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Former Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist Was 65

John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

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Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy guitarist dies from cancer at age 65

The renowned guitarist played with several successful bands from the 1980s including Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.

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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 65

John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked the world in legendary bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65.

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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dead at 65

John Sykes died from cancer at age 65. The guitarist played for both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake before joining Blue Murder with Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice.

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Steve Vai followed John Sykes in Whitesnake – and he quickly decided what not to do when playing his parts

Before he pretty much permanently set down his own path, electric guitar hero Steve Vai's last stop was with the hugely successful Whitesnake. Vai was following in the footsteps of John Sykes, who passed away earlier this week (January 20) at the age of 65.

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Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes, Dies at 65

John Sykes, best known for playing guitar with iconic bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65 years old and was reportedly battling cancer when he died on January 20, 2025. Thin Lizzy’s ...

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Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65

It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer,' a statement on his ...

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Former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist John Sykes Dead at 65

Ex- Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes has died at the age of 65. According to a post on Sykes’ official social media pages, the veteran U.K. musician “passed away after a hard fought ...

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Former Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist Was 65

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