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Tag: John Sykes
Blue Murder keyboardist Nik Green unjustly overlooked in 1989 John Sykes interview
I received an email today from American musician Penny Little about an interview I did in 1989 with Blue Murder guitarist John Sykes.
Word-for-word with John Sykes of Blue Murder: the complete interview, May 15, 1989
Ever since his death was announced last January, a lot has been said about former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes.
Guitar legend John Sykes always preferred Thin Lizzy as a band over Whitesnake
John Sykes only recorded two albums with Thin Lizzy before the death of Phil Lynott, but his time with the band meant a lot to its fans.
John Sykes’ status as a true, unsung guitar hero revealed in new feature-length documentary
A new feature-length documentary that takes a deep dive into the career of British hard-rock guitarist John Sykes premiered today.
That time I asked John Sykes if Blue Murder was gonna be playing Vancouver soon
Back in May of 1989 I interviewed guitar great John Sykes while he was promoting the debut album by his new power trio, Blue Murder.
That time I asked John Sykes if he was surprised by the huge success Whitesnake had back in ’87
Two years after Whitesnake released its 1987 album--which has gone on to sell 25-million copies--I interviewed guitarist John Sykes.
That time John Sykes told me that Whitesnake’s David Coverdale changes his band every five minutes
Back in May of 1989 I interviewed British guitarist John Sykes while he was promoting the debut album by his new band, Blue Murder.Â
That time Tommy Aldridge told me that Randy Rhoads was the most talented guitarist he ever played with
Drum legend Tommy Aldridge has played with some of the greatest rock guitarists of all time: Gary Moore, John Sykes, Randy Rhoads...
Album review: Thin Lizzy, Life (1983)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JAN. 13, 1984 By Steve Newton While not as well-produced as their first live LP Live and Dangerous, Thin Lizzy's new double album does hold some interesting surprises for fans of boisterous hard rock. Featuring guest appearances by legendary axemen Gary Moore, Eric Bell, and Brian Robertson, Life is culled from various concerts on Thin … Continue reading Album review: Thin Lizzy, Life (1983)
Ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes on Blue Murder, Bob Rock, and the Little Mountain sound
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 16, 1989 By Steve Newton By now, most every rock fan in Vancouver must be aware that many of North America's best-selling bands--Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and the Cult to name a few--have been making their latest chart-topping records right here in town. Little Mountain Sound on West 7th has been the … Continue reading Ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes on Blue Murder, Bob Rock, and the Little Mountain sound
Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell never wanted to be Joe Guitar Hero
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 24, 1992 By Steve Newton When Def Leppard guitarist/co-founder Steve Clark died of a drug overdose in 1991—six years after drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a New Year’s Eve car accident—rumours were rampant as to who would replace him in one of the world’s most successful and least … Continue reading Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell never wanted to be Joe Guitar Hero
Vancouver hard-rock guitar ace Erol Sora names John Sykes and Ritchie Blackmore as his top two players
If Erol Sora had released his new album, Demented Honour, 30 years ago, he'd have been an instant hard-rock superstar, touring the world.