One of the first Marshalls in the US

[1fastdog]

My friend Rodney Justo has been singing for years. He was in groups in my area, they then became the Candymen as Roy Orbison's backup band, then several of the same band mates became the Atlanta Rhythm section. Rodney sang on their first album and is now back with them touring.

Rodney told me that in 1963 they went to England with Roy. While there Jim Marshall gave some of his amps to the band. Rodney also mentioned the Beatles were their opening act at a few of the shows. Roy Orbison gave this Marshall to the Barry, who later played for Roy and went on to ATlanta Rhythm Section. Barry still has the amp, so this is one of the first Marshalls to come to the US, enjoy:

 

[Jeff West]

Great! If the amp was actually a gift from Marshall, that was unusual from what we've been told.

Is it known to be on any records? I think "Mean Woman Blues" came out right after that British tour!

Loved Roy, unique and brilliant artist and performer right up to the end. And of course he lives on. Glad the bandmates and amp do too.

 

[mistersnappy]

Wow! Two of my fave things: Barry Bailey and an old Marshall. Wish that pic came with a soundfile!!!

 

[bigsby'd]

Great! If the amp was actually a gift from Marshall, that was unusual from what we've been told.

Is it known to be on any records? I think "Mean Woman Blues" came out right after that British tour!

Loved Roy, unique and brilliant artist and performer right up to the end. And of course he lives on. Glad the bandmates and amp do too.

I have a live album from the European tour that probably has these amps on it.

 

[blewsbreaker]

Cool!
:dude:

 

[1fastdog]

I really don't know if Jim gave amps away much or not. It seems thay had a good relationship over the years as Roy arranged for Barry and Paul Goddard to get 100 watt heads, one being a bass model, and 4 4x12 cabs each... maybe Roy bought the later rounds.

It's my understanding the Candymen Marshalls were stored for several years in Dothan, AL. This stuff was quite a long time ago. Barry's amp, as I said was Roy's... according to Rodney and from the original batch.

 

[Mitchell]

Great photo, thanks for sharing...

 

[goldtop0]

A good bit of amp history right there:salude


The Big O was just the best imo!!

 

[Humbuck]

Wow!

 

[1fastdog]

 

[BIG Dave]

Wonder what that toggle switch is for?

 

[Bluefinger]

Wonder what that toggle switch is for?

Power switch? Where was it located on these amps?

 

[Etosser]

It's my understanding the Candymen Marshalls were stored for several years in Dothan, AL.

I have heard this as well. A friend of mine in Mobile told me about this 15 or so years ago.

I believe at one time there was also a burst rumor attached, but isn't there always?

 

[mistersnappy]

Man, what a cool story and gig! Touring with Roy!

 

[soulbrojcs]

Wow! Two of my fave things: Barry Bailey and an old Marshall. Wish that pic came with a soundfile!!!

I'm with you on this one... BOTH of them have been favorites of mine forever. saw Barry with ARS in the 70's... great band, great music, & great show!!! I also loved the interview with him in Guitar Player Magazine back in the late 70's.

 

[John Smolakis]

Wonder what that toggle switch is for?

Ground switch?

 

[mistersnappy]

I'm with you on this one... BOTH of them have been favorites of mine forever. saw Barry with ARS in the 70's... great band, great music, & great show!!! I also loved the interview with him in Guitar Player Magazine back in the late 70's.

Barry will make any Norlin-haters reconsider! Some great tones out of his rig and he has some of the slinkiest phrasing. Whew! Would love to sit with him for a hour or two! :jim

 

[1fastdog]

I spotted this on a Russian site. It's Beaverteeth, a band which included Rodney and some of the Alabama cats who were in the "Candymen".

The absolute best version of the Carl Perkins tune I have ever heard.

Hit play and enjoy a bit of the thing we were all about way back when. This was Rodney's project after leaving ARS and it reunited hime with some other Candymen alumni.

The band was: Jeff Cheshire - David Adkins - Rodney Justo
Larry Hunter - Mike Turner - John Rainey Adkins

http://baseofmp3.com/download.php?path=1-5775-55757926-b1815ae55b4a&dur=3%3A31&artist=Beaverteeth&title=Dixie+Fried

 

[blewsbreaker]

I spotted this on a Russian site. It's Beaverteeth, a band which included Rodney and some of the Alabama cats who were in the "Candymen".

The absolute best version of the Carl Perkins tune I have ever heard.

Hit play and enjoy a bit of the thing we were all about way back when. This was Rodney's project after leaving ARS and it reunited hime with some other Candymen alumni.

The band was: Jeff Cheshire - David Adkins - Rodney Justo
Larry Hunter - Mike Turner - John Rainey Adkins

http://baseofmp3.com/download.php?path=1-5775-55757926-b1815ae55b4a&dur=3%3A31&artist=Beaverteeth&title=Dixie+Fried

Awesome! That sure sounds like that BB combo to me.:headbange

 

[LPBlues]

man that sounds great! Got me wanting to get back to my music room and let er rip. Thanks 1fastdog...