A small event that had a huge effect happened on this date, forty nine years ago. Producer George Martin signed the Beatles to a recording contract with EMI records. He collaborated with and produced every single Beatle record until the group broke up in 1970. His guiding hand, amazing instincts, and willingness to let the band experiment is as important to rock music today as the many talents of the Beatles themselves. Here's to you George Martin... and thank you!
