Guitar amplifier pioneer Jim Marshall dies aged 88

 

 

LONDON (Reuters) - Jim Marshall, dubbed the "Lord of Loud" for his pioneering work on guitar amplifiers used by some of the greatest names in rock music, has died aged 88.

 

A spokeswoman for the company he founded said he passed away in Milton Keynes, southeast England, on Thursday morning. She could not confirm reports that he had been suffering from cancer and had a series of strokes.

 

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall," said a statement on his company's website.

 

"While mourning the Guv'nor though, we also salute a legendary man who led a full and truly remarkable life."

 

Tributes poured in for a man credited with helping to shape the sound of guitar rock.

 

"The news of Jim Marshall passing is deeply saddening," former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash said in a message on Twitter. "R & R will never be the same w/out him. But, his amps will live on FOREVER!"

 

His company said in a written tribute: "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."

 

Source: http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCABRE8340M220120405

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That's a shame, but we'll always have his legacy. RIP

And what a legacy! Everyone from Pete Townshend to our own JB uses them. Very few can say they literally changed music forever!

Well, that ruined my day. :[

there are very few things more fun than playing guitar with a massive marshall stack

:cry: Thats so sad! R.I.P Jim

there are very few things more fun than playing guitar with a massive marshall stack

 

So true.:)

 

there are very few things more fun than playing guitar with a massive marshall stack

 

Yup

 

Thanks for amplifying my guitar and rest in peace :(

WoW, This guy was one of the most important contributors to the music industry as we know it. Who hasn't heard of Marshall Amps...