The Passing of Jim Marshall

Sad to record the death of Jim Marshall aged 88.

He's one of the guys we owe so much to.  From my years in a band in the 60's, his was the gear we all aspired to, all the top bands we went to see in London used his gear.  I first remember seeing marshall 100W stacks in '66 at the Marquee club in Wardour street, it was the Who.  Entwhistle's bass was so loud I swear it re-arranged the organs in my chest, which ached after a while.  We were deaf for about half an hour afterwards.  It is amazing I can still hear now!

I made copies of his 100W PA speakers which, unusually for the time, were staggered 4x12's to make them more compact.  They took our vocals to a higher level.

Well done Jim, a life well lived.

DaveP

DaveP said:

We were deaf for about half an hour afterwards.  It is amazing I can still hear now!

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Eh? Wot?

Well done Jim, a life well lived.

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Understatement. 

Who doesn't own a Marshall ? I'll have mine til I die
or the kids sell it ...............r.i.p.

I shall crank my 9100 thru my 412 tonight in his honor!

"Well done Jim, a life well lived."

Yes indeed. 88 is a good innings. Thank you Jim!

R.I.P. Jim.
Had a great gig last week with one of your amps.

R.I.P.

We didn`t have greats amps here so my first tube amp was a DIY plexi amp, later I built a JCM800. even my DIY page is called Plexilandia.

I can`t imagine the sound of rock or heavy metal without the marshall sound.

Ran across this link..

http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2012/04/jim_marshall_famed_founder_of.html

RIP Mr Marshall

GARY