John Sykes has passed away.

[Wyvern]

Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Blue Murder, Whitesnake, his solo work, and more.

For me a great guitar player, not a bad vocalist, and a solid composer.

He'll be truly missed.

Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES Dead At 65

Legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has died at the age of 65. Earlier today (Monday, January 20),the following statement was posted on Sykes's social media: "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away...

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[VoltronLions]

the guitar playing on the whitesnake 1987 album was top notch RIP

 

[Rex Keltoi]

Big influence on my playing, legendary tone and vastly under appreciated