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John Sykes of Whitesnake Dead at 65


English musician John Sykes was part of Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake prior to his death in January

He stayed with the band until the end, a perfect fit with Phil, Scott [Gorham], Brian [Downey] and Darren [Wharton],” the social media post read. Tony Franklin, who was part of Whitesnake and Blue Murder, honored his late friend via X, writing, “My deepest heartfelt thanks for all your kind wishes and condolences for the passing of John Sykes.” Radio personality and music talk show host Eddie Trunk shared his own message via X, calling Sykes’ death “devastating shocking news.”

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