Friedman has called the late guitarist a “game changer” when it came to solos, while Vai says he could never play guitar like him ...

John’s next move was Blue Murder project – a power-trio supergroup with Tony Franklin of The Firm on bass and the legendary ...

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?

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

Yesterday (January 20), it was announced that John Sykes – a hugely influential mainstay of '80s hard rock guitar who had stints in Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and Tygers of Pan Tang – had died at 65.

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.

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.

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 ...

John Sykes, a beloved guitarist who performed ... Born in Reading, England, in 1959 and raised partially in Spain, Sykes began playing guitar in his teens. He began his professional music career ...

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 ...

British guitarist John Sykes, known for his roles ... Born in Berkshire, England, in 1959, Sykes first took an interest in guitar as a teen and cited British musicians such as Led Zeppelin ...