Despite their varied approaches, the guitarists on this list are united by their legendary status and exceptional ...

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 ...

A statement issued on his official website Monday confirmed the legendary English guitarist died after a fight with cancer. “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away ...

LONDON -- A guitar owned by late rockstar Jeff Beck recently sold for more than $1 million at auction. The English guitarist was one of the most influential figures in rock and blues music.

they stand as some of the most iconic guitar tracks of the 1980s. Sykes was dismissed from Whitesnake following the release of their self-titled album, and he then went on to join the English hard ...

John Sykes has died at 65 years old (Picture: Pete Still/Redferns) Iconic English guitarist John Sykes – known for playing lead guitar for bands including Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Sykes ...

Some (but not enough) rock fans know John Sykes cowrote and played guitar on Whitesnake hits like “Still Of The Night” and “Is This Love.” Some are aware of his prior stint with Thin Lizzy.

Guitarist John Sykes, who played with the rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65. He helped compose one of the defining power ballads of the late-1980s hair-metal scene in “Is This ...

The British rock guitarist John Sykes, who played with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died aged 65. A statement on his website said Sykes "passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer".