during "LOVE": Cirque du Soleil Celebrates the Musical Legacy of The Beatles - Red Carpet at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage) ORG XMIT: 609087215 ORIG FILE ID: 109623659

2/10/08 5:55:48 PM -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A -- The 50th Annual Grammy Awards show at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. -- Ringo Starr, George Martin and Giles Martin on stage during The 50th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: RH 33426 GRAMMY 2/9/2008 (Via OlyDrop)

2/10/08 3:35:39 PM -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A -- The 50th Annual Grammy Awards show at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. -- Giles Martin and George Martin arrive at The 50th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 33442 GRAMMY 2/9/2008 (Via OlyDrop)

George Martin, Beatles producer --- DATE TAKEN: rec. 5/2001 No Byline NoCredit , Source: NONE HO - handout ORG XMIT: PX47751

epa05202151 (FILE) A file picture dated 12 July 2008 shows (L-R) British record producer/composer arranger Sir George Martin, his son Giles Martin, and his wife Judy Lockhart-Smith (L) arrive for the Grammy Foundation Starry Night Benefit in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Grammy Foundation Starry Night Benefit honored Sir George Martin for his contributions to the music industry. According to media reports on 09 March 2016, Sir Geroge Martin, dubbed as the 'Fifth Beatle,' has died at the age of 90. EPA/PAUL BUCK

2/10/08 3:35:39 PM -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A -- The 50th Annual Grammy Awards show at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. -- Giles Martin and George Martin arrive at The 50th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY contract photographer ORG XMIT: DM 33442 GRAMMY 2/9/2008 (Via OlyDrop)

2/10/08 5:55:48 PM -- Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A -- The 50th Annual Grammy Awards show at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. -- Ringo Starr and George Martin on stage during The 50th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: RH 33426 GRAMMY 2/9/2008 (Via OlyDrop)

epa05202387 A message of thanks to the late Beatles producer George Martin is scribbled on a wall outside the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, Britain, 09 March 2016. George Martin, a British music producer best known for his work with The Beatles during the 1960s, has died aged 90. Martin influenced The Beatles' sound after taking them on when he heard their demo tape in 1962. He is credited with 30 number one singles for The Beatles and other artists. EPA/ANDY RAIN ORG XMIT: ARA101

epaselect epa05202390 Beatles fans cross the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing to pay their respects to Beatles producer George Martin at Abbey Road Studios in London, Britain, 09 March 2016. George Martin, a British music producer best known for his work with The Beatles during the 1960s, has died aged 90. Martin influenced The Beatles' sound after taking them on when he heard their demo tape in 1962. He is credited with 30 number one singles for The Beatles and other artists. EPA/ANDY RAIN ORG XMIT: ARA105

An image of George Martin, the Beatles' producer, is displayed in memory of him in the Abbey Road shop by the studios where the Beatles recorded albums and where the zebra crossing cover picture of the Abbey Road album was originally taken, in London, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. George Martin, the Beatles' urbane producer who quietly guided the band's swift, historic transformation from rowdy club act to musical and cultural revolutionaries, has died, his management said Wednesday March 9, 2016. He was 90. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) ORG XMIT: LMD115