Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies
- John Sykes, guitarist for Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65 after a hard-fought battle with cancer, according to a statement on his website.
- Sykes began his career in 1980 with the band The Tygers of Pan Tang before joining Thin Lizzy as lead guitarist, contributing to an album that sold about 20 million copies worldwide.
- David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake, expressed his condolences on Instagram, sharing memories and photos of Sykes from the 1980s.
- Drummer Carmine Appice, who played with Sykes in Blue Murder, praised Sykes' talents and described him as someone he loved like a brother.
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John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies At 65
If you are a fan of rock music, it is impossible not to know the legendary John Sykes. John Sykes was a popular British guitarist who played for Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake rock bands. He was well known for his exceptional guitar and songwriting skills, and he made quite a number of the soundtracks associated with rock music in its golden era. Sadly, the guitarist has passed away at the age of 65 following a “hard-fought battle with cancer.” The n…
John Sykes has died at the age of 65. The former guitarist of Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake succumbed to cancer. His death has deeply touched prominent music colleagues.
Tributes pour in as rock legend dies at 65
Sykes was honoured by former bandmates and musicians, including members from Whitesnake, Blue Murder and Guns N’ Roses. John Sykes, the guitarist for bands like Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at 65. ‘It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer,’ a statement on his website read. ‘He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn’t know him…
John Sykes Dies: Former Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist Was 65
John Sykes, a hard-rock guitarist and singer who played with Thin Lizzy before joining Whitesnake for its smash 1987 album and later forming Blue Murder, has died of cancer. He was 65. The news was confirmed on Sykes’ Facebook page, but other details including a date of death were not provided. “He will be remembered […]
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