Guitarist John Sykes has died at age 65 after a long battle with cancer. His passing was announced Monday, January 20, on his Facebook page. "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has ...

Ex-Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes has died at the age of 65. The iconic rockstar passed away after a battle with cancer, with news of his passing shared in a statement on his ...

A statement posted to his official website announced that Sykes died after a “hard-fought battle with cancer”. It continued: “He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical ...

Sykes began his career in 1980 with heavy metal band the Tygers Of Pan Tang. After two years of albums and tours, Sykes became lead guitarist with Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, alongside Scott ...

Sykes co-wrote "Is This Love," one of Whitesnake's biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and more songs on the band's chart-topping, self-titled 1987 album. By Ashley Iasimone John Sykes, the ...