(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 BARROSO

(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 BARROSO

(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 LOHMANN