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Key Man: Laurens Hammond, Inventor Of The Hammond Organ

We present a uDiscover Music playlist celebrating Laurens Hammond's fantastic invention, starring Jimmy Smith, Booker T and the MGs, Procol Harum, and many more.

Hats Off To Hammond Organ Inventor Laurens Hammond
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Key Man: Laurens Hammond, Inventor Of The Hammond Organ