The English guitarist arrived in the 1980s' New Wave of British Heavy Metal, toting a Les Paul Custom and a vibrato wider than the English Channel

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

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". It described him as a "thoughtful,

John Sykes, a guitarist who played with Thin Lizzy before joining Whitesnake for its smash 1987 album and later forming Blue Murder, has died of cancer at 65.

Listed among the greatest heavy metal guitarists of all time, John Sykes has been remembered by stars including Guns N' Roses stars Slash and Steven Adler.

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,

Musician played on Irish band’s Thunder And Lightning album in early 1980s and toured playing Phil Lynott’s songs following his death

Rock legend John Sykes, guitarist for Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died at 65 after battling cancer. Celebrate his legacy in rock and metal history.

Tributes have poured in from across the music world following the passing of legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and Blue Murder. Sykes, who was 65, died after a courageous battle with cancer.

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65.

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