Sir George Martin has been described as "visionary" and "a musical genius" as tributes flooded in following his death at 90 years of age.
Sean Ono Lennon, son of John and Yoko, posted a picture of Sir George on Instagram with the caption: "R.I.P. George Martin. I'm so gutted I don't have many words. Thinking of Judy and Giles and family. Love Always, Sean."
Beatle Ringo Starr wrote on Twitter: "God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara. George will be missed."
Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love xx✌️ pic.twitter.com/um2hRFB7qF
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016
Thank you Sir George Martin: the greatest British record producer of all time. We will never stop living in the world you helped create.
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) March 9, 2016
Sir George Martin RIP LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 9, 2016
Alongside a picture of Sir George with the Fab Four he added: “Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love.”
Singer Lenny Kravitz wrote on Twitter: "The legends are really going home! Visionary producer of The Beatles, George Martin (1926-2016)."
Liam Gallagher wrote simply: "Sir George Martin RIP LG x"
Singer Josh Groban said: "Every time I record at abbey road I geek out and play with the mics sir George Martin used. What an ear, what a life, what a legacy."
Television presenter Piers Morgan said: “RIP Sir George Martin. The 5th Beatle, producer extraordinaire & a musical genius.”
PA
