Rock music world just saw 9th performer die in what has been brutal start to 2025
The rock music world lost another legendary performer on Monday with the death of guitarist John Sykes who performed with both Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy in the 1980s. His passing marked the continuation of what has been a brutal start to 2025, with nine performers now having lost their lives.
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John Sykes, best known for his work with popular rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has The British guitarist died after a bout with cancer, according to a statement posted to his website Monday. The statement did not disclose what type of cancer Sykes had nor did it reveal the musician’s exact death date.
Renowned guitarist for multiple rock bands dies at age 65
John Sykes, who made his name as one of rock’s top guitarists with bands such as Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65. The guitarist died because of cancer, according to an announcement on his official website.
’80s rock star dies at 65: ‘He was an incredible talent’
Rock fans and contemporaries are mourning the death of a musician who had his biggest hits in the 1980s. John Sykes, an English guitarist who was a member of both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, died after a hard fought battle with cancer,
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