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

John Sykes, guitarist with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy who co-wrote the hit singles 'Still of the Night' and 'Is This Love,' has died. He was 65.

Former Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes has died, aged 65.. The legendary musician also played for Whitesnake. "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer,