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Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65
January22
John Sykes, the British rock guitarist known for his work with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died
John Sykes, the British rock guitarist known for his work with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65 after battling cancer.
A statement on his website described him as a "thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man" who expressed deep gratitude for his fans in his final days.
Sykes co-wrote iconic Whitesnake tracks like *Still of the Night* and *Is This Love*. He started his career with Tygers of Pan Tang in 1980 before joining Thin Lizzy, contributing to their *Thunder and Lightning* album. Later, he became a key member of Whitesnake, playing on their *Slide It In* and *1987* albums, which propelled the band to global success.
After leaving Whitesnake, Sykes formed Blue Murder and later led a touring version of Thin Lizzy.
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