John Sykes

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Steve Vai (left) and John Sykes perform onstage with Whitesnake in different eras

Steve Vai followed John Sykes in Whitesnake – and he quickly decided what not to do when playing his parts

By Jackson Maxwell published

Of course, it wasn't a chops issue so much as it was the late guitarist's unique six-string footprint

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John Sykes performs onstage with Whitesnake at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois on November 10, 1984

Tributes pour in for Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang guitarist John Sykes

By Jackson Maxwell published

The hard rock guitar great passed away earlier this week after a battle with cancer

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John Sykes performs with Thin Lizzy at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on March 10, 1983

John Sykes, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang guitarist, dies at 65

By Jackson Maxwell published

The hard rock guitar legend had been suffering from cancer

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Listen to a Previously Unreleased Live Version of Whitesnake’s “Ready An’ Willing” from 1984

By Richard Bienstock published

The track is featured on the upcoming 35th anniversary ‘Slide It In’ deluxe reissue.

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Listen to "Still Got the Blues (For You)" from Forthcoming Gary Moore Tribute Album

By Richard Bienstock published

Track features former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes, among others.

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Gary Moore Tribute Album Set for Release in October

By Richard Bienstock published

Collection features Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, John Sykes, Doug Aldrich and many more.

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The Top 10 Pick Squealers of All Time

By Guitar World Staff published

What was once the domain of blues-rock string benders is now a staple for most metal guitarists. Here be the dudes who made it so.

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Bent Out of Shape: Blue Murder Remastered and Reloaded

By Will Wallner published

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Bent Out of Shape: John Sykes is Back!

By Will Wallner published

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Richie Kotzen to Replace John Sykes in New Mike Portnoy Project?

By Damian Fanelli published

MelodicRock.com reports that former Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes has pulled out of a planned collaboration with drummer Mike Portnoy, formerly of Dream Theater, now with Adrenaline Mob.

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