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— The story of Jim Marshall, the man
behind the legendary Marshall sound is now told
in a new authorized biography, Jim Marshall: The Father
of Loud —
MELVILLE, NY, January 23, 2004 — Marshall
Amplification company founder Jim Marshall held a book signing
to officially introduce his new authorized biography, Jim
Marshall: The Father of Loud, by Rich Maloof (published
by Backbeat Books). The event was held on Saturday, January
17, 2004 at Guitar Center’s Hollywood store, home
of the famous Hollywood RockWalk® where Mr. Marshall
was an inaugural inductee in 1985. On hand to support Jim
and autograph copies of the book were some of the industry’s
leading guitar heroes and longtime Marshall artists including:
Slash (who wrote the forward of the book); Kerry King (Slayer);
Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains); and John 5 (Marilyn Manson).
In addition, a giveaway was held for an ultra-rare, purple
Marshall 1959SLPX head with matching 1960TV cabinet.
About Jim Marshall: The Father of Loud —
When music store owner and drum teacher Jim Marshall set
to work designing “the world’s first rock ‘n’
roll amp” to realize the musical dream of a few local
guitarists, he probably didn’t know he was creating
a tradition that has laid the very foundations of rock music.
But after hearing a young Pete Townshend play the sixth
prototype of ‘Number 1,’ which would later become
the JTM45, Mr. Marshall said, “That’s it! That’s
going to be the Marshall sound from now on.” And so
it was: since the 1960s, Marshall amps have been the first
choice of the greatest guitarists in rock history. Now,
Mr. Marshall’s story is told in a new authorized biography,
Jim Marshall: The Father of Loud, by Rich Maloof (published
by Backbeat Books), which features a forward written by
guitar hero (and personal friend of Jim) Slash. Since the
early 1960s, Marshall Amplifiers have been the choice of
countless musicians and can be seen on stages around the
world. The Marshall biography pays homage to the company’s
rich heritage and contributions to the world of rock and
encourages the readers to pursue their own musical dreams.
Photo Caption:
L-R: Kerry King (Slayer); Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains);
John 5 (Marilyn Manson); Slash
Seated: Marshall Amplification founder Jim Marshall. (Photo
by Gene Kirkland).
...ends 319 words
—For more information contact Leslie Buttonow, Marshall
Amplification, 316 South Service Rd, Melville, NY 11747.
Tel: (516) 333-9100; Fax: (516) 333-9108; Web: www.marshallamps.com
