Tributes pour in for 'musical genius' George Martin
George Martin has been described as "visionary" and "a musical genius" as tributes flooded in following his death at 90.
Sean Ono Lennon, son of John and Yoko, posted a picture of 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."
Alongside a picture of George with the Fab Four he added: "Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love."
God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx 😎✌️🌟💖☮
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016
Singer Lenny Kravitz wrote on Twitter: "The legends are really going home! Visionary producer of TheBeatles, George Martin (1926-2016)."
The legends are really going home! Visionary producer of #TheBeatles, George Martin (1926-2016). pic.twitter.com/X8sVf9iNQ7
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 9, 2016
Liam Gallagher wrote simply: "Sir George Martin RIP LG x"
Sir George Martin RIP LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 9, 2016
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."
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.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) March 9, 2016
Television presenter Piers Morgan said: "RIP Sir George Martin. The 5th Beatle, producer extraordinaire & a musical genius."
RIP Sir George Martin.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 9, 2016
The 5th Beatle, producer extraordinaire & a musical genius. pic.twitter.com/Gj0IfYuuLK
British Prime Minister David Cameron also paid tribute online, writing: "Sir George Martin was a giant of music - working with the Fab Four to create the world's most enduring pop music."
Sir George Martin was a giant of music - working with the Fab Four to create the world's most enduring pop music.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 9, 2016
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