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 ...
John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist and Co-writer of ‘Still of the Night' and ‘Is This Love,' Dies at 65
and saw two other guitarists miming his parts in the songs' videos and touring extensively with the band during its peak years. The post on his page reads: "It is with great sorrow we share that John ...
John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies at 65
John Sykes has died. The guitarist performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, and co-wrote "Is This Love" and more songs on Whitesnake's 1987 album.
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“He and I played some sweet music together”: Thin Lizzy legend Scott Gorham's tribute to former bandmate John Sykes
Following the death of former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake star John Sykes on 20 January, his former bandmate and fellow guitarist Scott Gorham has hailed Sykes as "a great musician". Gorham and Sykes ...
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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
“When [guitarist] Snowy White decided to leave Thin Lizzy, John was the natural choice to join us. While Snowy brought a laid-back, bluesy feel to the band, John introduced a heavier, more intense ...
Legendary late guitarist once auditioned for another iconic band
Sykes went on to release five solo albums, including strong live effort “Bad Boy Live!” in 2004. But for much of his later ...
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Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist John Sykes Dead at 65
Ex- Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes has died at the age of 65. According to a post on Sykes’ official social media pages, the veteran U.K. musician “passed away after a hard fought ...
Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes Dies of Cancer at 65: 'Thoughtful, Kind and Charismatic'
John Sykes, a guitarist who played in bands like Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, died of cancer at age 65. He cowrote some of Whitesnake's biggest hits, like "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love." ...
Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65
The British rock guitarist John Sykes, who played with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died aged 65. A statement on his ...
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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 ... and saw two other guitarists miming his parts in the songs’ videos and touring extensively with the band during its peak years.
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John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 65
John Sykes, a beloved guitarist who performed with ... In fact, it’s still an honor and privilege now to sing those songs that Phil wrote. To be picked by Phil is probably the highlight of ...
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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65
Guitarist John Sykes has died aged 65 ... and Iron Maiden at the 1985 “Rock in Rio” festival. Known for his song-writing as well as his guitar playing, Sykes co-wrote Whitesnake’s eponymous ...