Jim Marshall has passed away.
Jim Marshall has passed away.
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C2james

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4,685 posts

196 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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Just rou d out through Facebook that jim Marshall has passed away, I heard he was I'll a few years which was affecting their producing of amps. Apparently there will be a website up shortly for him.

sagarich

1,300 posts

180 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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Very sad news indeed, the first guitar amp I brought was a Marshall.... I have subsequently owned many more throughout the last 10 years.

qube_TA

8,405 posts

276 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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a shame, will always be a bit of an icon.


gbbird

5,197 posts

275 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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We rockers have a lot to thank him for. Will crack up the DSL401 tonight in respect

celticpilgrim

1,965 posts

274 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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Farewell to the father of loud.
My only Marshall amp is the weeny ms-4, but I'll give it a thrash tonite out of respect for Jim.

A true icon in the history of rock we are forever indebted to him

5705

1,165 posts

183 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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frown

Always thought it funny that the benchmark guitar-amp tone was created by a drummer. wink

lazyitus

19,931 posts

297 months

Driller

8,310 posts

309 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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Thanks Jim, RIP.

Steffan

10,362 posts

259 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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I met Jim Marshall years ago through contacts with muso's I know, when he was right at the top of the game. He remained at the top for many decades.

Quite outstanding in his musicality and sheer determination to make the best amplifiers and stacks.

He undoubtedly succeeded: it was heartening to see that established folk musicians, heavy rock artists and the entire music profession had the highest regard for the man and his products. Universally recognised as the best.

The man himself was a a true example textbook of a self effacing, consummate professional. Polite courteous and ever vigilant for improvements to the product and the brand.

I doubt we will see another.

RegMolehusband

4,113 posts

288 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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He came to a roadshow of Marshall amps in Shrewsbury a few years ago. Cleary totally dedicated to his business.

IIRC he was in his late 70's or early 80's then and according to the Marshall staff still turned up at the factory at 6.00 every morning.

Pothole

34,367 posts

313 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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He's DIED! He wouldn't do something as namby pamby as 'passing away'!!

I used to see him sitting in his office in Bletchley occasionally (he had an office right at the front of the building with windows onto the road outside) I was always impressed with the drum kit he kept in there. Always hoped to spot him bashing some tension away, but never did.

RIP to a true great of both music and British industry.

tubbystu

3,846 posts

291 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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RIP Jim.

An iconic world renowned brand that is still British, and all from a West London lock up originally.

Thanks.

Justin Cyder

12,624 posts

180 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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First amp I ever bought was a little 25w Marshall Practice thing. I've still got it. RIP Jim. frown

Arun_D

2,340 posts

226 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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RIP Jim.

Was toying with the idea of going to the Marshall 50th Anniversary gig later in the year, irrespective off lineup...was hoping to see the Guv'nor perhaps (not knowing how old the he was, in all honesty)

Edited by Arun_D on Thursday 5th April 19:06

B17NNS

18,506 posts

278 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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Jim Marshall and Les Paul rocking out on a cloud? A gig I'd love to be at.

RIP Jim. My JCM900 will be crancked all the way up tonight.

Thanks for your contribution to my life. RIP.

Honk

2,005 posts

234 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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RIP Father of loud. I'm just going to plug the SG in to the stack in memoriam. angelmusic

kiteless

12,591 posts

235 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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Butzi Porsche and now Jim Marshall, in one day cry

Awfully sad


bebee

4,724 posts

256 months

Thursday 5th April 2012
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Bless the fella, I met him at a music gear show in 2002, I have a signed A3 pic of him with his amps behind him, it's on my wall in the studio, it say's 'to bebee best wishes Jim Marshall' very sad news!

Whitester

1,421 posts

187 months

Friday 6th April 2012
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Sad news, more of a Vox man myself but I can appreciate what he's done... R.I.P frown

Laurel Green

31,231 posts

263 months

Friday 6th April 2012
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frown RIP, Jim.