Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON - JUNE 18: Music Producer, Sir George Martin arrives at the Nordoff-Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards at the Inter-Continental Hotel on June 18, 2004 in London. (Photo by Steve Finn/Getty Images)

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LONDON - APRIL 20: (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER AND US TABS OUT) Record producer George Martin and wife Judy Lockhart Smith arrive at the World Premiere of "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" at UCI Empire, Leicester Square on April 20, 2005 in London. The screen adaptation is based on Douglas Adams' bestseller.

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON - JUNE 17: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Producer George Martin (R) presents U2 members Larry Mullen Jr., (L), Bono (2nd L) and Adam Clayton (C) with the O2 Silver Clef Lifetime Achieve Award at the Nordoff-Robbins Silver Clef Awards at the Hotel Inter-Continental on June 17, 2005 in London, England. The 30th anniversary of the annual awards honours songwriting and performance, presented by the music therapy charity Nordoff-Robbins. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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LONDON - JUNE 17: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Producer George Martin (2nd L) presents U2 members Bono (L), The Edge (2nd R) and Adam Clayton with the O2 Silver Clef Lifetime Achieve Award at the Nordoff-Robbins Silver Clef Awards at the Hotel Inter-Continental on June 17, 2005 in London, England. The 30th anniversary of the annual awards honours songwriting and performance, presented by the music therapy charity Nordoff-Robbins. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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6/25/99 Hollywood, CA. The Bangles with Beatles producer, Sir George Martin at the Hollywood Bowl where the band performed "Roll Over Beethoven" conducted by Martin. From l-r: Michael Steele, Vicki Peterson, Sir George Martin, Suzanna Hoffs and Debbi Peterson. Photo by Brenda Chase/Online USA, Inc.

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON - JUNE 18: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Record Producer George Martin arrives at the Nordoff-Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards at the Inter-Continental Hotel on June 18, 2004 in London. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 4: Picture dated 04 May 1999 shows Sir 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, which will be sold by Sotheby's on 21 May 1999. (Photo credit should read SILKE LOHMANN/AFP/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LAS VEGAS - MAY 24: Music directors Giles Martin (L) and Sir George Martin (R) speak at the media viewing of The Beatles "Love" by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage in Las Vegas on May 24, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS - JUNE 27: Musical directors Giles Martin (L) and his father Sir George Martin speak during a behind-the-scenes tour of "The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil" at the Mirage Hotel & Casino June 27, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show, a joint artistic venture between The Beatles' company, Apple Corps Ltd., and Cirque du Soleil, will hold its gala premiere on June 30. Sir George Martin is The Beatles original producer. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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LONDON - NOVEMBER 17: Producer Sir George Martin is seen at the Launch of the New Beatles Album, "Love" at Abbey Road Studios on November 17, 2006 in London, England (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

Beatles member Ringo Starr flashes a double victory sign as producer George Martin holds the trophy for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album at the 50th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008. Nominee for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Fergie stands at left. AFP PHOTO/Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

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LONDON - SEPTEMBER 26: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Sir George Martin arrives at the gala premiere of "Across The Universe" at the Apollo West End on September 26, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Claire Greenway/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

Beatles member Ringo Starr and producer George Martin give an acceptance speech after receiving the trophy for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album at the 50th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON - MAY 19: Producer George Martin, George Harrison's wife Olivia Harrison, Former Beatle Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach pose for a photograph in the 'From Life to Life, A Garden For George' Garden during the Press and VIP day for Chelsea Flower Show 2008 on May 19, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 12: Sir George Martin, creative executive speaks during the PBS portion of the Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 12, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Donk Black and Sir George Martin attend the BMI Awards held at The Dorchester Hotel on October 5, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Beatles producer Sir George Martin winner of the Best Compilation Sountrack Album award for "Love" poses in the press room during the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Producers Giles (L) and George Martin arrive at the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

Music producer George Martin and singer Yoko Ono pose on the press line at the Annual GRAMMY Foundation "Starry Night" charity benefit honoring Martin in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

Former Beatle Paul McCartney and record producer George Martin pose Tuesday Jan. 30, 1996 with a cake in the form of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts during its opening ceremony. The 15 million Pound (US$23 million) performing arts centre islocated in McCartney's old school, The Liverpool Institute, and has been financed by donations from many celebrities including McCartney, Jane Fonda, Ralph Lauren, Eddie Murphy and David Hockney in addition to Liverpool schoolchildren who have donated their pockey money. It will train young people from all over the world in music, drama, dance, design and management.(AP Photo) **UNITED KINGDOM OUT**

Sir George Martin in recent years.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 12: Sir George Martin, creative executive speaks during the PBS portion of the Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 12, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Sir George Martin attends the BMI Awards held at The Dorchester Hotel on October 5, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

George Martin, the man known as the ``Fifth Beatle,'' shown in this undated file photo, will be known as Sir George after being knighted Saturday June 1, 1996. Martin, who produced all the Beatles' records from their first hit ``Love Me Do'' in 1962, was among recognized in Queen Elizabeth II's twice-annual honors list in London. (AP Photo/Barry Batchelor)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

Sir George Martin and Lady Judy Martin make an appearance during a pre-event party for the 14th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York Monday, March, 15, 1999. Sir George will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night in the "nonperformer" category. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Sir George Martin in recent years.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Sir George Martin arrives at the Music Industry Trusts' Awards 2010 at the Grosvenor House Hotel on November 1, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)