John Sykes, the world-renowned guitarist, best known for his work with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away at the age of 65 on January 21, 2025.

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British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65.

Listed among the greatest heavy metal guitarists of all time, John Sykes has been remembered by stars including Guns N' Roses stars Slash and Steven Adler.

The British rock guitarist John Sykes, who played with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died aged 65. A statement on his website said Sykes "passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer". It described him as a "thoughtful,

It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer,' a statement on his website read. 'He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn’t know him personally,

Slash also revealed how he ended up befriending Robbie Williams, with whom he shares a birthplace - Stoke-on-Trent. “I was in LA at the Sunset Marquis [hotel], which is a favourite haunt of musicians,” he recalled. “I was walking by the pool and this guy yelled out, ‘You’re Slash! From Stoke! I’m from Stoke!’ I didn’t know who the f*** he was.

The renowned guitarist played with several successful bands from the 1980s including Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.

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On 20th January, one of the most gifted guitarists bid adieu to the world as John Sykes lost a long-fought battle with cancer and took his last breath at the age of 65. John's death was announced on his official Facebook page and his official website.