The Left-Handed Guitar Players That Changed Music By John Engel
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Artists

  • Al McKay : One of the true masters of the rhythm guitar. Al's chops were crucial to Earth, Wind & Fire's glorious 1970s music.
  • Beeb Birtles : Beeb, of Little River Band fame, is an amazing singer-songwriter, and lefty guitar player.
  • Dick Dale : The King of the Surf Guitar! What more can we say? (He plays left-handed upside-down.)
  • Eric Bogle : Australia's legendary folk singer-songwriter by way of Scotland; as humorous as he is moving.
  • Gerard Blanc : Gerard was the lead singer with France's premier 1970/80s prog-rock/pop band Martin Circus. His highly successful solo career showcases his warm tenor and melodic pop songwriting.
  • Gregg Wright : Blues-rock, emotional and versatile lefty upside-down guitarist, singer-songwriter.
  • Houtson Jones : Lefty upside-down wizard Glenn Pomianek's band. Irresistible jazz-country-blues-boogie.
  • Huw Gower : Lefty Huw Gower, formerly with 1980s power-pop group The Records, has continued solo in New York City and collaborated with David Johansen of the New York Dolls.
  • Ira Siegel : Guitarist extraordinaire, Ira has lent his left-handed sparkle to many artists' recordings and played many years with the Bacon Brothers.
  • Jen Leigh : Jen is a remarkable electric guitarist with a funky groove who has played with big acts - and she's a righty playing left-handed!!!
  • John Schumann : One of Australia's great folk song heroes and frontman of the seminal 1980s group Redgum.
  • L.A. Jones & the Blues Messengers : Hard-hitting blues guitar and cool lyrics from L.A., inspired by Albert King, Buddy Guy, and Muddy Waters.
  • Luke Morley & Thunder : Lefty Luke is the lead guitarist / songwriter with Thunder, one of Britain's greatest -- and most fun -- rock bands.
  • Manfred Schlaier : Check out Manne's fascinating sax/guitar duo with Thomas Hirt - as well as his own site at Guitar Injection.
  • Ollie Halsall Archive : The definitive site on Ollie Halsall, Britain's greatest unknown rock guitarist of all time.
  • Vicki Vomit : Vicki's a metal-pop-folk-rock singer-songwriter-guitarist... and a comedian!
  • Willie Duncan : Producer, and guitarist with German mainstay rock band Spider Murphy Gang.

Guitars

  • DHR Music Vintage Guitars : Specializing in rare, upscale lefty instruments.
  • Folkway Music : The folks at Folkway Music (Toronto) are high-class instrument dealers AND make special efforts to stock top-flight left-handed guitars.
  • Gaskell Guitars : These left-handed solidbody electrics are designed by Kevin Gaskell in Australia and sold around the world. The trick? Popular yet hard-to-find styles like the Explorer in lefty form at affordable prices.
  • Guitarchives & Guitars Galore : guitars, parts, and home of the worldwide Guild expert, the friendly and distinguished Hans Moust.
  • Jerry's Lefty Guitar Store : Jerry Welch has launched this lefty-only guitar store in Sarasota, Florida. He is stocking some fine instruments and has our very best wishes!!!

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