Martins representatives confirmed the news to the Associated Press, noting Martindied peacefully in his home.
They were a great band, a great band,Martin said in a 2011 interview.
Their songs, I thought, were pretty crappy.

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But they learned so quickly, they shot up like hothouse plants.
The Beatles would score 23 No.
1 hits in the U.S. with Martin as producer and arranger and 30 total in the United Kingdom.
He was responsible for producing iconic albumsSgt.
I agreed to this and went round to his house the next day to work on the arrangement.
Love Ringo and Barbara.
George will be missed.
Starr added, Thank you for all your love and kindness George, peace and love.
Im so gutted I dont have many words, he wrote.
Thinking of Judy and Giles and family.
Love Always, Sean.
Im so proud to have been your son.
Ill miss you more than words can say.
Thank you for the all times we had together, Giles wrote on Twitter.