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Member Since7/21/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.johnsykes.com
Band MembersJohn Sykes (guitar, vocals)

John Sykes Discography (albums)
- John Sykes: Bad Boy Live!, 2004
- Sykes: Nuclear Cowboy, 2000
- Thin Lizzy: One Night Only, 2000
- John Sykes: Loveland, 1997
- Sykes: 20th Century, 1997
- Sykes: Out Of My Tree, 1995
- Blue Murder: Screaming Blue Murder, 1994
- Blue Murder: Nothin’ but Trouble, 1993
- Blue Murder: Blue Murder, 1989
- Whitesnake: 1987
- Whitesnake: Slide it In, 1984
- Thin Lizzy: Life/Live, 1983
- Thin Lizzy: Thunder and Lightning, 1983
- Tygers of Pan Tang: The Cage, 1982
- Tygers of Pan Tang: Crazy Nights, 1981
- Tygers of Pan Tang: Spellbound, 1981

InfluencesPhilip Lynott, The Beatles, Gary Moore, Jimmy Page, Uli Jon Roth, Ritchie Blackmore, Johnny Winter
Sounds LikeThin Lizzy - Jailbreak - 2004
Blue Murder, Valley of the Kings video clip
Cold Sweat, live 1995
Blue Murder, Jelly Roll live TV performance Blue Murder, Billy live TV performance John Sykes with Phil Lynott, Please Don't Leave Me live TV performance Thin Lizzy, Don't Believe A Word, 2004

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JOHN SYKES: Bad Boy Live
JOHN SYKES: Loveland
JOHN SYKES: Nuclear Cowboy
JOHN SYKES: 20th Century

John Sykes started his career in 1980 with the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal” band, The Tygers of Pan Tang. After two years of albums and tours with the Tygers, John left the band and ended up with the influential classic rock band, Thin Lizzy.

John joined Thin Lizzy in 1982 and performed on the album,” Thunder & Lightning” as well as the “Live Life” album and a live album recorded by the BBC of the band’s last show at the Reading festival in 1983. After this “farewell” tour, John joined Phil Lynott for Phil’s solo tour of Europe in a band dubbed, The Three Musketeers.

John was then invited to join the band Whitesnake and he appeared on the U.S. release of the “Slide It In” album. The band toured constantly in support of the album and ended the tour in front of 500,000 people at “Rock in Rio” in 1985. The show was also broadcast to millions of people on television throughout South America.

Whitesnake’s next album was the self-titled 1987 release, which featured Sykes’ guitar playing as well as his diverse song-writing talents. The album went on to sell approximately 20 million copies world-wide and songs Sykes co-wrote such as “Still of the Night” and “Is This Love” are still staples on rock radio today.

After leaving Whitesnake John returned to England and formed the critically acclaimed band, Blue Murder. The band featured bassists Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice. Their debut album not only showcased John’s fiery and melodic guitar playing but his excellent singing voice as well. The material ranges from epic rock songs like “ Valley of the Kings” to more pop-oriented songs like “Jelly Roll”.

For the last several years John has been releasing material under the name Sykes. Also, he and Scott Gorham still tour successfully as Thin Lizzy with John handling the vocals for the late great Phil Lynott.

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HOUSTON





Jul 5 2009 12:48 AM

HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY.
zeffgabriel





Jul 4 2009 10:31 PM

HAPPY 4th JULY...
M2





Jul 4 2009 10:31 PM

how i wish it would rain & JS back to Whitesnake...........but meanwhile, pleeze another solo album.....
you better believe it , baby
June





Jul 4 2009 4:25 PM

Can't wait for whatever you have planned for the future. Just can't wait to hear you play that guitar again, so please don't make us wait to long. Love xx
jamtyaso





Jul 4 2009 3:38 PM

Spend a good weekend. :]
anemone





Jul 4 2009 4:52 AM

Hope you have a great July 4th
weekend!!

anemone xoxo
DragonDrumz





Jul 4 2009 3:11 AM

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY AND HAVE A AWESOME WEEKEND~PS
Johan Niskanen





Jul 3 2009 10:16 PM

Hi John, have a great weekend! :)
Cheers,
Johan
Mike





Jul 3 2009 6:56 PM

Hi John,

i hope you have a great rocking 4th party tomorow.

greetings from switzerland
Mike
Hatchma





Jul 3 2009 5:40 PM

What are you up to Mr Sykes? Hope everything is alright.
Bluesrockin’ Babs





Jul 3 2009 1:59 PM

Please tell me It's not true. I heard today that you are gonna leave Thin Lizzy :-(((

Warm regards,
Barbara
GAUNTLET - What Doesn´t Kill Us... Tour 2009!





Jul 3 2009 11:59 AM

Now it's time for a new album... Blue Murder or Sykes... It's the same! But tour with your music John!
Cheers from Spain!
maguro_man





Jul 3 2009 7:39 AM

I Scream BLUE MURDER REUNION!!!
Mortal Eternity (Recording Debut Album NOW)





Jul 3 2009 6:22 AM

Hey, Have A GR8 Weekend N Fukkin Cheerz N Greetz From El El El ZWEDEN DAMMIT!!! Hornz UUUUUP!!!


METAL ON!!!


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anemone





Jul 3 2009 3:36 AM

It's obviously a sad news that I won't be able to listen to "Still in love with you" live, but.....now is the time for Blue Murder reunion, right????

I got my finger crossed!! anemone
OTIS





Jul 3 2009 3:13 AM

Wow!! Whatever is best 4u John!? Man, a new Blue Murder record would be sick!!! Bring back the Boogie's & the AMS!! U r truly 1 of the greatest rock-n-rollers ever!! Love everything u do, A HUGE JOHN SYKES FAN!!
A J





Jul 2 2009 11:52 PM

I was so excited that Thin Lizzy was playing here in Michigan. I am dissapointed but if you could tour the states w/ Blue Murder that would be awesome! Hope to see ya soon!
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Jul 2 2009 7:08 PM

HI JOHN - YOU GUITAR GOD!
YOU'RE GIVIN' US!!!
THX 4 PLAYIN'!!
STAY HAAAAAARRRRRRRDDDDDDD!!!
~ Diana ~





Jul 2 2009 7:40 AM

sooo.....it s really going to happen!!!???
BLUE MURDER RULES!!!!!

hgzz from holland
xx diana xx
Steve





Jul 2 2009 12:08 AM

The stars have finally aligned.... BLUE MURDER REUNION!
The Rocker





Jul 1 2009 8:55 PM

It's a sad day for us Thin Lizzy fans especially ones with Nokia tickets.Hope it's good news for us SYKES fans,I'd love to hear Nuclear Cowboy LIVE...
MichaelM





Jul 1 2009 8:54 PM

Good luck with your Blue Murder reunion. You should be able to fill the 3 festiville gigs...Okla,Minn,Mont. Glad to have briefly met you in Hart.Conn 2002. Tuscon and Phoenix 2004.
I never questioned your motive,and I always supported your efforts with Thin Lizzy {at quite a cost I might add)...
You should have been at the Statue unveilling still.
John





Jul 1 2009 4:22 PM

Sorry to hear you left Thin Lizzy, we'd see you play here three times with them. All the best for whatever the future holds.
rockinnana





Jul 1 2009 3:06 PM

Hugs and Kisses Rockstar. Heard of your departure from Lizzy. Wow...that was a long journey.Whatever influenced that decision I'm sure was for the best. Best of luck to you for your future. It will be a rockin bright one...:)
Valhalla


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Jul 1 2009 2:25 PM

You left Thin Lizzy, but we hope to see you soon playing in Spain.
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