Chris Gill Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“He goes, ‘I play a little. I'm a hillbilly.’ Whips out his flatpick, man, and wailed on it.” How a devastating childhood accident and chance encounters with legends helped Ry Cooder become one of guitar’s most influential stylists2“America is a dangerous place at the moment.” Brian May says Queen will not perform in the U.S. “Everyone is thinking twice”3“She wasn’t feeling very good those days. The longer it went on, the worse it got.” The long road to Lucinda Williams’ breakthrough album — and the creative partnership that didn’t survive it.4“I had this funny feeling I knew what this was going to be.” How Peter Frampton discovered his signature effect while recording with George Harrison5“Three-track machines, no noise reduction. It‘s as close to live in the studio as you’re ever going to get.” Behind the breakup song that was retitled, remade and transformed into a psychedelic-rock classic
