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Sykes first started with the band Street Fighter. He also played with Thin Lizzy before joining Whitesnake for its smash 1987 album and later formed Blue Murder with Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice.
In the late 1980s, Sykes left Whitesnake to start Blue Murder alongside bassists Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice. Sykes also released multiple solo albums, including “Sykes 20th Century ...
The band broke up shortly after, and Sykes went on to form the hard rock supergroup Blue Murder, with Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice. He later recorded five solo albums.
Guitarist and songwriter John Sykes, who played for the White Snakes and Thin Lizzy, has died.
After his time with Whitesnake, Sykes formed the hard rock group Blue Murder alongside Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice. Appice shared his sentiments about Sykes’ death on Facebook, saying he ...
After his time with Whitesnake, Sykes formed the hard rock group Blue Murder alongside Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice. Appice shared his sentiments about Sykes’ death on Facebook, saying he “loved ...
“My sincere condolences to his family, friend and fans.” After his time with Whitesnake, Sykes formed the hard rock group Blue Murder alongside Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice.