The Hammond organ's surging popularity in the 1950s had everything to do with economics and efficiency. Early in the decade, organ models became increasingly compact and more affordable, allowing artists to transport them and clubs to purchase one and store it in a corner. Organists were especially profitable for smaller clubs, since the keyboard could …
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