Patrick BrennanSocial Links Navigation 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"I thought, Wow, what an effective thing to do! And I learned it directly from him.” Alex Lifeson reveals the technique he stole from Rory Gallagher during their time together on the road2“He ain’t no Mick Taylor, and he’s no Harvey Mandel! He’s what I call a C-plus guitar player.” Harvey Mandel tells how Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards ruined his chance to join the Rolling Stones 3The Presidents' Day sale at Musician's Friend includes a massive up to 40% off guitar gear – here’s three deals that caught my eye4“Those guys were focused. We were drug addicts.” Marty Friedman and Chris Poland downplay the Metallica/Megadeth rivalry and admit they learned a lot from the metal giants 5“I said, 'Oh God, I made a big mistake!'” Rudy Sarzo nearly lost the opportunity of a lifetime when he rejected Ozzy Osbourne's offer to join his band