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

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

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The Age Old Question is an insightful and hilarious podcast for the music fan who has ever debated music's unanswerables. Each episode tackles another debate in music fandom ("Is D Minor the saddest of all keys?" "Why do people hate the Eagles?"...). Rich Price and Clint Bierman host and call on friends and experts to help settle them once and for all. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.