Why Are There So Many Left-handed Geniuses In Music?

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans - A podcast by Rich Price and Clint Bierman

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In this episode, Rich and Clint explore the possible connection between left-handedness and musical genius. From Mozart to McCartney, Bach to Hendrix, is there a disproportionate number of creative geniuses who were left-handed and why would that be? With special guest David Wolman, author of "A Left Handed Turn Around The World." • Intro - Why Are There So Many Left-handed Geniuses In Music? • Making the case - A list of the greats • Jimi Hendrix • Dick Dale (father of Surf Rock) • Lefties who play righty (from Paul Simon to Duane Allman) • Seinfeld on being a lefty • Science behind lefthandedness • Great drummers who are lefties • Let's Go To The Comments • Lefties in sports and science • Special Guest David Wolman, author (Aloha Rodeo) & journalist (Wired, NY Times) • Did we do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices