Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes is remembered as “a truly unique talent ... Want all the hottest music and gear news, reviews, deals, features and more, direct to your inbox?

On January 20, 2025, one of my all-time guitar heroes, John Sykes, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was ...

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 ...

John Sykes was known for his distinguished knack when it came to composing engaging and memorable hard rock guitar riffs and solos. His songwriting contributions to the glam rock outfit Whitesnake ...

John Sykes, the legendary hard-rock guitarist who was a member of White Snake and Thin Lizzy has died at 65 following a battle with cancer, a post on Sykes’ Facebook page confirmed Monday night.

The rocker was an integral part of Whitesnake's hit self-titled album in 1987 Paul Natkin/Getty Guitarist John Sykes, who played in classic British rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy ...

“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 ...

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work ... Known for his song-writing as well as his guitar playing, Sykes co-wrote Whitesnake’s eponymous 1987 album, including two of the band ...

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work ... Rio” festival.Known for his song-writing as well as his guitar playing, Sykes co-wrote Whitesnake’s eponymous 1987 album, including ...