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Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes, Dies

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What happened between John Sykes and David Coverdale? Legendry guitarist’s firing from Whitesnake explained

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.

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Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dead at 65

The death of John Sykes, whose contributions to Whitesnake spurred them to become one of the biggest-selling bands of the eighties, has been confirmed

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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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Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes, Dies at 65

John Sykes, best known for playing guitar with iconic bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65 years old and was reportedly battling cancer when he died on January 20, 2025. Thin Lizzy’s Instagram page confirmed the news and shared a statement about his passing.

Steve Vai followed John Sykes in Whitesnake – and he quickly decided what not to do when playing his parts

Before he pretty much permanently set down his own path, electric guitar hero Steve Vai's last stop was with the hugely successful Whitesnake. Vai was following in the footsteps of John Sykes, who passed away earlier this week (January 20) at the age of 65.

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“He and I played some sweet music together”: Thin Lizzy legend Scott Gorham's tribute to former bandmate John Sykes

Following the death of former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake star John Sykes on 20 January, his former bandmate and fellow ...

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Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist dies

Guitarist John Sykes, who played with rock bands including Think Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65.

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John Sykes Dies: Former Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist Was 65

John Sykes, a hard-rock guitarist and singer who played with Thin Lizzy before joining Whitesnake for its smash 1987 album ...

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John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies at 65

Sykes co-wrote "Is This Love," one of Whitesnake's biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and more songs on the band's ...

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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 who was a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and the Tygers of Pan Tang, has died, ...

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