Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake Guitarist John Sykes Dies at 65

Veteran hard rock guitarist John Sykes, who famously performed with the likes of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, and Tygers of Pan Tang, has died at age 65 after a long battle with cancer.

The news was confirmed in a statement on his official Facebook page.

“He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent, but for those who didn’t know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room,” the statement read.

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