By: Mark Vail Now fully updated. This book celebrates the rich history and potent influence of the Hammond B-3 and the Leslie speaker, the instrument pairing that changed organ music forever. The book explains the tone-wheel system that renders the famous Hammond sound, and reveals the secrets behind the B-3's drawbars, presets, pedalboard, percussion, and other features that made Hammond organs unique. Packed with photos of the top musicians and all the key models, this book also features a discography that guides you to a wide range of must-hear Hammond recordings, from stars such as: Jimmy Smith, Keith Emerson, Paul Shaffer, Tom Coster, Booker T. Jones, Sly Stone, and many others. This book also features "25 licks you must know", plus key performance techniques from the masters of the B-3. 319 pages, softbound book