Cruel timing and clashes with David Coverdale kept Sykes from rock’s super-league but he was a top-tier player with a sound all his own ...

Coverdale, known for having a tumultuous relationship with Sykes throughout their careers, also posted his own Instagram statement, writing, “Just heard the shocking news of John’s passing ...

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash took to Instagram to share a photo of Sykes alongside the caption, “RIP #John Sykes.” Sykes was a truly transformative figure in rock music history, and his ...