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Nicknamed the ‘Father of Loud’, Jim Marshall was a pioneer of the rock ’n’ roll scene in Britain and beyond. To mark the anniversary of his birthday, Harriet Terrington writes about his life and groundbreaking inventions.
James Charles Marshall OBE (29 July 1923 – 5 April 2012) known as The Father of Loud[3] or The Lord of Loud, [4] was an English businessman and pioneer of guitar amplification.
Sep 18, 2012 · Forty years after Jim Marshall sold his first JTM45, three generations of guitarists and fans revere the name. Highlights in Marshall history, images of amp anatomy, details about famous players' preferred models, and testimonials from guitar stars round out this engrossing success story.
Jul 23, 2024 · Jim Marshall was a smart guy: he hired designers and got to work. Those early designs were inspired by Fender amplifiers available across the pond, amps that were really difficult to get your hands on in 1962 London.
Sep 24, 2020 · James Charles Marshall (better-known as Jim) started out as a tool-making engineer, a tap dancer turned professional singer and serious big-band drummer, and an inspirational drum teacher whose pupils included Hendrix’s Mitch Mitchell, as well as Micky Waller (Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart), Mick Underwood (The Herd, Gillan), and John Marshall (Soft ...
On the anniversary of Jim Marshall's passing, we take a look back at the history of the Father of Loud and the music legacy that lives on today. Read more about Marshall's history here:...
Apr 5, 2012 · Jim Marshall – The Father of LOUD – Rock History. Dr. Jim Marshall OBE who founded the British amplification company Marshall, has died at the age of 88. Now there was a man who made a difference fifty years ago when he started the company. It just grew and grew, and got louder and louder.
