'Fifth Beatle' George Martin dies at 90

Legendary British music producer George Martin, who turned the Beatles into the best-selling band in history, has died at the age of 90, his family said Wednesday. Martin's family confirmed that the producer, who helped revolutionise the sound of pop music, died at home on Tuesday, and thanked "everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support". Beatles drummer Ringo Starr earlier broke the news, writing on Twitter: "God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family... Geo