Whitesnake's self-titled 1987 album marked a pinnacle of commerciality in heavy music as the band climbed the charts and sold out show across the globe on the back of massive hits such as "Here I Go ...

John Sykes performs with Whitesnake in Chicago in 1984. (Paul Natkin / Getty Images) Guitarist John Sykes, who played with the rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65. He helped compose ...

English Rock musician John Sykes, of the group Whitesnake, performs onstage at the Reunion Arena, Dallas, Texas, October 21, 1984. Guitarist John Sykes, who played in classic British rock bands ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Revered hard rock guitarist John Sykes, who was best known for ...

The message continued, “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 ...

John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked the world in legendary bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65. The rocker’s death was confirmed by both bands on social media Monday, ...