Joel A. Siegel Latest articles by Joel A. Siegel “I Was Doing Things With My Fingers That I Couldn't Do With a Pick”: Mark Knopfler on His World-Famous Picking Technique By Rod Brakes, Dan Forte, Joel A. Siegel published 27 July 22 The Dire Straits guitarist explains how he developed his unique style. Guitarists 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“Our parents f***ed up!” Pete Townshend says kids today are living a modern version of his rock opera ‘Tommy’2Rich Robinson says success tore the Black Crowes apart — and explains why they refused to reunite until everything changed3Freddie Mercury didn’t want a guitar solo. Brian May fought for it — and created one of Queen’s most celebrated moments on record4“That’s where they f***ed it up.” Why Keith Urban still plays the battered Telecaster behind his biggest hits5Miles Davis gave him a cryptic instruction. The result was jazz-fusion’s foundational album
“I Was Doing Things With My Fingers That I Couldn't Do With a Pick”: Mark Knopfler on His World-Famous Picking Technique By Rod Brakes, Dan Forte, Joel A. Siegel published 27 July 22 The Dire Straits guitarist explains how he developed his unique style.