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Tributes pour in for Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang guitarist John Sykes
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.
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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How guitar hero John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes is remembered as “a truly unique talent and a wonderful friend” by Darren Wharton, who played keyboards in Thin Lizzy during Sykes’ brief tenure ...
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Steve Vai and Marty Friedman on John Sykes' influence and guitar skills
“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 ...
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Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes Dies of Cancer at 65: 'Thoughtful, Kind and Charismatic'
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 ...
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Guitarist John Sykes of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy dies
(NEXSTAR) — Guitarist John Sykes, well-known for his ... What does this mean? Sykes eventually became the group’s lead guitar player. A few years later, Sykes was invited to join the band ...
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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 ... Born in Reading, England in 1959 and raised partially in Spain, Sykes began playing guitar as a teen and launched his professional career with a ...
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John Sykes, guitarist and hair-metal hitmaker with Whitesnake, dies at 65
Guitarist John Sykes, who played with ... we were unable to connect as people.” Sykes was born in Reading, England, in 1959 and started playing guitar as a teenager. He performed with the ...
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Tributes pour in for Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang guitarist John Sykes
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.
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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dead at 65
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.
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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65
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 ...
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John Sykes, former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 65
Correction & clarification: A prior version of this obituary misidentified John Sykes in a photo and it has since been replaced. The news was announced on his official Facebook page Monday evening ...