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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 intense ...
Remembering John Sykes, the powerhouse rock journeyman who breathed new life into Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy
John’s next move was Blue Murder project – a power-trio supergroup with Tony Franklin of The Firm on bass and the legendary ...
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John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 65
John Sykes, a beloved guitarist who performed with ... Tang producer Chris Tsangarides connected him with Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott. The pair collaborated on 1982 single “Please Don’t Leave ...
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Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes Dies of Cancer at 65: 'Thoughtful, Kind and Charismatic'
The rocker was an integral part of Whitesnake's hit self-titled album in 1987 Paul Natkin/Getty Guitarist John Sykes ... led by Phil Lynott. “Thin Lizzy were one of my all-time favorite bands ...
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John Sykes of Whitesnake Dead at 65
Guitarist John Sykes died earlier this month after a battle with cancer. He was 65. "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer," a ...
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“John introduced a heavier, more intense element that Phil Lynott absolutely embraced”: How guitar hero John Sykes revitalised Thin Lizzy
Wharton tells MusicRadar about the great times they shared with Lizzy’s frontman Phil Lynott - and how Sykes always loved playing those classic Lizzy songs even after Lynott had passed away in 1986.
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John Sykes Dead After Cancer Battle: Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist Was 65
Guitarist John Sykes died earlier this month after a battle ... The rocker was introduced to Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott around the same time and the pair collaborated on his “Please Don ...
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John Sykes of Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Dies at 65
John Sykes, a former member of both Thin Lizzy ... "You know, we go out and pay our respects to Phil Lynott," Sykes told Melodic Rock in 1999. "He wrote damn good songs. It's just a great pleasure ...
Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes Dies of Cancer at 65: 'Thoughtful, Kind and Charismatic'
Guitarist John Sykes, who played in classic British rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65. Sykes’ death was announced in a statement on his official website that said he’d “passed ...
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Whitesnake & Thin Lizzy Guitarist John Sykes Dead At 65
John Sykes, the British hard rock guitarist best ... Don’t Leave Me,” which he co-wrote with Thin Lizzy leader Phil Lynott. That led to Sykes joining Thin Lizzy, playing on their 1983 album ...
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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 65
John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked ... Tang's producers that Sykes was introduced to Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, with whom he co-wrote his 1982 single “Please Don’t Leave ...