When U.S. Patent 1,956,350 was issued to Laurens Hammond on April 24, 1934, for an “electrical musical instrument,” the world of music changed forever. My first organ was a Hammond. My Aunt Vina, my school, my church and just about everyone else I knew who had an organ, had a Hammond organ. Do you know…
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The Story of Laurens Hammond
e Book: Biography What is the connection between an electric clock that doesn’t tick, a device to watch a movie in 3-D, a card table that shuffles the cards for you, and a musical instrument? Learn the true story of the mischievous boy who followed his dream to become an “independent inventor” with over 100…
Gail Masinda (History Heights & Maestro Heights) 