Guitarist John Sykes died earlier this month after a battle with cancer. He was 65.

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also posted a photo of Sykes on Instagram, saying, “RIP #John Sykes.” Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on Facebook that, “John’s playing, writing and singing were ...

Legendary guitarist John Sykes lost his battle with cancer and succumbed to death on Monday, January 20, aged 65.

John Sykes of hard-rock fame and associated with bands Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and the Tygers of Pan Tang passed away this week.

John Sykes, the legendary hard-rock guitarist known for his work with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and Tygers of Pan Tang, has died. He was 65. His death was confirmed on Monday (January 20) through his official website and a post on his Facebook page.

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

(Gray News) - Guitarist and songwriter John Sykes, who played for Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. Sykes died at the age of 65 after a “hard-fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

Former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes has died at 65 after a battle with cancer, leading to tributes from his former bands.

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 battle with cancer.”

It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer,' a statement on his website read. 'He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn’t know him personally,

Coverdale shared a tribute to Sykes on Instagram. "Just heard the shocking news of John's passing… My sincere condolences to his family, friends & fans…" he wrote alongside a handful of photos ...

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also posted a photo of Sykes on Instagram, saying, “RIP #John Sykes.”Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on ...