On January 20, 2025, one of my all-time guitar heroes, John Sykes, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He was only 65. Like a great many rock guitarists, John’s emotional, chop-laden ...

Guitarist John Sykes has died at age 65 after a long battle ... Tracks like “Thunder and Lightning” and the Lynott/Sykes co-write “Cold Sweat” showcased his massive, blues-rock-on-steroids ...

John Sykes, a beloved guitarist who performed ... for which he co-wrote the single “Cold Sweat,” and on their live album Life. “Thin Lizzy were one of my all-time favorite bands anyway ...

John Sykes, best known for his stints with Whitesnake ... “Thunder and Lightning” and co-wrote the hit single “Cold Sweat.” Sykes joined Whitesnake in 1984. He was a part of the success ...

John Sykes, the guitarist who performed with ... for which he co-wrote the track “Cold Sweat.” “It was a little heavier and I think that was something that I’d brought to the table ...

John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked ... and he is credited with co-writing the single “Cold Sweat” on Thin Lizzy’s twelfth and final album, Thunder and Lightning.

John Sykes, a hard-rock guitarist and singer who ... Thunder and Lightning went Top 5 in the UK, fueled by the Top 30 single “Cold Sweat,” which Sykes co-wrote, but sold poorly stateside.

On his Instagram page, Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale wrote: “Just heard the shocking news of John’s passing…My sincere condolences to his family, friends & fans…” Sykes started his ...