Ear Worms 006 - The Innovations, History, and Artists Involved with the Hammond Organs

This episode take son the monster topic of the Hammond Line of organs. that began with Laurens Hammond's early rotating disc models in 1935. Over the years, the instruments achieved great popularity in church usage, soul music, jazz, rock and roll, and other musical genres. There are many models and innovations that came over the years that we will learn about and discuss. We will also learn about some performers, such as Jimmy Smith, Ethel Smith, Booker T. Jones, and others. We will also look at some of the restorative work being done today by Keyboard Exchange International and Steve Christie at Vintage Keys Studio.

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Credits

Jay Goodwin is a regular on the panel on B Sides: https://youtube.com/@BRollStage
and a frequent guest on Mr. Brown Alliance: https://youtube.com/@MrBrownAlliance
Atom Gray is the host of B Sides listed above.
Mike Gourley on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeMountainHawkGourley

Links to Music & Videos Used or Recommended in the Show

- Keyboard Exchange International Hammond A102, B3, and C3 Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-EL8-cyWfg
- Hammond C3 Organ Demo at Vintage Keys Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuccecI-tLQ
- Hammond M102 Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv5o0FDR3Fg
- Hammond C3 and M102 Hookup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-aS6shf5iA&t=807s
- Robin Richmond Hammond Organ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8olQmde5Spc
- Jimmy Smith Live in 65: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gobKu4UlxSA
- Ethel Smith Tico tico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvCis_JktXI
- Booker T & The MGs "Green Onions": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFQEsUjI0U8

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