John Sykes, renowned guitarist for Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. He played a critical role in creating hit songs for Whitesnake, particularly the power ballad "Is This Love," which significantly contributed to the band's commercial success in the late 1980s. Despite his contributions, Sykes was controversially dismissed from the band before the release of their iconic 1987 album, leading to tension between him and frontman David Coverdale. His legacy in rock music continues to be remembered fondly.
"David said nothing to any of us about having decided to kick us out of the band. I was furious and wasn't about to accept this."
"Sykes joined Whitesnake in 1984 when the band's frontman, David Coverdale, asked him to replace founding guitarist Micky Moody while on tour."
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