Lindsey using a pick!

[larg]

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he uses a pick durring Temporary One on the Dance video-- but that's the ONLY time I've ever seen it happen. Watch him durring the guitar solo, though; he's using a picking technique and holding his hand in such a manner that he could not possibly be playing without one.

Adam

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by face of glass

This matter of Lindsey using a pick is similar to him using a condom.

I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Thanks, Gaius.


BTW, I do think Lindsey is using a pick in Temporary One.

[CarneVaca]

Originally Posted by larg

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he uses a pick durring Temporary One on the Dance video-- but that's the ONLY time I've ever seen it happen. Watch him durring the guitar solo, though; he's using a picking technique and holding his hand in such a manner that he could not possibly be playing without one.

No. I've seen several guys who don't use picks put their index and thumb together as if they were holding one. The reason is that you get the benefit of both nails striking the strings, and that increases the volume on the up and down swings. Upswings with just the index nail lose a lot of volume.

[face of glass]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Thanks, Gaius.

Glad I could be of service Krista.

[Gazza]

I can vaguely remember him using a pick in a video of a live performance, and I do think it was this one. I downloaded it ages ago though, and it's long gone from my computer now. And I do remember reading an interview where he said they tried to get him to use one when they first joined (when playing live).

[GoldDustGypsy03]

The man is clearly gifted lol I've been teaching myself to play the Acoustic since last year and it sounds horrible when I don't use a pick!

[Janet]

Yeah, I heard about him using a pick. I have a tape of it but I haven't seen it in ages.

Lindsey said before that they tried to get him to use one and I guess they won that particular battle but not one since then

I bet it was hard for him to use one LOL.

[Gazza]

You can download a video of Over My Head from the Midnight Special at throwndown.net. He's clearly using a pick, playing a fender.

[David]

What I'd like to know is whether Lindsey BucKINGham uses mint wax floss or plain.

[Gwillaker]

Say it aint so!

[golddustwoman77]

Originally Posted by David

Carne, he's definitely using a pick on Over My Head on Midnight Special. But of course this was from his first year in Fleetwood Mac, which was a long time ago. I think the perhaps occasional use of the pick early on fell by the wayside before very long. The film footage of Over My Head on the 1977 tour shows no pick. It's pick-free!

Exactly! I have this very footage on tape. Lindsey is definitely using a pick (It is brown). I have watched or listened to an interview with Lindsey that explained why he used a pick early on in Fleetwood Mac. Initially, Mick, John, and Chris wanted Lindsey to use a pick to help with the transition between Bob Welch and him/sound consistency on certain songs. Lindsey, being the new member, caved in to them. Therefore, Lindsey played with a pick for a small amount of time early on. Lindsey DID NOT want to use a pick, and after a short time, Lindsey convinces the other band members that it wasn't necessary to use a pick to achieve the effect they wanted on these songs. He hasn't used a pick on stage since, including The Dance.

If you look at studio footage, Lindsey sometimes uses a pick for certain effects on certain songs, even now---but it is rare. He has talked about this in interviews, as well.