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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Here is the obit from Marshall:
Jim Marshall, the "Father of Loud," died today at the age of 88. The entire guitar world has taken to mourning, and amps around the world are being cranked to 11 as this story is being written. In a tribute to their founder, Marshall Amps posted these words on their website:
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.
Jim's ascent into the history books as 'the Father of Loud' and the man responsible for 'the Sound of Rock' is a true rags-to-riches tale. Cruelly robbed of his youth by tubercular bones, Jim rose to become one of the four forefathers responsible for creating the tools that allowed rock guitar as we know and love it today to be born. The groundbreaking quartet also includes the late, great trio of Leo Fender, Les Paul and Seth Lover – together with Jim, they truly are the cornerstones of all things rock.
In addition to the creation of the amps chosen by countless guitar heroes and game-changing bands, Jim was also an incredibly humble and generous man who, over the past several decades, has quietly donated many millions of pounds to worthy causes.
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!
Rest in Peace & thank you Jim.
Another Master Music Pioneer gone...thanks Jim for the sound and for the many great memories from players over the years using your Amps...RIP! |
Jim Marshall, founder of Marshall amps, dies at 88