John Sykes, a veteran hard-rock ... John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist and Co-writer of ‘Still of the Night’ and ‘Is This Love,’ Dies at 65. Jem Aswad. Tue, January 21, 2025 ...

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

Some (but not enough) rock fans know John Sykes cowrote and played guitar on Whitesnake hits like “Still Of The Night” and “Is This Love.” Some are aware of his prior stint with Thin Lizzy.

John Sykes, a veteran hard-rock guitarist who was a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and the Tygers of Pan Tang, ... Whitesnake’s eponymous 1987 seventh album, for which he cowrote nearly every track ...

John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies at 65 British musician co-wrote Whitesnake’s eponymous 1987 album, including two of the band’s biggest hits -– “Still of the Night ...

Some (but not enough) rock fans know John Sykes cowrote and played guitar on Whitesnake hits like “Still Of The Night” and “Is This Love.” Some are aware of his prior stint with Thin Lizzy ...

John Sykes, a veteran hard-rock guitarist who was a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and the Tygers of Pan Tang, has died, according to a post on his official Facebook page. He had battled cancer for ...

John Sykes Offers ‘Sincere Love and Gratitude’ to Fans. Sykes later took over vocals when Thin Lizzy reunited in 1996, releasing One Night Only in 2000. He remained in the lineup until 2009.

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.