RIP The Godfather of loud

[BITEME]

LONDON - Jim Marshall, who helped shape the sound of rock with his groundbreaking amplifier designs, has died. He was 88.

 

 

His son Terry Marshall said he died in a hospice in England on Thursday morning after suffering from cancer and several severe strokes.

 

Jim Marshall was known throughout the music world for founding Marshall Amplification, which produced the amplifiers that rocked music halls and arenas after their introduction in 1960.

 

Photographs from the era show many of rock's most illustrious guitarists performing in front of stacks of Marshall amplifiers.

 

Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page and others were drawn to the rough, loud sound produced by the English-made amps.

 

Rest in Peace.....Thanks

[ccmtcanada]

Thanks for posting this! I have fond memories of renting Marshall stacks when I was a teenager so I could play louder than I needed to!

 

RIP

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

the old 4x10 still sits in my basement. the marshall head died years ago, but the speakers still wail once and a while when the kids go out.

[leighfns]

the old 4x10 still sits in my basement. the marshall head died years ago, but the speakers still wail once and a while when the kids go out.

 

 

Love the 4x10 cabinet.... Had one with a JCM800 head and man did it sound sweet.

 

 

 

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

this is what mine sounded like when i was a kid... i've since traded in the jackson and marshall for an ovation and folk songs. haha.. my how things have changed. RIP Mr. Marshall

 

http://www.myspace.com/bankshotpunkrock/music/songs/planet-payback-17167397

[Lunatic]

RIP jim

 

love marshall amps.ive since been downgraded to small practice amps,but one day id like to get back to the cabs.

 

also one does not simply trade metal for folk songs....metal will always be in your blood!

i have an acoustic for my strumming,but always have my esp on hand for the metals

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

 

also one does not simply trade metal for folk songs....metal will always be in your blood!

i have an acoustic for my strumming,but always have my esp on hand for the metals

 

 

it the words i'm my man joe strummer...

 

"Somewhere in my soul, there's always rock and roll."

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbWdtlWmuLE

[Headhunter]

Nothing says "listen to me" like a Marshall... RIP

 

Doc, are you sure that you have a 4x10 cab? Normally, Marshalls come in 4x12 configurations for both the flat and angled stacks...

HH

Edited April 5, 2012 by Headhunter

[Guest ThisPlaceSucks]

100% HH. it's not uncommon for gents like be to use the 1965b 4x10 as a 6 string rig. the GL10's are a great speaker although i had to replace one side at one point.

http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e263363ce38ea221336ea6fa5c75bb230f49ca.jpg

[Headhunter]

100% HH. it's not uncommon for gents like be to use the 1965b 4x10 as a 6 string rig. the GL10's are a great speaker although i had to replace one side at one point.

http://c0.dmlimg.com/1fc1c1c2db5852e08ffc380475e263363ce38ea221336ea6fa5c75bb230f49ca.jpg

Cool bro!

Heaven is now going to "Eleven"

HH

[Ainsley]

RIP a true legend. I've played many Marshall amps but never owned one. My Bogner Shiva is modeled after a hotrodded Marshall and has an amazing tone.

Edited April 5, 2012 by Ainsley

[northernpike56]

I've always owned fenders but you just can't beat the tone and power of a marshall. RIP.