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What happened between John Sykes and David Coverdale? Legendry guitarist’s firing from Whitesnake explained
John Sykes, the world-renowned guitarist, best known for his work with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away at the age of 65 on January 21, 2025.
Remembering John Sykes, the powerhouse rock journeyman who breathed new life into Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy
John’s next move was Blue Murder project – a power-trio supergroup with Tony Franklin of The Firm on bass and the legendary ...
Steve Vai followed John Sykes in Whitesnake – and he quickly decided what not to do when playing his parts
On the subsequent tour, Sykes' place was taken by both Adrian Vandenberg and Vivian Campbell, though within just a couple of years, they too would be out of the band – the former temporarily, due to ...
John Sykes, guitarist and hair-metal hitmaker with Whitesnake, dies at 65
The English guitarist co-wrote Whitesnake's 'Is This Love,' one of the defining power ballads of late-'80s hard rock.
John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies at 65
Sykes co-wrote "Is This Love," one of Whitesnake's biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and more on the band's chart-topping, self-titled 1987 album.
John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist and Co-writer of ‘Still of the Night' and ‘Is This Love,' Dies at 65
John Sykes, a veteran hard-rock guitarist who was a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and the Tygers of Pan Tang, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook page. He had battled cancer for ...
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Rock Legend John Sykes Dies at 65: Tributes Pour in from Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Slash
The guitarist died after a 'hard fought' health battle, according to an official statement.
Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist dies
Guitarist John Sykes, who played with rock bands including Think Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65.
John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 65
The rocker co-wrote several of Whitesnake's biggest hits, including "Is This Love" and "Still of the Night." John Sykes, the ...
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John Sykes of Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Dies at 65
John Sykes, a former member of both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at age 65. An official statement confirmed that Sykes had been diagnosed with cancer. “He will be remembered by many as a man ...
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Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65
In 1984, he joined Whitesnake at the invitation of founder and frontman David Coverdale, recording parts for their Slide It In album and later for their self-titled 1987 release which was a critical ...