Stargroves Tangie Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Came across a list of famous left-handed people, and to my surprise, Robert was on the list! Now, I have seen pics of him with a guitar, and he's holding it the way a right-handed guitarist would, so I just figured that he is a rightie. But then I remember reading somewhere that Joe Perry of Aerosmith is left-handed but plays guitar right-handed (which sounds strange to me but I guess it could be true). Anybody know for sure? (I guess anyone who's gotten an autograph in person would know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Came across a list of famous left-handed people, and to my surprise, Robert was on the list! Anybody know for sure? (I guess anyone who's gotten an autograph in person would know). Robert Plant is RIGHT-HANDED "Robert Plant signs autograph for Rick Barrett in Tulsa, Oklahoma (March 2005)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Robert Plant is RIGHT-HANDED "Robert Plant signs autograph for Rick Barrett in Tulsa, Oklahoma (March 2005)" Thanks Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59LesPaul Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 But then I remember reading somewhere that Joe Perry of Aerosmith is left-handed but plays guitar right-handed (which sounds strange to me but I guess it could be true). It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I'm a leftie who plays guitar right-handed. Besides Joe Perry, isn't there at least one major heavy guitar hero with this configuration? I feel sure there is, but I can't think of a name. BTW it's not uncommon for lefties to play, throw, bowl, hit, whatever (just not write!) in the right-handed fashion. EDIT: ok, I found a partial list of notable guitarists who are left-handed but play guitar right-handed: Paul Simon B.B. King Noel Gallagher Robert Fripp Mark Knopfler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyedye Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Came across a list of famous left-handed people, and to my surprise, Robert was on the list! Now, I have seen pics of him with a guitar, and he's holding it the way a right-handed guitarist would, so I just figured that he is a rightie. But then I remember reading somewhere that Joe Perry of Aerosmith is left-handed but plays guitar right-handed (which sounds strange to me but I guess it could be true). Anybody know for sure? (I guess anyone who's gotten an autograph in person would know). Not sure if Robert is a lefty, but looks like Mr. Jones took care of that question. I can tell you that most people hold the guitar the same way, regardless if they are right or left handed. Some lefties do feel more comfortable holding the guitar the other way. I'm a lefty and I feel most comfortable holding it the way a right handed person would because my left hand is stronger and it's easier to manipulate making it the perfect hand to hold down cords. Not saying it's helped my playing any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickZepp Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Some lefty named Hendrix comes to mind. Not a ton of lefty guitarists now that I think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Well yeah but Hendrix played a left-handed guitar - ditto Kurt Cobain. We were trying to come up with lefties who play right-handed guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I thought he was a lefty as he always held the mic in that hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickZepp Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I kind of figured we were just coming up with lefty guitarists. Tony Iommi is another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 There's a famous pic of the band, which I can't find, but which is a mirror image, in which Robert is signing a hotel register with what looks like his left hand. But isn't. Thus this notion surfaces occasionally. Damn, can't find it anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxie Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I thought he was a lefty as he always held the mic in that hand. I noticed that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 I can tell you that most people hold the guitar the same way, regardless if they are right or left handed. Some lefties do feel more comfortable holding the guitar the other way. I'm a lefty and I feel most comfortable holding it the way a right handed person would because my left hand is stronger and it's easier to manipulate making it the perfect hand to hold down cords. Not saying it's helped my playing any. That's an interesting point, Tyedye, it makes sense- and who knows, maybe it's why Joe Perry, BB King and other lefties use their left hand as the fret hand too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 That's an interesting point, Tyedye, it makes sense- and who knows, maybe it's why Joe Perry, BB King and other lefties use their left hand as the fret hand too. Robert also plays tennis and guitar right-handed. Holding a mic in his left hand may connote he prefers to use his dominate hand to emote, as opposed to proof of true ambidexterity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 My daughter's left handed and plays guitar the right handed way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 My daughter's left handed and plays guitar the right handed way. For which I blame you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Holding a mic in his left hand may connote he prefers to use his dominate hand to emote. Maybe he habitually twirls his hair around his right finger when he's nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Rafael Nadal is right-handed and plays tennis with his left hand. Just thought I'd mention it. Go Rafa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyedye Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Well yeah but Hendrix played a left-handed guitar - ditto Kurt Cobain. We were trying to come up with lefties who play right-handed guitar. Paul McCartney Jimi Hendrix Toni Iommi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Backwards there Tyedye. Lefties who play right-handed is what they're after my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyedye Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Backwards there Tyedye. Lefties who play right-handed is what they're after my friend. Yes. You are right. I should go to bed and try reading when I have more sleep eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yes. You are right. I should go to bed and try reading when I have more sleep eh? I wish I could sleep. I'm sure there's people here who wish I could too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyedye Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I wish I could sleep. I'm sure there's people here who wish I could too! Pft: Who cares what they think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkh87 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 no its not umcommen im left handed and i play the guitar like a rightie would i tried doing it with a left handed guitar, uh uh aint happing lol you just pick it up which ever way is most compatable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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