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John Sykes has died. The guitarist performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, and co-wrote "Is This Love" and more songs on Whitesnake's 1987 album.

Correction & clarification: A prior version of this obituary misidentified John Sykes in a photo and it has since been replaced. The news was announced on his official Facebook page Monday evening ...

The rocker was an integral part of Whitesnake's hit self-titled album in 1987 Paul Natkin/Getty Guitarist John Sykes, who played in classic British rock bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy ...

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

Musician John Sykes, the guitarist for Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and more, has died. He was 65. Sykes passed away after battling cancer, according to a post shared on his verified social media accounts.

The British rock guitarist John Sykes, who played with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died aged 65. A statement on his ...