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John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies

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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.

Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy guitarist dies from cancer at age 65

The renowned guitarist played with several successful bands from the 1980s including Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.

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Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dead at 65

The death of John Sykes, whose contributions to Whitesnake spurred them to become one of the biggest-selling bands of the eighties, has been confirmed

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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.

“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 guitarist Scott Gorham has hailed Sykes as "a great musician". Gorham and Sykes played together in Thin Lizzy in 1983 and again in the '90s.

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Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist dies

Guitarist John Sykes, who played with rock bands including Think Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65.

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John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dies at 65

Sykes co-wrote "Is This Love," one of Whitesnake's biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and more songs on the band's ...

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