Now fully updated EThe Hammond Organ: Beauty in the BE traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You'll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond's tonewheel generator drawbar harmonics percussion scanner vibrato and other innovations as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus a B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying restoring and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs Leslie cabinets and B-3 masters at work.
- ISBN10 0879307056
- ISBN13 9780879307059
- Publish Date 1 June 2002 (first published 2 August 2000)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 19 March 2015
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
- Imprint Backbeat Books
- Edition Second Edition
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 320
- Language English