Guitar amp innovator Jim Marshall - dubbed "the Father of Loud" for creating kit used by some of the biggest names in rock - has died aged 88.Mr Marshall, who originally owned a music shop in London, founded Marshall Amplification 50 years ago.
Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain are among the musicians who used Marshall amps.
A statement posted on the company's website called him a "legendary man" who led a "truly remarkable life".
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash tweeted: "The news of Jim Marshall passing is deeply saddening. R & R will never be the same w/out him. But, his amps will live on FOREVER!"
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