RIP John Sykes dead at 65

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  1. AudioEnzyme

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    He was one of the greatest of all time. If he had only written the '87 Whitesnake album, that would have made him a musical legend on its own, but there was also the amazing Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy, the solo albums... he will be greatly missed.

     
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    Anyone who plays a Black Beauty is ok with me. Id never heard of him. How does he rate in Lizzy terms against Gazza?
     
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    Well judge for yourself as you obviously know Moore's style.
    I always thought Robbo was the king...
    But here's a rather lengthy video on Sykes' style:
     
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    Thank you John for all the music you gave us. Rest in peace!

    Whitesnake - John Sykes Solo - Rock in Rio 1985
     
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    Radio, Jan 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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    R.I.P - The big "C" takes away another, some of us survive but life is never the same after that.
    His contributions to Whitesnake were my favorites.
     
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    My all time favourite guitarist! Loved all he did from Lizzy to Whitesnake and Blue Murder (never got round to hearing his Tygers input). I had been hoping for years that he'd do a proper full blown album again, but alas... Very sadly missed! R.I.P. Mister Sykes! Many thanks for the tunes!
     
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    R.I.P.
    Definitely one of the greatest rockstars and most important guitarists of the 80s.
    Oh my god,for me this is the saddest news since EVH.
     
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    RIP.
     
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    John Sykes --> The Official Website of Guitarist John Sykes -> www.johnsykes.com

    Whitesnake - Children of the Night (1987)

    Whitesnake - Is This Love (1987)
     
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    They were both aged 65 as they passed away
     
    AudioEnzyme, Jan 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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    Genius player, incredible tone and a powerful writer. R.I.P. John, thank you

    here he is just fucking shredding it
     
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    Truly love that tone and style!
     
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    Sad news. Quite a talent.
     
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    Yep, another one goes down. I've seen him in Tygers and Whitesnake.
    Anyone into 80's rock who hasn't heard the debut Blue Murder album should check it out.
    I'm feeling old.
     
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    R.i.p

    One of the best.... maaaaaahhhhn
     
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