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FB Roundup: Jim Marshall, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, Matthew Riley

April 3, 2023

In this week’s FB Roundup, the family-owned Marshall Amplification is sold to Sweden’s Zound Industries; share losses see profits fall for the Lego family’s investment firm; and Matt Riley’s Daisy Group is poised to buy cybersecurity company ECSC.

Family-owned Marshall Amplification sold to Sweden’s Zound Industries
The UK-based Marshall Amplification, which was founded by Jim Marshall (pictured left) and his son Terry in 1962 and has since gone on to become the amp of choice for some of the world's most famous musicians, has been acquired by the Swedish firm Zound Industries.

The agreement, which will see all Marshall brands and Zound Industries rebranded as the newly formed Marshall Group, will see the Marshall family retaining 24%, making them the largest shareholders.

Strumming to greatness

January 2, 2008

For 175 years, some of the world’s most accomplished musicians have chosen Martin guitars. Sixth-generation Chris Martin IV talks to Marc Smith about just what makes his guitars so special

For 175 years, some of the world's most accomplished musicians have chosen Martin guitars. Sixth-generation Chris Martin IV talks to Marc Smith about just what makes his guitars so special.

What links Jimmy Rogers, Hank Williams, Willy Nelson, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash? A guitarist's hall of fame? Greatest ever guitar songs CD? In fact, they are all owners of a Martin guitar – the last word in acoustic guitar making.