George Martin Changed The Way I Listen To Music
The producer's work with The Beatles opened the ears of a young Bob Boilen to the possibilities of a song, and stretched the boundaries of popular music.
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Beatles Producer George Martin 'Invented The Job'
In the studio, the Beatles' longtime producer and arranger devised many of the band's signature sounds. He died Tuesday at age 90.
Sir George Martin, The 'Fifth Beatle,' Dies At 90
The classically trained composer was the Beatles' closest collaborator throughout the 1960s, producing virtually all their music. Music critics agree they wouldn't have been the Beatles without him.
Martin Made The Beatles Much More Interesting, Connolly Says
In 1962, George Martin signed an unknown band: The Beatles. Steve Inskeep talks to Ray Connolly, who made a documentary series with Martin called The Rhythm of Life, about Martin's death at age 90.
Beatles' Record Producer George Martin Dies At 90
George Martin who was often referred to as the "Fifth Beatle" has died. Martin was the group's record producer and collaborator.
Poor Lonely Computer: Prince's Misunderstood Relationship With The Internet
Is Prince's notoriously antagonistic stance toward the posting of his music on the Internet an exception to the rules of the modern music industry or an example to musicians of the future?
And The Winner Of The 2016 Tiny Desk Contest Is ...
Out of more than 6,000 entries, the musician selected as the winner of the Tiny Desk Contest created something "captivating," "serpentine," "beautiful," "unusual" and "tremendous."
Slow Your Roll, Mick Jagger: A Whole Lot Of Superstars Are Playing In Cuba
The Rolling Stones' show in Havana is part of a flood of major artists who have been to Cuba. And it follows decades of international musicians playing "closed" countries. (Remember Wham! in China?)
Kingdom Of One: Rapper Allan Kingdom On Fitting In And Standing Out
After a collaboration with Kanye West that led to a Grammy nomination, the Minnesota-based rapper has spent the last year focusing on his on solo career.
Rolling Stones Announce Landmark Concert In Cuba
The open-air show on March 25 will be free. The concert is scheduled just three days after President Obama is set to visit Cuba.