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Jim Marshall, Founder of Marshall Amp Dies At 88

April 5th seems to be a shitty day for rock and roll. Kurt Cobain and Layne Stayley both died on this day (the latter of whom MetalSucks is paying tribute to all day) and we're saddened to learn that "the father of loud," Dr. Jim Marshall, the dude who invented those sweet sweet Marshall amplifiers, has died today at the age of 88. Marshall started his career selling drum kits, but eventually began building amplifiers. Marshall recently celebrated their 50th anniversary as a company.

Whenever I think of the Marshall brand, I just think of the endless stacks of Marshalls seen at a Slayer show. Rest In Peace, Mr. Marshall. Here are some touching tweets from musicians:

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