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3/24/2010 10:39 AM
In the world of music magazine publishing, Jim Marshall was probably just as important as the musicians he photographed. In an industry where image so frequently becomes perception, Marshall's keen eye and craftsmanship produced thousands of photographs which may have done more to shape many artists’ images than the artists themselves.
In the 26 years I knew and worked with Jim, I never met a photographer more dedicated to the purity of his craft or more solid in the belief that the photos he was creating were an integral part of the fabric of the music scene as a whole.
When I began my career as a magazine designer, Jim Marshall was a larger-than-life figure, and even as we grew to become friends and collaborators, I was always a bit intimidated by his intense demand that the standards he set for his own quality and attention to detail be matched by everyone. To me he will always be that gold standard for music photography.
The industry will be poorer without him and he will be greatly missed.
— Paul Haggard, Guitar Player Art Director
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R.I.P. Jim Marshall
My favorite picture was at Altimont across the stage while the Stones were playing and during the melee that occured. I was there and probably standing next to him when he took the picture because that image was burned into my mind.
By Drew on
3/30/2010 9:25 AM
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R.I.P. Jim Marshall
Jims pics were awesome. Loved them all but the Cash flippin' the bird is classic..
By Dave on
3/31/2010 7:17 AM
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R.I.P. Jim Marshall
I met Jim Marshall in 1998 at a Hendrix art exhibition in DC.I have a short encounter with him on video.He was funny and soulful.Look at his work and you'll se he had a hell of an eye.If the photographer's art is the attempt to see effectively then look upon his work ye pretenders and tremble.
By Cordell Dickerson on
3/29/2010 6:06 PM
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R.I.P. Jim Marshall
His shot of Jimi Hendrix's silhouette on a Marshall stack is one of my all time favourite rock concert photos.Jim marshall was a rock star,a provider of powerful eye candy for music fans.
By David McGrath,Auckland,New Zealand on
3/31/2010 9:32 AM
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R.I.P. Jim Marshall
The photo of Duane Allman practicing in the motel bathroom is the best of the best. Personal, revealing and real.
By Ethan on
4/6/2010 4:20 AM
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Re: R.I.P. Jim Marshall
Jims photo of Bloomfield lying on the floor in LA studio recording "Super Session" is sooo cool!
By Curt on
4/19/2013 8:36 AM
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