People
John Sykes
Biography:
John James Sykes (born 29 July 1959) is an English guitarist, best known as a member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. He has also fronted the hard rock group Blue Murder and released several solo albums.
Following a stint in the heavy metal band Tygers of Pan Tang in the early 1980s, Sykes joined Irish hard rock group Thin Lizzy for their 1983 album Thunder and Lightning. He then joined Whitesnake, with whom he recorded the multi-platinum selling 1987 album. However, Sykes was let go from the band before the record's release under acrimonious circumstances, which led to him forming his own group Blue Murder. After two albums and a live record, he embarked on a solo career.... Read More
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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Whitesnake: Greatest Hits as guitars, backing vocals | 2022-07-15 |
Thin Lizzy: now, then and forever | 2016-05-06 |
Whitesnake: Live in '84 - Back to the Bone as Guitar | 2014-11-07 |
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life as Self | 2006-01-01 |
Whitesnake: Live in Japan as Guitar | 1984-08-11 |
Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning Tour as Himself | 1983-04-09 |
Thin Lizzy - Live at the Regal Theatre as Himself - Guitar | 1983-01-23 |