RIP John Sykes dead at 65

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  1. Radio

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    John Sykes - 1959 - 2024

    John Sykes with Thin Lizzy - Black Rose Live at Bang Your Head (2003)
     
    Radio, Feb 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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    Whilst most definitely never a hair-metal guy, Tygers of Pan Tang was a band that I had some musical respect for. The same goes for Thin Lizzy (can't deny Phil Lynnot's talent as a songwriter). John Sykes playing in Thin Lizzy's "Cold Sweat" sparked a huge wave of interest due to his prominent use of pinch harmonics and tapping. Every young guitarist at the time attempted to learn it, most failed, myself included. I only knew one guy who played it fluently (with ease, at 16yo) - to this day that guy is still the most gifted player I've ever had the pleasure of knowing/working with, and I've known a few...
     
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    You must have been living in a cave,John Sykes is a legend among rock guitarists.
     
    Nightwalker, Feb 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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    RIP Master...you ripped!!!
     
    Lois Lane, Feb 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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