dazedjeffy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Marshall Amps have today announced that founder and legendary innovator Jim Marshall has passed away aged 88. Metal Hammer would like to join the music industry, artists and fans around the world in paying tribute to a man that truly helped shaped our world and was a defining influence on music itself over the past 50 years. The Marshall website has released the following statement: "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 ground breaking 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. Your memory; the music and joy your amps have brought to countless millions for the past five decades; and that world-famous, omnipresent script logo that proudly bears your name will always live on." http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/jim-marshall-founder-of-marshall-amps-passes-away-aged-88/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhairedqueen22 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 jim marshall, you sir changed the face and sound of music forever and for that, i salute you. i hope god and the angels have some earplugs handy. you will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Heaven just got a little LOUDER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 R.I.P. Jim Marshall. May everything go to 11 for you. Jim Marshall, Les Paul, Leo Fender - many thanks to these three legends for the music we know and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Oh my God, I can't even imagine what rock & roll would be like if not for Jim Marshall. Nothing sounds like a Marshall. Nothing. You cannot overstate his importance. RIP Jim. My friend snapped this shot of his majesty at a recent NAMM show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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