Beatles' Sir George Martin named 'Best Producer Of All Time'
19 Aug 2008, 1407 Hrs

Add comment          Mail          Print          Write to Editor

Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): The Beatles studio mastermind Sir George Martin has been voted the 'Best Producer Of All Time' in a new poll.

Martin was the survey's clear winner, with Def Jam founder Rick Rubin coming in second, reports Contactmusic.

Third on the list was Phil Spector, the originator of the 'Wall of Sound' production technique.

Brian Eno, best known as the father of modern ambient music, came fourth.

Rounding off the top five was Brian Wilson, best known as the lead songwriter, bassist, and singer of the American pop band The Beach Boys.

The top 10 is:

1. Sir George Martin

2. Rick Rubin

3. Phil Spector

4. Brian Eno

5. Brian Wilson

6. Nigel Godrich

7. Daniel Lanois

8. Brendan O'Brien

9. Steve Lillywhite

10. Quincy Jones (ANI)