ITP V.012: ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. JIM MARSHALL (INVENTOR OF MARSHALL AMPS)

"THIS ONE GOES TO ELEVEN"-...Yes, it sounds like it, "Marshall Stacks". Jim Marshall, inventor of the world famous MARSHALL AMPLIFIER died today at 88 in London, England.

FROM MARSHALL AMPS:
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.

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Please go to www.jimmarshall.co.uk to post your condolences.


FROM OPETH:
Marshall amps founder Jim Marshall passed away yesterday. Mikael and Fredrik and the rest of Opeth wish to send their condolences to his family and friends. "Jim's heritage is eternal and everytime I turn around I see his name on my amps and cabs. So does 1000's of musicians around the world. We wish to thank Jim for his genius and his name will resonate through our music this very evening"

FROM SLASH:
"I consider myself very fortunate to have known the late Jim Marshall. He was such a fantastic individual.

"Not only did he create the loudest, most effective, brilliant-sounding rock and roll amplifier ever designed, but he was a caring, hardworking family man who remained true to his integrity to the very end. His work ethic was unequaled and his passion unrivaled.

"He took great care of me personally, as one of his loyal fans andMarshall amp enthusiasts, ever since we first met in the early '90s.

"At that time, he did the unprecedented; he had the first-ever artist modelMarshall series designed for me when my Marshall amps were destroyed in a GUNS N' ROSES concert riot in St. Louis in 1991. We had been friends ever since.

"Jim cared for all his customers like they were his family. He would do whatever it took to make sure an artist was completely satisfied and he made sure his staff did likewise. It was very important to him thatMarshall quality and customer care was paramount.

"Jim's passing marks the end of a very loud and colorful era. From Pete Townshend to Kerry King, Marshall amplifiers have been behind every great rock and roll guitarist since the beginning. Marshall Amplification is one of the most enduring, iconic brands of contemporary music history.

"This industry will likely never see the likes of Jim again. But his legacy will live on forever."



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  RIP JIM MARSHALL, WE SOUND GREAT, and OUR EARS ARE STILL RINGING.