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Sykes began his career in 1980 with heavy metal band Tygers Of Pan Tang, recording two albums before joining Thin Lizzy in 1982. He played on the 1983 release Thunder and Lightning before ...

He played with metal band Tygers of Pan Tang in the early 1980s before joining Phil Lynott in Thin Lizzy for 12th album. Thunder and Lightning went Top 5 in the UK, fueled by the Top 30 single ...

(NEXSTAR) — Guitarist John Sykes, well-known for his time with rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65 years old. Sykes died in 2024 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” a ...

(Gray News) - Guitarist and songwriter John Sykes, who played for Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. Sykes died at the age of 65 after a “hard-fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on ...

(NEXSTAR) — Guitarist John Sykes, well-known for his time with rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65 years old. Sykes died in 2024 “after a hard fought battle with cancer ...

Before joining Whitesnake, Sykes was a key member of Thin Lizzy, contributing to the band’s final studio album, Thunder and Lightning. His innovative guitar playing helped modernize Thin Lizzy ...