q news: Remembering 'fifth Beatle' Sir George Martin through music
q news correspondent Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep you in the know.
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The music world lost a giant last night. Sir George Martin — a man widely known as the fifth Beatle — has died at the age of 90. Martin is best known as a vital force in the fab four's career and legacy, but his biggest hit of all was the 1997 version of Elton John's "Candle in the Wind".
q news correspondent Mitch Pollock walks us through several musical highlights while reflecting on his life and lasting influence.