Jimmyb
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A sad day for the guitar playing community, with the loss of a true innovator.
http://www.jimmarshall.co.uk/
http://www.jimmarshall.co.uk/
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OU812
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Wow, no way. RIP Dr. Marshall. Sad day indeed...
fbecir
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Rest in peace.
A few years ago, I met him in a Music Show in Paris. He was still shaking hands, signing posters ... He was tired (he was in a wheelchair) but still fighting for his company. A great inspiration and also an example for all the CEO who are more interested in their stock options than in their customers ...
A few years ago, I met him in a Music Show in Paris. He was still shaking hands, signing posters ... He was tired (he was in a wheelchair) but still fighting for his company. A great inspiration and also an example for all the CEO who are more interested in their stock options than in their customers ...
Spudmurphy
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Dear Dear Jimmy - I log on here I read this for the first time - very sad news indeed.
The visit to his factory. meeting Jim was something that will live with me for the rest of my life.
RIP Dr Jim Marshall O.B.E.
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I post this photo with the utmost respect for Jim.
One of the best days ... will never forget that day!!
The visit to his factory. meeting Jim was something that will live with me for the rest of my life.
RIP Dr Jim Marshall O.B.E.
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I post this photo with the utmost respect for Jim.
One of the best days ... will never forget that day!!
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Michael919
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RIP Jim.
robelinda2
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Woah, that is sad.
Sad news. I haven't been a Marshall guy for years, but from time to time I play at a studio with a number of different amps and I always opt for a JCM 800. They just always sound right!
An interesting Jim Marshall story:
A few years ago (I don't know, maybe it was 2005 or so), I was at Winter NAMM in Anaheim and I was outside having a smoke. Finished the smoke and went to go back into the show. As I'm on my way in, a guard is hassling this little old guy that he can't get into the show without a badge. I look, and it's Jim Marshall! I told the guard: "Do you realize who this is?!? This is Jim Marshall -- you know, Marshall amps -- without whom there might not have been a NAMM or a music gear industry!"
The guard looked at me like I was speaking German. Apparently not a guitar player.
So I said, "Mr. Marshall -- you can use my badge to get in. Once you get to the Marshall booth, just send someone back out with it." He thanked me and took the badge and went in. A guy came back out with my badge and thanked me profusely. Later on, I stopped by the Marshall booth (room, actually) to check out their stuff. And Jim Marshall came up to me and thanked me again (which I thought was cool -- I'd have thought he might have forgotten me already given how hectic NAMM can be and the fact that he was about 80).
A fine man. RIP, Mr. Marshall.
An interesting Jim Marshall story:
A few years ago (I don't know, maybe it was 2005 or so), I was at Winter NAMM in Anaheim and I was outside having a smoke. Finished the smoke and went to go back into the show. As I'm on my way in, a guard is hassling this little old guy that he can't get into the show without a badge. I look, and it's Jim Marshall! I told the guard: "Do you realize who this is?!? This is Jim Marshall -- you know, Marshall amps -- without whom there might not have been a NAMM or a music gear industry!"
The guard looked at me like I was speaking German. Apparently not a guitar player.
So I said, "Mr. Marshall -- you can use my badge to get in. Once you get to the Marshall booth, just send someone back out with it." He thanked me and took the badge and went in. A guy came back out with my badge and thanked me profusely. Later on, I stopped by the Marshall booth (room, actually) to check out their stuff. And Jim Marshall came up to me and thanked me again (which I thought was cool -- I'd have thought he might have forgotten me already given how hectic NAMM can be and the fact that he was about 80).
A fine man. RIP, Mr. Marshall.
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Sad news. I haven't been a Marshall guy for years, but from time to time I play at a studio with a number of different amps and I always opt for a JCM 800. They just always sound right!
An interesting Jim Marshall story:
A few years ago (I don't know, maybe it was 2005 or so), I was at Winter NAMM in Anaheim and I was outside having a smoke. Finished the smoke and went to go back into the show. As I'm on my way in, a guard is hassling this little old guy that he can't get into the show without a badge. I look, and it's Jim Marshall! I told the guard: "Do you realize who this is?!? This is Jim Marshall -- you know, Marshall amps -- without whom there might not have been a NAMM or a music gear industry!"
The guard looked at me like I was speaking German. Apparently not a guitar player.
So I said, "Mr. Marshall -- you can use my badge to get in. Once you get to the Marshall booth, just send someone back out with it." He thanked me and took the badge and went in. A guy came back out with my badge and thanked me profusely. Later on, I stopped by the Marshall booth (room, actually) to check out their stuff. And Jim Marshall came up to me and thanked me again (which I thought was cool -- I'd have thought he might have forgotten me already given how hectic NAMM can me).
A fine man. RIP, Mr. Marshall.
That is a nice story. RIP Jim
threeminutesboy
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Rip mr Marshall
French Kiss
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Thank you Mr Marshall !
Astrofreq
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Tubes4Tone
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RIP Mr. Marshall - I have been the proud owner of several Marshalls over the years !!
JCM 800
AVT50
DSL 50
Marshalls Rock !
JCM 800
AVT50
DSL 50
Marshalls Rock !
ozzyrules
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Jeff,
That was a great story that brightened an otherwise sad day. R.I.P. Jim.
That was a great story that brightened an otherwise sad day. R.I.P. Jim.
joe web
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really a sad day in musical industries history.
RIP Dr. Jim Marshall OBE
Jim was a great guy, so kindful and down to earth.
met him a few times and he was always smiling and new a nice story to tell.
RIP Dr. Jim Marshall OBE
Jim was a great guy, so kindful and down to earth.
met him a few times and he was always smiling and new a nice story to tell.
Dr.Strangenote
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Jim, rest in peace. You are a legend!
Ricman
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The original Guitar Hero.
Another company has coined the phrase "The Sound in your Head". The sound in my head is a cranked-up Marshall. Nothing touches it in my opinion.
A sad loss, but what an in incredible contribution to the world.
Another company has coined the phrase "The Sound in your Head". The sound in my head is a cranked-up Marshall. Nothing touches it in my opinion.
A sad loss, but what an in incredible contribution to the world.
