Known as the 'father of loud', Marshall was a music teacher in London before he created his iconic guitar amplifier, made famous by the likes of The Who and Guns'n'Roses.

In a statement, the company he founded said in a statement:

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall. While mourning the Guv'nor though, we also salute a legendary man who led a full and ...