Sykes went on to release five solo albums, including strong live effort “Bad Boy Live!” in 2004. But for much of his later life, one of hard-rock’s great guitarists remained largely inactive and reclusive, a la White Lion legend Vito Bratta and ex-Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee.

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also posted a photo of Sykes on Instagram, saying, “RIP #John Sykes.” Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on Facebook that, “John’s playing, writing and singing were ...

John Sykes, the legendary hard-rock guitarist who was a member of White Snake and Thin Lizzy has died at 65 following a battle with cancer, a post on Sykes’ Facebook page confirmed Monday night.

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also posted a photo of Sykes on Instagram, saying, “RIP #John Sykes.” Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on Face ...

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also posted a photo of Sykes on Instagram, saying, “RIP #John Sykes.”Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on ...

Listed among the greatest heavy metal guitarists of all time, John Sykes has been remembered by stars including Guns N' Roses stars Slash and Steven Adler.