John Sykes, the world-renowned guitarist, best known for his work with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away at the age of 65 on January 21, 2025.

David Coverdale, the renowned English musician, boasts a net worth of $18 million. He is widely recognized for his roles in the iconic rock bands Deep Purple and Whitesnake. In addition to his band work, Coverdale enjoyed a successful solo career and collaborated with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin on a platinum-certified album in 1993.

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.

The renowned guitarist played with several successful bands from the 1980s including Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang.

Guitarist John Sykes, who played with rock bands including Think Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65.

In his final days, he spoke of his sincere love and gratitude for his fans who stuck by him through all these years,” a statement released Monday read.

John Sykes, best known for his work with popular rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65. The British guitarist died after a bout with cancer, according to a statement posted to his website Monday. The statement did not disclose what type of cancer Sykes had nor did it reveal the musician’s exact death date.

(Gray News) - Guitarist and songwriter John Sykes, who played for Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. Sykes died at the age of 65 after a “hard-fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

English guitarist John Sykes — who played with the likes of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang and more — has died following a bout with cancer. The musician’s death was confirmed yesterday (January 20th) through his official Facebook page. He was 65 years old.

John Sykes, a hard-rock guitarist and singer who played with Thin Lizzy before joining Whitesnake for its smash 1987 album and later forming Blue Murder, has died of cancer. He was 65. The news was confirmed on Sykes’ Facebook page,

The English guitarist co-wrote Whitesnake's 'Is This Love,' one of the defining power ballads of late-’80s hard rock.

A gifted guitarist who played with some of the biggest rock bands and who lived in Blackpool for many years has died, aged 65.