Legendary guitarist John Sykes dies

Rock ’n’ roll tributes flood in for Irish rock band Thin Lizzy’s legendary guitarist John Sykes
Rock ’n’ roll tributes have flooded in for Irish rock band Thin Lizzy’s legendary guitarist John Sykes after he died from cancer. John, who was 65 and died yesterday, famously described the group’s iconic frontman Phil Lynott, from Dublin, as his “hero”.
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 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 for several years;
John Sykes Dies: Former Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist Was 65
John Sykes, a guitarist who played with Thin Lizzy before joining Whitesnake for its smash 1987 album and later forming Blue Murder, has died of cancer at 65.
John Sykes, guitarist and hair-metal hitmaker with Whitesnake, dies at 65
The English guitarist co-wrote Whitesnake's 'Is This Love,' one of the defining power ballads of late-'80s hard rock.
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Guitarist John Sykes died earlier this month after a battle with cancer. He was 65.
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John Sykes, the world-renowned guitarist, best known for his work with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away at the age of 65 on January 21, 2025.
Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes Dies of Cancer at 65: 'Thoughtful, Kind and Charismatic'
John Sykes, a guitarist who played in bands like Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, died of cancer at age 65. He cowrote some of Whitesnake's biggest hits, like "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love."
John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 65
The British musician, who also released numerous solo albums, became chairman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019
Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies aged 65
Musician played on Irish band’s Thunder And Lightning album in early 1980s and toured playing Phil Lynott’s songs following his death
Legendary guitarist from beloved ‘80s rock bands dies at 65
John Sykes, best known for his work with popular rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has The British guitarist died after a bout with cancer, according to a statement posted to his website Monday. The statement did not disclose what type of cancer Sykes had nor did it reveal the musician’s exact death date.
Renowned guitarist for multiple rock bands dies at age 65
John Sykes, who made his name as one of rock’s top guitarists with bands such as Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65. The guitarist died because of cancer, according to an announcement on his official website.
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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
“When [guitarist] Snowy White decided to leave Thin Lizzy, John was the natural choice to join us. While Snowy brought a laid ...
John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 65
John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked the world in legendary bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65.
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Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes Dead At 65
John Sykes, the British hard rock guitarist best known for his time in Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away. Sykes’ ...