The passing of Marianne Barber of Joule Electra

Great Woman! I live in NC and picked up an amp from Jud personally. Marianne fed me dinner and treated me as family. They say, behind every great man is even a better woman. God bless you Jud, prayers will go out for you.

Jud and Marianne are such kind and gentle souls. My deepest sympathy to Jud and his family. Jeff

Marianne was the soul and inspiration of Joule-Electra and so shall she be forever. She will always be with us. She is in the music of our lives.

With Deepest Respect,

Joe Lavrencik

Yes, a terrible loss for her family and the audio community. God bless.

I met and became friends with Jud nearly 20 years ago. Not long after that I met Marianne and was welcomed into their home. Through the years, I was fortunate to see her many times, either in North Augusta or Las Vegas (CES). Marianne was one of those rare persons who just about everyone instantly liked. That was because she gave what she received, an honest, open-hearted caring about those who entered her life. Just read the responses from those who only met her through one or two phone conversations. As I suggested in another venue, Marianne was like a mother hen, ready to draw her family and friends alike in under her wings.

So as we remember Marianne, let us also remember Jud in this time of tremendous loss. Carry on good buddy with the undying love of a wonderful wife/partner and the empathy and support of more people than you'll ever know.