John Sykes, a renowned guitarist for bands such as Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has passed away at 65 after a courageous battle with cancer. His official Facebook page shared the news, highlighting his exceptional musical talent and his kind, charismatic nature. Sykes rose to fame in the early '80s with metal bands before joining Thin Lizzy and later Whitesnake, contributing to their memorable hits. His legacy will be cherished by fans and loved ones alike as they remember his profound impact on the music world.
It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. 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.
While the impact of his loss is profound and the mood somber, we hope the light of his memory will extinguish the shadow of his absence.
Sykes first made a name for himself in metal bands Streetfighter and Tygers of Pan Tang in the early '80s before joining Thin Lizzy in 1982.
He appeared on Whitesnake's multiplatinum albums Slide It In (1984) and Whitesnake (1987), the latter of which featured the hits 'Still of the Night' and 'Is This Love.'
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