Hammond Times was published by the Hammond Organ Company from around 1938 through at least 1962 (the last issue that I have personally seen is 1962). Click on the link below to download the 12-page issue Vol XV, No. 11, from March of 1953.
This is, of course, the Pre-Rock-Era. The Hammond Organ, long a staple of rock music, began its career as an instrument for churches that wanted a reliable, inexpensive alternative to pipe organs. When you think ‘Hammond Organ,’ you probably imagine something like this:
…but, of course, this was not Hammond’s intention for these devices. They were imagining something more like this:
The Hammond Organ’s incredible sound (owing in large part to the rotating Leslie speakers that often amplified it) was intended to be the sound of the heavens… the sound of the Lord. What better way to bolster your Rock-anthem than with the Chords Of God. It’s adaptation to RocknRoll was inevitable.
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Hi I was just wondering what if anything the Hammon Times publications are worth?
I have 12 issues ranging from 1965-1968 diffrent volumes and special issuses all in excellent condition. I would appreciate any insight in this.
Thank you
hi cyndi. i don’t believe that these publications have any monetary value. i bought a pile of them at an estate sale for a dollar. eBay seems to see them getting fifty cents to 5 dollars when and if they do sell. i would imagine that you could get $10 for your set on eBay but it might take a couple tries to move it. good luck. c.