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John Sykes
Rock / Metal / Classic Rock

"WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL JOHN SYKES MYSPACE!"

California
United States

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Last Login:  6/25/2008
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   John Sykes: General Info
Member Since7/21/2007
Band Websitejohnsykes.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


Whitesnake, Crying in the Rain - Rock in Rio January 1985
Blue Murder, Valley of the Kings video clip
Blue Murder, We All Fall Down video clip Blue Murder, Jelly Roll video clip Blue Murder, Billy live TV performance John Sykes with Phil Lynott, The Man's A Fool live TV performance John Sykes with Phil Lynott, Please Don't Leave Me live TV performance John's guitar solo, Whitesnake live at Rock in Rio, 1985

John uses Ernie Ball Strings -- "Regular Slinkys" gauged at .010 to .046. MySpace Codes
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Monsters of Rock, Zaragoza, Spain Zaragoza, Zaragoza
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Stadtwerke Festival Potsdam Potsdam, Berlin
Jul 13 2008 8:00P
Bospop Festival, Boshoven, Holland Boshoven
Jul 16 2008 8:00P
Matrix Bochum Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
Swedbank Arena, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Örnsköldsvik
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Metal Weekend, Kilafors, Sweden Kilafors
Jul 21 2008 8:00P
Rock Off, Mariehamn Mariehamn
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
Tornio Tornio
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Rock and Race Seinajoki
Jul 28 2008 8:00P
Apollo Live Club, Helsinki, Finland Helsinki
Jul 30 2008 8:00P
Langelands Festival, Denmark Rudkobing

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   About John Sykes
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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John Sykes's Friends Comments
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Sana





Jul 6 2008 9:04 PM

Blast your Black Beaty at Monsters Of Rock!!
July.7th is 'Tanabata',Star Festival. Lost lovers get to meet once a year at the Milky Way. Lovely story isn't it?
Cherishing the lucky meeting w/ my hero, John Sykes!!!
KENTA





Jul 6 2008 4:17 PM

Hello;)
How are the things going for you?
Have a nice week!!
Peter Arndell





Jul 6 2008 3:12 AM

Hello John!

Peter...
STEVE BARTLEY





Jul 5 2008 4:08 PM

I PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MEL GALLEY...A BIG INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE...
STEVE B
Bluesrockin' Babs





Jul 5 2008 9:29 AM

Hi John

I'm really looking forward to see you with Thin Lizzy on Bospop next week.... Rock on!!

Warm regards,
Babs
MELJOHN





Jul 5 2008 2:19 AM

BLUE MURDER rules!...still screaming... and I hope to see you soon here in Italy
Oksana





Jul 4 2008 12:47 PM

Happy 4th Of July!!!
John Matthew





Jul 4 2008 8:10 AM

Thanks for adding me John and have a great 4th everyone!
One Man Way





Jul 4 2008 4:10 AM

Hallo, thanks for the add.
Lucareaux





Jul 3 2008 10:43 PM

BEGGING for a BLUE MURDER reunion tour...
XXXXXX
♥Chrissy♥





Jul 3 2008 8:38 PM

Have a safe & sparkling 4th of July & please remember those who served our country. :)

Respectfully,
♥Chrissy♥
*ROCK ON*
anemone





Jul 3 2008 7:07 PM

Hi, John.
I'm feeling down on the sad news about your friend, Mel Galley.
But I really hope you have a great Independence day.

anemone xoxo
Mystic Talia





Jul 3 2008 6:07 PM

Heyyy John Sykes! i'm from greece and i wish you all to be always safe and free!happy 4th july dear for you and your family!witched kisses,lots of love!
enjoy your day!!
TONY





Jul 3 2008 4:35 PM

Love & Support.
Have a great weekend.
T.
Jack





Jul 2 2008 1:38 AM

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rockinnana





Jun 30 2008 11:29 AM

Hey Johnny. Just can't get enough of your rendition of "Is this Love? Have a wonderful week!! :)
John





Jun 29 2008 10:01 AM

HEY,JOHN, THANKS FOR THE ADD! YOU'VE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME FOR YEARS! KEEP ON ROCKIN'!!!
john





Jun 28 2008 5:53 PM

Hey John I was in a hot sweat so I came over for a dose of Cold Sweat love that song-John
Mia





Jun 27 2008 2:30 PM

have fun on the road..;)
rockinnana





Jun 27 2008 1:05 PM

Have a great weekend! Want to see you coming to the States soon! :)
Swirl™


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Jun 26 2008 12:05 AM

AWESOME!!!Thanks for the friendship & showing Swirl the love John!!!You Rawk bro! Much continued success to you.
Check out our Fred Coury & Carlos Cavazo produced tunes and feel free to give us your feedback :-).
All opinions are welcome.
Hope to see you soon ;-)
Welcome on board the Swirl train!
SPREAD THE WORD!
(i.e. add a song to your profile- let us know which one you chose) , shoot out a bulletin to your friends to check out Swirl or BOTH)
With YOU on the team WE can't lose,
Swirl
Lisa





Jun 25 2008 6:27 PM

Thanks for the add. We miss you in PA, hope to see a tour really soon(wink, hint, hint!!!)...Lisa
Robert.Resinek





Jun 25 2008 11:57 AM

Hello John,
Thanx for the ADD:
Greetz Robert
MatildaLore





Jun 25 2008 9:57 AM

I love your music. Thanks for the add. Don't be a stranger to my page.
PEACE,LOVE&ROCK'NROLL
MatildaLore
Astral Dance





Jun 25 2008 6:07 AM

Welcome!to the ultra sonor music dreamscape...
Jaegermeister





Jun 25 2008 5:45 AM

John, thanx for the ADD!
"Please don't leave me" always makes me emotional!
Jaegermeister
ANDRES REXACH





Jun 25 2008 5:31 AM

Hi John,
Thanks for the contact. Nice to meet you here. My new album is available on iTunes Store so I hope that you enjoy it and do me a 'space visit' soon. My best wishes of love, peace, wisdom and prosperity for you and yours.

Namaste,
Andrés Rexach
Biggi





Jun 24 2008 11:28 AM

Hi John,

Thanks for the add.
Biggi
Roger





Jun 24 2008 12:52 AM

PEACE,LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM BOSTON..BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS...
anemone





Jun 23 2008 3:55 PM

Yes,Lucareaux is right!
So many people are waiting for
BLUE MURDER REUNION !!
Hope our dream will do come true.
JIMMY JAMES