The lives of U.G. Leedy and George Way are detailed in this book which also explains the structure of their enterprises. Neither man operated as a sole proprietor. Both Leedy and Way had business partners and stockholders, and both men eventually lost control of their businesses. This book places in context not only Leedy Manufacturing, Inc. and George Way Drums, Inc., but also Advance Drum Company, C.G. Conn Ltd., General Products (L&S Drums), Leedy & Ludwig Drums, Camco Drum Company, and GHW, Inc.