A rare interview with the late John Sykes, who died this week at the age of 65 – and some personal memories from Myles Kennedy

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

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.

"I am saddened about the news of my band mate John Sykes," wrote drummer Carmine Appice, who performed alongside Sykes in the '90s group Blue Murder. "I’m shocked about his passing. We played ...

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.”

Guitarist John Sykes, who played for Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake before forming Blue Murder, has died aged 65. Musician John Sykes, the guitarist for Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and more, has died. He was 65.

That was where I came across Blue Murder. They were the band John Sykes put together when he left Whitesnake after the big 1987 record – it was him, Carmine Appice from Vanilla Fudge and Tony ...

Sykes went on to form Blue Murder with Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice, who also shared a tribute to Sykes. "We played such great music and had such great times together," he wrote on ...

Sykes was honoured by former bandmates and musicians, including members from Whitesnake, Blue Murder and Guns N’ Roses. John Sykes, the guitarist for bands like Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at 65.

Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on Facebook that, “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 ...

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Some (but not enough) rock fans know John Sykes cowrote and played guitar on Whitesnake hits like “Still Of The Night” and “Is This Love.” Some are aware of his prior stint with Thin Lizzy. Far fewer fans know Sykes,