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Re: Jim Marshall Dies Aged 88
'Father of Loud' Jim Marshall dies, aged 88
Marshall started his business in a garage before opening a factory in 1964.
JIM Marshall, the man whose guitar amplifiers earned him the nickname "the father of Loud", has died aged 88.
A statement on his company's website said: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall. While mourning the Guv'nor though, we also salute a legendary man who led a full and truly remarkable life."
"While the entire Marshall Amplification family mourns Jim's passing and will miss him tremendously, we all feel richer for having known him and are happy in the knowledge that he is now in a much better place which has just got a whole lot louder."
Marshall, from London, began building amplifiers in his garage after first trying his luck as an engineer and drummer.
He went on to open a factory in 1964 and soon his trademark signature was seen on amplifiers for names such as Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend.
Rock legends have quickloy taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the man who gave bthem their sound.
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash wrote: "The news of Jim Marshall passing is deeply saddening. R&R will never be the same w/out him."
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- monkeychow
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RIP. Imagine how many bands would have sounded totally different without him.
Re: Jim Marshall Dies Aged 88
the guy who killed my ears
well him & j mascis
peace. it was all worth it.
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