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John Sykes, a veteran hard-rock guitarist who was a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and the Tygers of Pan Tang, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook page. He had battled cancer ...
Related: Bernie Marsden, Whitesnake guitarist who co-wrote 'Here I Go Again,' dies at 72 A tribute to Sykes was also published on his personal Facebook page. "He will be remembered by many as a ...
Sykes began his career with the heavy-metal band Tygers of Pan Tang before softening his sound slightly for an album with Thin Lizzy in 1983 and eventually Whitesnake's smashingly successful self ...
Johnston was the keyboardist for Whitesnake's first few shows, but was not credited as a full band member. [2] Peter Solley: 1978 (died 2023) [3] Solley replaced Johnston and performed on Snakebite, but was still credited as a "special guest" performer. [4] [3] Richard Bailey 1984–1985 [11]
John Sykes died from cancer at age 65. The guitarist played for both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake before joining Blue Murder with Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice.
John James Sykes (29 July 1959 – 2024) was an English guitarist, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.He also fronted the hard rock group Blue Murder and released several solo albums.
M3 produced a triple-CD DVD called Rough 'n' Ready which again features the songs from their Whitesnake's legacy, now with former Rainbow member Doogie White as special guest sharing the vocal duties, and another live album, Classic Snake Live Vol I, in 2006 with former Black Sabbath member Tony Martin replacing Berggren and White. The band ...
British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.