Amp innovator Jim Marshall OBE - dubbed "the Father of Loud" for creating kit used by some of the biggest names in rock - has died aged 88.
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Mr Marshall, who originally owned a music shop in London, founded Marshall Amplification 50 years ago.
A statement posted on the company's website called him a "legendary man" who led a "truly remarkable life". "In addition to the creation of the amps, chosen by countless guitar heroes and game changing bands, Jim was also an incredibly humble and generous man who, over the past several decades, has quietly donated many millions of pounds to worthy causes."
The Marshall Amps company, which is now based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a tribute concert at Wembley Arena. Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake and The Cult are among the bands who have been lined up to play at the September event. A fitting tribute.
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