Saturday, April 07, 2012

Let's hear it for the "Lord of Loud"

I've been listening to some songs from the NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL this weekend in honor of the late JIM MARSHALL.
"THE LORD OF LOUD," Marshall pioneered guitar amplification and his company created the iconic amps that bear his name.
Marshall was a music shop owner when he was approached by PETE TOWNSHEND of THE WHO. Townshend wanted an amp with a louder sound, and the Marshall amp was born.
Stack some Marshalls on top of one another, and you have an enduring symbol of rock.
Marshall died last week, age 88.

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