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Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies

What happened between John Sykes and David Coverdale? Legendry guitarist’s firing from Whitesnake explained

John Sykes, the world-renowned guitarist, best known for his work with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away at the age of 65 on January 21, 2025.

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John Sykes, guitarist and hair-metal hitmaker with Whitesnake, dies at 65

The English guitarist co-wrote Whitesnake's 'Is This Love,' one of the defining power ballads of late-'80s hard rock.

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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

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“He and I played some sweet music together”: Thin Lizzy legend Scott Gorham's tribute to former bandmate John Sykes

Following the death of former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake star John Sykes on 20 January, his former bandmate and fellow ...

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Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65

The British rock guitarist John Sykes, who played with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died aged 65. A statement on his ...

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The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch, the Department of Homeland Security said on ...

Rock legend’s death pushes list of performers lost to 10 in 2025

It has been a brutal year for rock music fans with an ever-growing list of musicians and influential figures who have already ...

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