JOHN SYKES, der britische Gitarrist solch illustrer Bands woe Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder und Streetfighter ist, wie heute bekannt wurde,im Alter von 65 Jahren an seiner Krebserkrankung verstorben. Seine letzten veröffentlichten Songs stammen aus dem Jahr 2020 und sollten auf dem nie veröffentlichen Soloalbum „SY-OPS“ landen.
Diese Message wurde heute auf seinem Facebookprofil veröffentlicht.
“It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn’t know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room.
He certainly marched to the beat of his own drum and always pulled for the underdog. In his final days, he spoke of his sincere love and gratitude for his fans who stuck by him through all these years.
While the impact of his loss is profound and the mood somber, we hope the light of his memory will extinguish the shadow of his absence.“
Thank you for the music und rest in peace.
Photo Credit: Official Facebook Page John Sykes