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Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dead at 65
John Sykes, the former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist ... He was soon asked to join Lizzy as a replacement for the departed Snowy White. Sykes' only album with the band was their final ...
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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How guitar hero John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
He had a fiery enthusiasm for playing, a quality that set him apart from others. “When [guitarist] Snowy White decided to leave Thin Lizzy, John was the natural choice to join us. While Snowy brought ...
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Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy guitarist dies from cancer at age 65
John Sykes — an English guitarist best known for being a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang — has died from cancer at age 65. Skyes' death was announced on the late ...
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Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist John Sykes Dead at 65
In 1982, Sykes replaced guitarist Snowy White in Thin Lizzy. John was featured on Thin Lizzy’s final studio album, Thunder and Lightning, which was released in 1983. He co-wrote one song on the ...
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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
“When [guitarist] Snowy White decided to leave Thin Lizzy, John was the natural choice to join us. While Snowy brought a laid-back, bluesy feel to the band, John introduced a heavier, more ...