The guitarist died after a 'hard fought' health battle, according to an official statement.

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also posted a photo of Sykes on ... before successfully auditioning to be the lead guitarist in Thin Lizzy. The classic rock band had already reached the peak ...

Thin Lizzy's The Acoustic Sessions debuts inside the top 10 on a pair of charts in the U.K. this week, and it misses out on a third by just a few spaces.

“When [guitarist] Snowy White decided to leave Thin Lizzy, John was the natural choice to join us. While Snowy brought a laid-back, bluesy feel to the band, John introduced a heavier, more intense ...

British rock guitarist John Sykes, who played for acclaimed bands such as Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy has died aged 65. Sykes’ death was announced via his official Facebook page on Monday night, ...

John Sykes has died. He was 65 years old. A notice shared on the Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist's website revealed that the artist had passed away after a battle with cancer. SIGN UP for ...

Stars to pay tribute included Slash from Guns N' Roses ... Sykes became lead guitarist with Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, alongside Scott Gorham. He performed on the Thunder And Lightning album ...

It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer,' a statement on his website read. 'He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional ...