thepurpleblob Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Just noting the passing of Jim Marshall at the ripe old age of 88. Whatever you think of his amps, there's no getting away from their iconic status! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Heard it a few minutes ago, Thoughts with the family and all his friends. A real legend, will be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Yeh - I spoke to him at a show probably 20 years ago. A really down to earth bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I met him at a Fair back in the 80s - proper down to earth fella who took the time to talk to me even though it was obvious that I couldn't afford to buy anything - Jim, I'm sure you will be missed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 And in Heaven, he shall create the sounds of Hell Jim, don't rest, and don't give them any peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1333621246' post='1604300'] And in Heaven, he shall create the sounds of Hell Jim, don't rest, and don't give them any peace. [/quote] got to concur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I have played at a few of his Birthday parties, and he was a real top bloke. R.I.P, man of volume. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Oh gosh,, really sorry to hear... Met Jim at the opening of a music shop in Grimsby donkeys years ago,, everyone was drinking champagne,, and he asked for a cup of tea,, classic.. Sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 That's sad to hear, my brother in our band has always used Marshall amps + cabs and I always thought they sounded excellent. He is a legend. Turn it up to 11 Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I loved the marshall I had for a while, even if I did think it was so heavy it was going to go through the floorboards... RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Rock In Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Damn shame. Another icon has gone... RIP, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I never met him but Jim Marshall changed my life. When I was at school, in my lunch hour, I used to go down to his shop in Hanwell and ogle the gear, mainly Precision basses and 412 cabs, and you might see someone famous! It was an amazing, magical, Aladdin’s cave in a very drab part of West London. Then they moved to a much larger shop in the middle of Ealing Broadway. When I had the money the first thing I bought was a 100 watt amp and 412 cab. I finally had the rig that all my heroes used. Sorry to hear that he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Sad news indeed. RIP fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Thudmaster May Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 [font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]His sound will live on forever! God Bless![/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipplebass Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 sad news from the owner of a VBA400 and a 77 Superbass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Very sorry to learn of this. His contribution is incalculable. Natch, sympathies to all who were close to him. I hope those who helped him run his business will continue to run it and develop its products in the manner he would wish. RIP Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks Jim for all the LOUD Rock music would not be the same without Marshall! I've had the pleasure of meeting him a few times over the years- a top gent and talented drummer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Marshall and Rock just go hand in hand. Sad sad news. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Bye Jim, and thanks for all the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 [quote name='Toddy' timestamp='1333621549' post='1604313'] Oh gosh,, really sorry to hear... Met Jim at the opening of a music shop in Grimsby donkeys years ago,, everyone was drinking champagne,, and he asked for a cup of tea,, classic.. Sadly missed [/quote] RIP Jim Which music shop in Grimsby was this?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 A true musical icon that pushed the limits of technology and gave us the most famous and popular brand in the business. RIP Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus_147 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Very sad news. RIP Mr Marshall, and thank you for spending the last 50 years making rock music the coolest thing on the planet. Back when I was buying my amp, I had a choice between getting my Laney half stack, or an old [url="http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/amplifiers/jim-marshall-2195-lead-bass-100w-amp-head-da1520"]Lead and Bass head[/url] for the same price. In the end time and money ran out, seeing as I'd need to buy a cab too, but I wish I'd been able to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Bye Jim, you've left a fantastic legacy, indeed changed many aspects of the world. Talent only goes so far with a good heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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