British rock guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died aged 65. A statement on his website revealed that Sykes passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Sykes played on two Whitesnake albums, co-wrote songs like “Still Of The Night” and “Is This Love”, and appeared in several notable bands throughout his career, including Tygers Of Pan Tang and Thin Lizzy. He was remembered by fans as a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic person who always supported the underdog.
The news of Sykes’ passing has been met with tributes from fellow musicians, including Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale. Coverdale shared photos of himself and Sykes together in Whitesnake’s heyday, expressing his condolences to Sykes’ family, friends, and fans.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8qvz0gq90o