Paul McCartney and
Elton John gathered at a memorial service in London to celebrate the
life and work of producer George Martin on Wednesday (11May).
The legendary music producer, who was often dubbed the Fifth
Beatle due to his work with the Fab Four, passed away on 8 March (16)
aged 90, and he was laid to rest in a private family funeral in
Wiltshire, England not long after.
George's celebrity friends got the opportunity to pay
their respects and say farewell at a memorial service at St.
Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square, London on Wednesday.
More than 600 mourners attended the service to celebrate
George, including Paul, his fashion designer daughter Stella, Elton and
singer James Bay. John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono was reportedly in the
congregation too.
Paul delivered a eulogy praising George's impact on the Beatles
music while James and British actor/comedians Alexander Armstrong and
Bernard Cribbins performed at the memorial, according to Britain's The
Sun newspaper.
Stella posted a selfie on Instagram in which her veiled face is
half-covered by the order of service booklet. She writes, "A heart
warming service to celebrate a truly great man and his beautiful
family."
Composer Howard Goodall wrote on Twitter, "Beautiful, loving
tributes at George Martin celebration, particularly from his son Giles
& 'other son' Macca. Privilege to be there."
Following George's death, McCartney wrote a lengthy tribute on
his personal website, which read, "I'm so sad to hear the news of the
passing of dear George Martin. I have so many wonderful memories of this
great man that will be with me forever. He was a true gentleman and
like a second father to me."
George is survived by his wife Judy Lockhart Smith and their
children Lucy and Giles, plus children Alexis and Gregory from his first
marriage to Sheena Chisholm.
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