Following the death of legendary Beatles producer and trailblazer Sir George Martin, a wave of celebrities, peers and admirers in the music community took to Twitter to express remorse and nostalgia. See a selection here.

Paul: “If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle it was George” RIP Sir George Martin https://t.co/yz2UOqDQvY pic.twitter.com/inJj0KNCTi
— The Beatles (@thebeatles) March 9, 2016

God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx ðŸ˜ŽâœŒï¸ðŸŒŸðŸ’–â˜®
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016

RIP to my musical brother George Martin. We were friends since 1964, & I am so thankful 4 that gift. Bless u & your precious posse 4ever.â¤ï¸Q
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) March 9, 2016

RIP George Martin, forever in our hearts ðŸŽ¶ pic.twitter.com/W32RUdOyqa
— Capitol Records (@CapitolRecords) March 9, 2016

So sad to hear about Sir George. It is the end of a wonderful era. He was a delightful, brilliant man. #RIP #GeorgeMartin
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) March 9, 2016

The records that George Martin made with the Beatles were some of the greatest ever made & they inspired me to greater heights. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) March 9, 2016

George Martin impacted music with contributions that will outlive us all.
Sir George, WE Thank you. https://t.co/CGvncqgRJ4
— Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) March 9, 2016

With respect to George Martin I am wearing a tie to work today.
— Tony Visconti (@Tonuspomus) March 9, 2016

Really sad to lose George Martin, a brilliantly creative musical maestro who expanded what music was and could be... https://t.co/AfUCEQGMRw
— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) March 9, 2016

One of the great architects of music and sound, the great George Martin R.I.P.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) March 9, 2016

The Fifth Beatle, without question, and likely one of the best & most Iconic Music Producers of all time. https://t.co/2AZ855ePwE
— Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) March 9, 2016

Awww man! RIP Sir George Martin and thank you for the inspiration! My life wouldnt have been the same without you.
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) March 9, 2016

Thank you Sir George Martin: the greatest British record producer of all time. We will never stop living in the world you helped create.
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) March 9, 2016

Sad to hear about the passing of George Martin. Not many others have done so much for music. pic.twitter.com/gPfFDwDPsm
— James Bay (@JamesBayMusic) March 9, 2016

The legends are really going home! Visionary producer of #TheBeatles, George Martin (1926-2016). pic.twitter.com/X8sVf9iNQ7
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 9, 2016

Goodbye George Martin, thanks for producing the music that changed my world and everyone else's.… https://t.co/So1VjRkWNv
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) March 9, 2016