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Photos: George Martin | 1926 - 2016

George Martin in 1977. He began working with the Beatles in 1962 after they were signed to Parlophone Records. He would go on to produce most of their recordings until their breakup in 1970.

George Martin in 1977. He began working with the Beatles in 1962 after they were signed to Parlophone Records. He would go on to produce most of their recordings until their breakup in 1970.

  (Tony Barnard / Los Angeles Times)

Beatles producer George Martin, who signed the band, guided them on songwriting and arranging and helped unleash their creative vitality, has died. He was 90.

George Martin, often called the Fifth Beatle, shortly before he was knighted in June 1996. After that, he was called Sir George.

George Martin, often called the Fifth Beatle, shortly before he was knighted in June 1996. After that, he was called Sir George.

  (Barry Batchelor / Associated Press)

Ringo Starr and George Martin at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Feb. 10, 2008.

Ringo Starr and George Martin at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Feb. 10, 2008.

  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

George Martin speaks on stage during the John Barry Memorial Concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in 2011.

George Martin speaks on stage during the John Barry Memorial Concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2011.

  (Jon Furniss / WireImage / Getty Images)

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George Martin and Paul McCartney at "LOVE," Cirque du Soleil's celebration of the Beatles in Las Vegas in 2006.

George Martin and Paul McCartney at “LOVE,” Cirque du Soleil’s celebration of the Beatles in Las Vegas in 2006.

  (KMazur / WireImage / Getty Sports)

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