Sir George Henry Martin CBE (3 January 1926 – 8 March 2016)
'His classical-influenced training embellished and enhanced the raw genius of Lennon and McCartney’s songwriting.'
'The Beatles had been turned down by several record labels including Decca when Martin invited them for an audience at Abbey Road in June 1962. While Martin was initially sceptical about their ability as musicians and songwriters, he took to their humour and personalities immediately. Memorably George Harrison told him: “I don’t like your tie for a start” when Martin asked him if they disliked anything about the set up. '
