Why Jeff Beck Said Beatles Producer George Martin Gave Him A Career
Most people likely know George Martin from his time as a producer for the Beatles throughout the 1960s. He also helped them get signed to EMI Records after other labels initially rejected the band. Upon his death in 2016, Paul McCartney likened him to a "fifth Beatle." However, his influence went further than the Beatles. Other music producers like Alan Parsons, Mark Ronson, and Jimmy Jam have lauded Martin's work. Ronson referred to Martin as a "genius at bringing out the best in his artists" (per American Songwriter).Martin had a hand in the career of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck as well. Before Beck earned himself eight Grammy awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 as a solo artist and as part of the Yardbirds in 1992, Beck managed to get into a recording studio with Martin. He saw firsthand what made Martin such a formidable producer.
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