Gorham remembers John Sykes, the player who stepped in and stepped up, breathing new life into Thin Lizzy with the super hard ...

John Sykes, the guitarist who performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake in the 1980s — and who co-wrote several tracks on Whitesnake’s highest-charting album, including the hit “Is This Love ...

Legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from the rock world.

At a time when Whitesnake singer David Coverdale was reshaping the band to focus on the US market, Sykes was the perfect foil: a young guitar hero with the right chops and image.

Legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from the rock world.

Legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from the rock world.

Legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from the rock world.

Legendary guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away at 65 after a battle with cancer. Tributes pour in from the rock world.