[Sykes] was with Lizzy for theThunder and Lightningalbum and tour bringing a harder edge to their sound.
He always sounded fantastic and looked cool on stage.
He joined @whitesnake after, a perfect foil for David Coverdale, it read.
John Sykes.Credit:Brian Rasic/Getty
kindly playT&Ltoday and play it loud.
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A tribute to Sykes was also published on hispersonal Facebook page.
He certainly marched to the beat of his own drum and always pulled for the underdog."
Neil Murray, John Sykes, David Coverdale, Cozy Powell of Whitesnake.Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty
He also performed with the band on their farewell tour and at their final concert in 1983.
Sykes is survived by his three sons James, John Jr., and Sean.
