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Guitar amp pioneer Jim Marshall dies aged 88 Guitar amp pioneer Jim Marshall dies aged 88
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Guitar amp innovator Jim Marshall - dubbed "the Father of Loud" for creating kit used by some of the biggest names in rock - has died aged 88.Guitar amp innovator Jim Marshall - dubbed "the Father of Loud" for creating kit used by some of the biggest names in rock - has died aged 88.
Mr Marshall, who originally owned a music shop in London, founded Marshall Amplification 50 years ago.Mr Marshall, who originally owned a music shop in London, founded Marshall Amplification 50 years ago.
Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain are among the musicians who used Marshall amps.Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain are among the musicians who used Marshall amps.
A statement posted on the company's website called him a "legendary man" who led a "truly remarkable life".A statement posted on the company's website called him a "legendary man" who led a "truly remarkable life".
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash tweeted: "The news of Jim Marshall passing is deeply saddening. R & R will never be the same w/out him. But, his amps will live on FOREVER!"Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash tweeted: "The news of Jim Marshall passing is deeply saddening. R & R will never be the same w/out him. But, his amps will live on FOREVER!"
Motley Crue bass player Nikki Sixx also paid tribute on Twitter, saying Marshall was "responsible for some of the greatest audio moments in music's history - and 50% responsible of all our hearing loss."
Jim Marshall began building amplifiers in the early 1960s, using the Fender Bassman amp as a model, creating what later became known as "the Marshall sound".Jim Marshall began building amplifiers in the early 1960s, using the Fender Bassman amp as a model, creating what later became known as "the Marshall sound".
After talking to Pete Townsend and Ritchie Blackmore, who were customers at shop, he realised there was a potential gap in the market to make a cheaper alternative to the models available at the time.After talking to Pete Townsend and Ritchie Blackmore, who were customers at shop, he realised there was a potential gap in the market to make a cheaper alternative to the models available at the time.
It took him six attempts to create an amp he was happy with.It took him six attempts to create an amp he was happy with.
'Humble and generous' 'Humble and generous'
As the company grew, Mr Marshall expanded his products, unveiling the Master Volume Marshall amps and the classic JCM800 split channel amps.As the company grew, Mr Marshall expanded his products, unveiling the Master Volume Marshall amps and the classic JCM800 split channel amps.
"Jim rose to become one of the forefathers responsible for creating the tools that allowed rock guitar, as we know and love it today, to be born," the statement said."Jim rose to become one of the forefathers responsible for creating the tools that allowed rock guitar, as we know and love it today, to be born," the statement said.
"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.""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."
In 2003 he was given the OBE for his services to music and charity. He was a regular supporter of Macmillan and the Willen Hospice.In 2003 he was given the OBE for his services to music and charity. He was a regular supporter of Macmillan and the Willen Hospice.
He also donated money to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, where he was treated for tuberculosis as a child.He also donated money to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, where he was treated for tuberculosis as a child.
The Marshall Amps company, which is now based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a tribute concert at Wembley Arena.The Marshall Amps company, which is now based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a tribute concert at Wembley Arena.
Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake and The Cult are among the bands who have been lined up to play at the September event.Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake and The Cult are among the bands who have been lined up to play at the September event.
Mr Marshall will be remembered alongside guitarmakers Leo Fender and Les Paul for shaping the sound of the modern electric guitar.Mr Marshall will be remembered alongside guitarmakers Leo Fender and Les Paul for shaping the sound of the modern electric guitar.