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John Sykes

Born July 29, 1959 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Died December 1, 2024 · aged 65

John James Sykes (born 29 July 1959 – December 2024) was an English guitarist, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. He has also fronted the hard rock group Blue Murder and released several solo albums. Following a stint in the heavy metal band Tygers of Pan Tang in the early 1980s, Sykes joined Irish hard rock group Thin Lizzy for their 1983 album Thunder and L…

Known For

Thin Lizzy: now, then and foreverThin Lizzy: now, then and forever · 2016
Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever
★ 9.02016
MovieDocumentary
Whitesnake: Live in JapanWhitesnake: Live in Japan · 1984
Whitesnake: Live in Japan
1984
Movie
Recorded Live In Tokyo, Japan, August 11 & 12, 1984.
Whitesnake: Live in '84 - Back to the BoneWhitesnake: Live in '84 - Back to the Bone · 2014
Whitesnake: Live in '84 - Back to the Bone
2014
MovieMusic
An exciting archive release from Whitesnake, showing the band in an evolutional phase which would soon seen them reach the incredible success of their 1987 self-titled release. Live In 84 Back To The Bone showcases the fabulous line-up of David Coverdale, John Sykes, Cozy Powell and Neil Murray live at the Super Rock Festival in Japan. Also included, as a very special bonus, the last live performance of Jon Lord with the band, recorded in Sweden. [Lord would reunite with Deep Purple shortly after this performance.] All in all, this is a stunning portrait of a band headed quickly towards their creative and performance peaks! An absolute must have for all Whitesnake and David Coverdale fans.
Whitesnake: Greatest Hits (Revisited Remixed Remastered MMXXII)Whitesnake: Greatest Hits (Revisited Remixed Remastered MMXXII) · 2022
Whitesnake: Greatest Hits (Revisited Remixed Remastered MMXXII)
★ 7.02022
MovieMusic
Greatest Hits – Revised, Remixed & Remastered 2022. Whitesnake continues to revisit its multi-platinum career as it remixes some of its biggest hits for a new collection that spotlights updated versions of classic tracks like “Still Of The Night,” “Here I Go Again,” and “Is This Love.” Shortly after the new album’s arrival, the band will hit the road one last time for “Whitesnake: The Farewell Tour.” CD/Blu-ray Track Listing: 1. “Still Of The Night” 2. “Here I Go Again” 3. “Is This Love” 4. “Give Me All Your Love” 5. “Love Ain’t No Stranger” 6. “Slide It In” 7. “Slow An’ Easy” 8. “Guilty Of Love” 9. “Fool For Your Loving” 10. “Judgment Day” 11. “The Deeper The Love” 12. “Now You’re Gone” 13. “You’re Gonna Break My Heart Again” 14. “Sweet Lady Luck” 15. “Crying In The Rain” 16. “Forevermore”
Legend of Black HeavenLegend of Black Heaven · 1999
Legend of Black Heaven
★ 5.41999
SeriesAnimation
Life can crush your dreams. Oji is a middle-management drone whose only grip on sanity, in the drudgery of his corporate lifestyle, are the few shreds of hope surrounding his past life as the amazing guitarist of Black Heaven, a heavy metal band that almost made it. In his bleakest moment, the magic of performing is restored to him when a beautiful mysterious woman informs him that only his special sound can save the universe from an evil alien invasion. HARD ROCK SAVES SPACE!?

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Whitesnake: Live in '84 - Back to the BoneWhitesnake: Live in '84 - Back to the Bone · 2014
Whitesnake: Live in '84 - Back to the Bone
2014
MovieMusic
An exciting archive release from Whitesnake, showing the band in an evolutional phase which would soon seen them reach the incredible success of their 1987 self-titled release. Live In 84 Back To The Bone showcases the fabulous line-up of David Coverdale, John Sykes, Cozy Powell and Neil Murray live at the Super Rock Festival in Japan. Also included, as a very special bonus, the last live performance of Jon Lord with the band, recorded in Sweden. [Lord would reunite with Deep Purple shortly after this performance.] All in all, this is a stunning portrait of a band headed quickly towards their creative and performance peaks! An absolute must have for all Whitesnake and David Coverdale fans.

Guitar

Whitesnake: Greatest Hits (Revisited Remixed Remastered MMXXII)Whitesnake: Greatest Hits (Revisited Remixed Remastered MMXXII) · 2022
Whitesnake: Greatest Hits (Revisited Remixed Remastered MMXXII)
★ 7.02022
MovieMusic
Greatest Hits – Revised, Remixed & Remastered 2022. Whitesnake continues to revisit its multi-platinum career as it remixes some of its biggest hits for a new collection that spotlights updated versions of classic tracks like “Still Of The Night,” “Here I Go Again,” and “Is This Love.” Shortly after the new album’s arrival, the band will hit the road one last time for “Whitesnake: The Farewell Tour.” CD/Blu-ray Track Listing: 1. “Still Of The Night” 2. “Here I Go Again” 3. “Is This Love” 4. “Give Me All Your Love” 5. “Love Ain’t No Stranger” 6. “Slide It In” 7. “Slow An’ Easy” 8. “Guilty Of Love” 9. “Fool For Your Loving” 10. “Judgment Day” 11. “The Deeper The Love” 12. “Now You’re Gone” 13. “You’re Gonna Break My Heart Again” 14. “Sweet Lady Luck” 15. “Crying In The Rain” 16. “Forevermore”

guitars, backing vocals