RIP Jim Marshall

The younger Jim in his prime.

Sad news this morning to hear of the passing of Jim Marshall (88) the 'Father of Loud'. Quite a successful career for a drummer, sorry drummers:) At a guess I would estimate two thirds of the world's electric guitarists have or have had a Marshall amp at one time. I know I've had two. Of course the success, or should I say the 'loud' was in the quad box. After all, the actual amp wasn't anything that different from Leo's famous Fender Bassman but the long grey box with the gold panel and brown knobs certainly had a distinctive look and sound made famous by thousands of legendary guitarists such as Jimmy, Eric, Jeff, Huey, Dewey, and Louie to name but a few. One 'Father of..' that doesn't get much of a mention is 'Father of Hernia' and the fact that Jim was responsible for creating a whole new work-force.. Roadies. Now if I could have invented a SOUND as recognised as Jim's I would die a happy man too.
The net is flooded with tributes, here are a few paragraphs from the BBC.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17625335

Goodbye and thanks Jim.. long live the 'Marshall Sound'