“I think that John Sykes was the first guy, as a lead guitarist, just playing mind-boggling guitar ... Sykes joined up with drummer Carmine Appice and bass player Tony Franklin in the power ...

who also shared a tribute to Sykes. "We played such great music and had such great times together," he wrote on Facebook. "Check out Blue Murder 1, and The Cry of Love albums. John’s playing ...

Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on Facebook that, “John’s playing, writing and singing were amazing… I loved him like a brother.” ...

(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 ...