5 deaths that have rocked the music world in 2025
The music world has lost some exceptionally talented performers thus far in 2025. The following is a quick look at five ...
Legendary late guitarist once auditioned for another iconic band
Sykes went on to release five solo albums, including strong live effort “Bad Boy Live!” in 2004. But for much of his later ...
Music world rocked by 20 deaths in January. Here’s the list of those lost
The music world and its fans saw plenty of heartbreak and tragedy in January with at least 20 notable musicians having lost ...
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Steve Vai and Marty Friedman on John Sykes' influence and guitar skills
Friedman has called the late guitarist a “game changer” when it came to solos, while Vai says he could never play guitar like ...
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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65
“John’s playing, writing and singing were amazing… I loved him like a brother.” Sykes began his career in 1980 with British band The Tygers of Pan Tang, before successfully auditioning to be the lead ...
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 ...
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Guitarist John Sykes of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy dies
(NEXSTAR) — Guitarist John Sykes, well-known for his time with rock bands ... The British guitarist started his career with The Tygers of Pan Tang in 1980, his bio explains. He spent two years with ...
John Sykes, guitarist for Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, dies at 65
(Gray News) - Guitarist and songwriter John Sykes, who played for Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. Sykes died at the age ...
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Guitarist John Sykes of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy dies
(NEXSTAR) — Guitarist John Sykes, well-known for his time with ... The British guitarist started his career with The Tygers of Pan Tang in 1980, his bio explains. He spent two years with the ...