He was as famous for his song-writing as he was for his talent with the guitar. Sykes co-wrote Whitesnake’s iconic 1987 album, including a pair of the band’s greatest hits, “Still of the ...

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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.

A statement issued on his official website Monday confirmed the legendary English guitarist died after a fight with cancer. “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away ...

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Revered hard rock guitarist John Sykes, who was best known for his work in Thin Lizzy and the multiplatinum-selling glam rock group Whitesnake, has died at age 65. The following statement was ...

John Sykes, the British hard rock guitarist best known for his time in Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away. Sykes’ social-media pages reported his passing yesterday, saying that Sykes ...