John Sykes
John James Sykes (29 July 1959 – 2024) was an English rock and heavy metal guitarist. He was best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. He also played for the hard rock group Blue Murder and released several solo albums.
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Birth name | John James Sykes |
Born | Reading, Berkshire, England | 29 July 1959
Died | 2024 (aged 65) |
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Years active | 1980–2024 |
Website | johnsykes |
On 20 January 2025, it was announced that Sykes had died from cancer in 2024 at the age of 65.[1][2]
Solo albums
- Out of My Tree (1995)
- Loveland (1997)
- 20th Century (1997)
- Nuclear Cowboy (2000)
- Bad Boy Live! (2004)
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Sykes (left) and Phil Lynott (right) performing with Thin Lizzy at the 1983 Reading Festival.
References
- ↑ "Legendary Guitarist John Sykes Dead At 65". Blabbermouth.net. 20 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ↑ "John Sykes - The Official Website of Guitarist John Sykes". John Sykes. Archived from the original on 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
Other websites
- John Sykes discography at Discogs
- John Sykes on IMDb