Anyone who denies The Beatles' impact and influence on
modern music is an idiot. Yet The Beatles wouldn't exist without George
Martin. In 1962, George Martin was an engineer
and producer at Parlophone responsible for classical
releases as well as comedy and show music. Martin had little experience with
pop music but was introduced to Brian Epstein after The Beatles were denied a
contract with Decca Records. On February 13, 1962, Martin heard The Beatles for
the very first time only to find them "unimpressive," yet nothing in music
would ever again be the same.