Or how one lesson with a folk singer from the northeast of England (and a bunch of lost picks) changed the history of ...

Growing up, Mark Knopfler was just like any other young guitarist. He chose the biggest players to identify with and emulate.

It happens. Guitar picks break or get lost mid-performance, or you need to switch up the type of pick depending on the song you’re playing. Grabbing a new pick goes a little more smoothly when ...

The humble guitar pick - also known as a 'plectrum' - is an essential part of most guitarists' tone and playability, yet its importance is often overlooked. Simply changing which plectrum you use can ...

Gaar has spoken about the big impact the unusual guitar picks have on his overall sound. “He didn't like a pick,” Gaar explains. “And Brian, being ever so meticulous about this stuff ...

Last month, a signed and illustrated guitar pick that belonged to the late Nirvana bandleader Kurt Cobain sold at an auction for a whopping $14,678. It continues, "During the week of April 2 ...

As part of Radio 2's Guitar Season, we're proud to bring you the Guitar Pick Up - A series of online guitar lessons that aims to inspire beginners to pick up the instrument as well as those who ...