This Hammond B-3 organ was owned by musician James Brown, often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul."
Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown
- Description
- A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl and brass colored metal rivets is "God ~ father." The organ has two keyboards with both preset and manual keys, a folding top and a single foot pedal. Electrical outlets are on the back of the organ at its base.
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Manufactured by
- Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc., American, founded 1934
- Trek II Products, Inc., American
- Owned by
- James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006
- Date
- 1968
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Medium
- vinyl, wood, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 40 x 50 x 30 in. (101.6 x 127 x 76.2 cm)
- Type
- electronic organs
- musical instruments
