British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65.

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65.

John Sykes, the electrifying guitarist who rocked the world in legendary bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, has died. He was 65.

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65.

John Sykes died from cancer at age 65. The guitarist played for both Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake before joining Blue Murder with Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice.

(CNN) — British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement ...