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The rock music world lost another legendary performer on Monday with the death of guitarist John Sykes who performed with both Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy in the 1980s. His passing marked the continuation of what has been a brutal start to 2025, with nine performers now having lost their lives.
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John Sykes, best known for his work with popular rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has The British guitarist died after a bout with cancer, according to a statement posted to his website Monday. The statement did not disclose what type of cancer Sykes had nor did it reveal the musician’s exact death date.
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