“I think that John Sykes was the first guy, as a lead guitarist, just playing mind-boggling guitar in that context. At that time it was really cool rhythms, and the solos were just kind of your ...

John Sykes, a veteran hard-rock guitarist ... Born in Reading, England in 1959 and raised partially in Spain, Sykes began playing guitar as a teen and launched his professional career with a ...

(Gray News) - Guitarist and songwriter John Sykes, who played for Whitesnake ... CNN reported that along with his guitar-playing, Sykes was known for his songwriting and co-wrote the band ...

Comments from two very different types of guitar heroes, Steve Vai and Marty Friedman, show how impactful the late John Sykes’ playing personality was on his peers. The British guitarist ...

Musician John Sykes, the guitarist for Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and more, has died. He was 65. Sykes passed away after battling cancer, according to a post shared on his verified social media accounts.

John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked the world in legendary bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65. The rocker’s death was confirmed by both bands on social media ...