The Picks

The Picks
OriginTexas, United States
GenresLubbock sound
Years active1956–1959, 1969–1974, 1984–1985
MembersJohn Pickering
Bill Pickering
Bob Lapham

The Picks was an American vocal quartet that backed Buddy Holly and the Crickets' band on nine of the first twelve Crickets releases on Brunswick in 1957, as well as backing Buddy Holly solos for group sounds. The original members were John Pickering (lead), Bill Pickering (tenor), and Bob Lapham (baritone).