6 fingered musicians ???

Subject: 6 fingered musicians ???
From: GUEST,erbert
Date: 18 Jun 10 - 12:18 PM

Apart from the usual jokes about the allegedly restricted gene pools
of remote rural communities,
are there actually any well known musicians with more than the standard quota
of 5 fingers per hand ?

Would it be a distinct advantage and positive aid to virtuosity
if the hands are healthily proportioned and well functioning ?


Just curious, and wishing I could reach a few extra frets and Keys with my fat stuubby digits..

Subject: RE: 6 fingered musicians ???
From: GUEST,Hootenanny
Date: 18 Jun 10 - 01:46 PM

For what it is worth, Chicago Bluesman the late Hounddog Taylor. It didn't give him any advantage however as he played a wild slide guitar.


Hoot

Subject: RE: 6 fingered musicians ???
From: Edthefolkie
Date: 18 Jun 10 - 03:57 PM

Richard Thompson - on each hand.

Subject: RE: 6 fingered musicians ???
From: Scorpio
Date: 18 Jun 10 - 05:04 PM

Had two thumbs on my right hand when I was born. Removed age 18 months. Have often joked about the guitar possibilities, as I fingerpick. Also considered the benefits of being able to order a six-pack with a handsignal, or having the ability to pick one's nose and masturbate at the same time.