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Beatles mentor joins Hall of Fame | Beatles mentor joins Hall of Fame |
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Sir George Martin, the producer and composer who is often referred to as "the fifth Beatle", has been inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. | Sir George Martin, the producer and composer who is often referred to as "the fifth Beatle", has been inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. |
He signed the group in 1962 and worked on almost all of their records. | |
Acts including Corinne Bailey Rae and Queen's Roger Taylor performed Beatles tracks at a ceremony in London's Alexandra Palace. | Acts including Corinne Bailey Rae and Queen's Roger Taylor performed Beatles tracks at a ceremony in London's Alexandra Palace. |
Chancellor Gordon Brown was booed by some of the audience when he made an appearance to present the award. | Chancellor Gordon Brown was booed by some of the audience when he made an appearance to present the award. |
Mr Brown said: "George Martin is the most amazing man and I'm proud to be able to present him this evening. | Mr Brown said: "George Martin is the most amazing man and I'm proud to be able to present him this evening. |
"In 1962, even after every major producer rejected The Beatles and one producer said guitar groups had no future, George Martin made The Beatles the most successful group in history." | "In 1962, even after every major producer rejected The Beatles and one producer said guitar groups had no future, George Martin made The Beatles the most successful group in history." |
'Very lucky' | 'Very lucky' |
On receiving his award, Sir George, 80, told the audience: "I never realised I was as good as all that. I'm not to be honest, this is hyperbole. | |
Joss Stone paid tribute to Dusty Springfield"I think the reason I am here today is I have been a very lucky man and I have worked with the greatest people in showbusiness, performers and writers. | |
"It rubs off working with people like that, it makes all the difference in the world." | "It rubs off working with people like that, it makes all the difference in the world." |
Razorlight singer Johnny Borrell and Queen drummer Roger Taylor and were involved in performing several Beatles tracks along with a 31-piece orchestra and 20-piece London community gospel choir, which was conducted by Sir George. | Razorlight singer Johnny Borrell and Queen drummer Roger Taylor and were involved in performing several Beatles tracks along with a 31-piece orchestra and 20-piece London community gospel choir, which was conducted by Sir George. |
Prince, James Brown, Brian Wilson and Bon Jovi also played at the ceremony and were inducted. | Prince, James Brown, Brian Wilson and Bon Jovi also played at the ceremony and were inducted. |
Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart and Dusty Springfield completed the list of stars who joined the hall, which was established in 2004. | Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart and Dusty Springfield completed the list of stars who joined the hall, which was established in 2004. |
Jimmy Page collected Led Zeppelin's award, with a tribute to Stewart from chart-topper James Morrison. | Jimmy Page collected Led Zeppelin's award, with a tribute to Stewart from chart-topper James Morrison. |
Panel of judges | Panel of judges |
And soul stars Joss Stone and Patti LaBelle performed two of Springfield's greatest hits. | And soul stars Joss Stone and Patti LaBelle performed two of Springfield's greatest hits. |
James Brown has been branded the 'Godfather of Soul'The artists for the hall - which is a concept rather than being housed in an actual building - are chosen by a panel of 60 people. | James Brown has been branded the 'Godfather of Soul'The artists for the hall - which is a concept rather than being housed in an actual building - are chosen by a panel of 60 people. |
These include performers, record industry executives, broadcasters and journalists. | These include performers, record industry executives, broadcasters and journalists. |
The Rolling Stones, Madonna and Bob Dylan are among those who have been inducted already, as well as the Beatles. | The Rolling Stones, Madonna and Bob Dylan are among those who have been inducted already, as well as the Beatles. |
In addition to his career with the Fab Four, Sir George also brought comedy names including Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore into recording studios. | In addition to his career with the Fab Four, Sir George also brought comedy names including Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore into recording studios. |
He recorded top jazz acts such as Cleo Laine and Stan Getz and worked with the Bee Gees, Dire Straits and Ultravox, among others. | He recorded top jazz acts such as Cleo Laine and Stan Getz and worked with the Bee Gees, Dire Straits and Ultravox, among others. |