by Zoe Papadakis
January 25, 2025
Veteran hard rock guitarist John Sykes, who famously performed with the likes of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and Tygers of Pan Tang, has died at age 65 after a long battle with cancer.
The news was confirmed in a statement on his official Facebook page.
“He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent, but for those who didn’t know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room,” the statement read.
Sykes is likely best remembered for his role in Whitesnake’s 1987 self-titled album, where he co-wrote nearly every track, including hits like “Still of the Night” and “Is This Love,” and played all the guitar parts, Variety reported. However, he was axed from the band before the album’s release due to conflicts with lead singer David Coverdale. Other guitarists were brought in to perform his parts in videos and during the band’s tours.
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