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My Take
George Martin is, in my view, the most important hidden hand in modern pop. The "fifth Beatle" label undersells him; he was the classically trained craftsman who translated four restless young men's instincts into era-defining records, then stepped out of the spotlight he had every right to claim. Knighthoods, a Grammy for Album of the Year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, all deserved, but what moves me is the humility. He believed in other people's genius and served it. His death in 2016 felt like losing a load-bearing pillar of music itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Martin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・マーティン
- Reading
- じょーじ・まーてぃん
- Born
- January 3, 1926 – March 8, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
- Origin
- Highbury, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- music arranger / composer / conductor / audio engineer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1996 Grammy Trustees Award
- Knight Bachelor
- James Joyce Awards
- 1968 Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- 1989 honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
- 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Martin born?
January 3, 1926 – March 8, 2016.
Where is George Martin from?
George Martin is from Highbury, United Kingdom.
What does George Martin do?
George Martin works as music arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.