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A musician who is thought to have brought the Beatles to a Kent seaside town has died aged 92. Gil Martin was musical director of the Winter Gardens in Margate for 25 years. In 1963, the legendary four piece played six nights at the venue, and it is said that Gil was the one to sign up the band for the gig before they became world-famous. He peacefully passed away in his sleep at the age of 92 at QEQM Hospital on May 29. The talented piano player was born and brought up in Glasgow. After a brief stint in the National Service, he studied at the Royal Academy of Music where he achieved a music d…

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