Jun 7, 2017 · Sykes launched an incredible verbal attack on David Coverdale in Rock Candy, claiming the WHITESNAKE singer "used every excuse possible to explain why he didn't want to record his vocals" for...

Jan 21, 2025 · By then, Coverdale had brought in guitarist Adrian Vandenberg to re-record some of Sykes’ contributions, including the solo on Here I Go Again. David Coverdale had also made it clear that he did not want to collaborate with John Sykes ever again. He believed that it was going to be as if it was all over again.

May 15, 2023 · In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Metal Edge, WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale reflected on the breakdown of his working relationship with guitarist John Sykes, who co-wrote nine of...

Jan 21, 2025 · David Coverdale is among the rock stars who have paid tribute to John Sykes following the legendary English guitarist’s death. A statement issued on John Sykes’ official website last night (20th January) confirmed that the 65-year-old rock icon died after a lengthy battle with cancer.

May 15, 2023 · David Coverdale squashed any hopes of a reunion with ex-Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes in a May 2023 interview.

May 18, 2023 · David Coverdale of Whitesnake has spoken candidly about his strained relationship with former guitarist John Sykes.

Jan 21, 2025 · RIP John Sykes 💔🕊️ My condolences to his family and friends. Whitesnake/David Coverdale #johnsykes. #ripjohnsykes #whitesnake #whitesnakeband. Posted by Jerry Dixon on Monday, January 20, 2025

Nov 13, 2024 · Adrian Vandenberg recalled finally caving and joining Whitesnake after declining the offer several times, and admitted that he was "surprised" by the fact that David Coverdale and the powers...

Jan 22, 2025 · In 2014 Classic Rock spoke with John Sykes, the former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist, about Blue Murder, the band he formed after parting ways with David Coverdale in 1986. Much loved, they influenced a generation of later musicians, including Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy. Sykes died this week, aged just 65.

May 17, 2023 · The brainchildren behind that album, Coverdale and guitarist John Sykes, caught lightning in a bottle but couldn’t contain it for long. Before the album was even released, Sykes departed Whitesnake.