For me, one of top 3 of all time. His sound in particular Whitesnake, is un-duplicated, and was the perfect blende of blues, rock a billy and pure dirty metal. Ed died, made me sad, John died, sad. Let's pay our respects and get this up to 2m views. RIP.
Hi Fans of Blue Murder "JellyRoll". I'm the girl in the video. yes it's true. I skidded in late to the video shoot in my brand new whilte corvette, dust flying off the dirt road. The production assistant said I couldn't park there so I threw it into reverse and saw a crew member in my rear view window dive into the bushes out of my way. As for John, What a great guitarist, vocalist, song writer and kisser ; ) John if you listening, How about a sequel? xoxo, Meg Register
RIP John 😢. The man had the ability to make a guitar "sing" during his amazing solos. Very underrated vocalist as well. You will be missed and Blue Murder will always be in my rotation of under appreciated hard rock/metal bands.
There are thousands of songs we all listen to that remind us of different periods in time. There is no greater feeling than hearing a song you know hits you like a ton of bricks in a good way. This is a classic and will always be one of my all time favorites!🤘🏼🤘🏼❤️❤️
Rest in peace legend. Fucking unreal talent. To sing AND play guitar the way he did, his work with Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang, the Blue murder albums, you name it. John Sykes is one of the best, and he proved that with every note he played, every note he sang. The book is written, all people have to do is listen to the music, thus reading that book.
I feel guilty (fellow '59r) for achieving 66 on 1/15. I'm so sad that John is gone and that he had to endure a fierce battle in the face of Cancer. I've lost so many family members, friends and beloved heroes to this invasive disease, I just want it eradicated from our world. I'm holding out for sharks as I believe they are the key. RIP, John. Thank you for the R&R and the fabulous memories associated with it.
One of the greatest musicians I've ever witnessed. Such an incredible vocalist and a splendid guitarist that influenced my own music. Thanks for all the good times and good memories through your music. RIP John
@@GORGOROTH42 Exactly, you at least have to be into guitarists to rate them in the first place. If you're into rock guitar and have heard Sykes, you won't underrate him!
This genre of music was already hearing the hammering of coffin nails by the time these guys released. Matter of fact, this was the LAST CASSETTE I EVER BOUGHT before purchasing a CD player!!
The record company (Geffen, I think?) was being really picky at this time. "If the first single doesn't catch, we won't push it" was essentially the sentiment. Sadly, that's exactly what happened. This video didn't catch any rotation on MTV, and the record went nowhere.
I think the real mistake of the company was trying to make BM look Lik a hair banda, though it wasn't atte all. Sykes had the bluesy feel and appice and Franklin músic skills were far away from any glamour rock musician
So true! When your lead guitarist has a huge hand in writing the songs, is better looking than you AND can sing as good as you….um….to me that means you may be out “Crying in the Rain”! Regardless, Coverdale’s ego got the better of him. Whitesnake would have been far better after 1987 had John Sykes stayed. He’s a beast!!!
At last, someone using the word 'underrated' in its correct sense. At least, I HOPE you understand that you've used it correctly, and don't go around on every good rock video calling it underrated just because YOU just discovered it...
For the uneducated, this man is the reason Whitesnake needed 2 fantastic guitarists on tour in 1987. It took Adrian Vandenberg AND Vivian Campbell to replicate what he did!
Heartbreaking . Such a monster talent Now in the Crystal Kingdom shining with his Diamond Voice and Scorching Guitar . Amen . Jelly Roll is so awesome.
Man , this guy had everything going for him...No wonder Coverdale felt threatened...What a super talent John Sykes is in all aspects of music...he might not have got the exposure he deserved , but im sure glad he received the royalties well deserved for the 1987 record..
@@johnstrika9170Holy shit!!DC owes his longevity to John Sykes. He has lived off the legacy of the ‘87 album to this day. Without Sykes, the ‘87 album never exists. Whitesnake is a nostalgia act, and people pay to hear the songs that Sykes has his fingerprints all over.
@@johnstrika9170 Whitesnake went on to be one of the biggest bands in the world because of John Sykes. John Sykes is the reason Whitesnake is even known today, because without him, using their work before the 87 album, they're an obscure blues rock band that no one knows about and David Coverdale goes down in history as the other lead singer from Deep Purple. They certainly wouldn't have done all the legacy tours they've done over the years. It's a shame too because Sykes is literally the complete package and was robbed of his due, but aside from that, the fans of the 87 record were robbed of seeing the band that recorded the music play it live.
Been to so many shows with john playing..no matter who he was with...he was an amazing talent. this song was my favorite in 89. It hurts knowing hes gone. Be free my man....be free..
I can’t believe that after all the years since this song was released, I still remember every word of the song. That’s even after I almost died in a coma because my brain was swelling and the doctors didn’t know why. I have trouble with my short term memory, but I’ve gotten back my long term memory. ❤❤❤
@@tuxster123 thank you so much for your reply and kind words.
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RIP JOHN!!!!!!!!! SO Underrated. He was robbed of fame he deserved. HE recorded THAT Whitesnake album (Here I go again, etc) didn't get credit. So talented.
@@MikeB-oo9bj Chops don't mean as much as feel...he's got the sexiest grooves...and he was THE FIRST HARD ROCK DRUMMER...Ginger and Mitch were jazz players.
@@thehyperspacefamilytree652 Let me guess; Carmin says he was the first Hard Rock drummer?!?! What about Moon?? I don't care. Not a fan of arrogant musicians. Carmine must be double jointed from all the patting himself on the back that does. And these 3 (good as they are ) are better than Lifeson, Peart and Lee?, Vai, Sheehan and Bissonette?, Howe, Wooten and Chambers?, The Police? ELP? or Hendrix...…………...Not in my book.
An absolute masterpiece that hasn't aged by any single day since it was released. Perfect songs and out of this world musicianship make it one of the best Heavy Metal albums of the 80's. One you keep coming back to because it's so addictive.
The song arraignment is so cool in this song. I always think how I'd love to hear different bands give this song a go 'cause there's a million ways for it to be interesting. Give me a death metal version, give me an emo version, give me a prog version.... This song has some legs that need walking
I got the CD the day it came out. I couldn't listen to this song without crying like a baby because my wife left me at the same time. Best tune on the CD, IMHO. John Sykes is one of the best guitarists around. I had no idea he was a great singer 'til he formed BM!
RIP John, you were a huge influence on my playing since you were with Lizzy. Was hooked on everything you did after hearing that Thunder and Lightning album in 1983.
There are so many layers to this song it is pure genius. Mixing hair metal balladry with the blues and doing it way better than Cinderella or Bon Jovi? Listening to this song never gets old, I always pick up something new from it!
Listening after learning of the tragic passing of John Sykes feels so deeply entrenched in sadness. A true giant of the guitar, and by all accounts a wonderful man. Rest in peace John Sykes. 🙏
I was wondering how many people know who John Sykes is. He actually co-wrote Whitesnake's most famous album, and then was fired by David Coverdale. The Whitesnake band that everybody saw in the 80's singing their most famous hits, aside from David Coverdale, was a cover band. John and the entire band were fired, and that's when John created this album.
+Cmentman Z sykes wanted to replace David when DC was ill for the first recording of the album, and they were butting heads as who was the real leader of the band, which DC had started and nurtered for almost 10 years at that point. And DC himself wrote crying in the rain, and marsden co-wrote Here i go again with DC. I love John though, what a marvelous talent (singing and playing guitar, as well as a song-writer). Murray was according to himself not really fired, they just drifted apart, as he was in London and DC in the US ..
King's X is still going strong! They've slowed down their output and touring activity but they still tour on the regular and released a new album just last year.
Franklin, Sykes, and Appice...a virtual supergroup that missed the sweet spot of "hair metal". Had this lineup formed in '84, they woulda been massive.
Epic album. Epic switch to that slow jam just blows my mind,what a band!! One of the top albums of the 20th Century thank you David Coverdake for firing Sykes so he could outdo even 1987
I remember this song back in the late 80s. Thank goodness, he ripped his shirt in the rain in dramatic fashion; it is what brought them back together! I just love the 80s!
We saw Blue Murder perform at Bogarts, July 29, 1989. It was John's birthday. I still have images of him with one foot on a monitor, ripping a solo on a black Les Paul. It was one hell of a show by one hell of a band that I'll always remember. RIP Mr. Sykes.
@Crimson Idol that is very deceiving. it charted as high as #69, which is not good at all if the record sold well it would not have taken 4 years for the follow up. BM enjoyed some MTV airplay but they were reduced to opening concerts for bigger acts and some club gigs. Sykes wrote those WS 87 songs but he messed up his gig there and had to be fired.
@sha broussard they did a very bad move at choosing their singles. This one and VOTK doesnt sound like something that would have gone huge. Out Of Love and Billy as singles would definitely have made Blue Murder a very remembered name that year.
@sha broussard Im agreed with almost every thing you said. But both Sykes and DC acted in a very stupid way. When DC and Sykes met for the first time, Sykes refused the offer and said: 'Im not someone of being ordered around and I dont like to be told what to play'. So he went back with Thin Lizzy and got a call from DC telling him how much he wanted. DC should have never insisted on having Sykes on his band, knowing how independent Sykes is, but also Sykes acted like a dick with that statement. As for the 'Sykes made Whitesnake good', I think some of you guys miss the whole point. Its obvious Whitesnake made great stuff before Sykes, no one denies that, but as every other band and leader, DC wanted to be huge. Without Sykes that would have never been possible. The guitar tone, the guitar playing, backing vocals, the arrangements. Slip Of The Tongue just had one hit if im not wrong that not even got close to how big the 87 hits went. And as far as I know, Sykes was the one making all the arrangements along with Neil and Aynsley, Coverdale only wrote lyrics which are pretty shit tbh xD but great singer, undeniable.
John Sykes. Very underrated guitar play. Nice chops on this one. This band should have been MUCH bigger. Plus it looks like he hit the gym quite often in this one.
I am speechless. He was one of the best ever. I grew up with his magic music. His beautiful art will never die, but now it is very hard to accept the cruel reality.
Rest in Peace, John Sykes. You influenced a bunch of us back in the day. Total rock star package.
Dude had it all, talent, looks you name it. R.I.P.
And he's still influencing guitarists today. Hopefully he finally gets his dues he didn't get back in the 80s.
John Sykes Legend .. RIEP 🫡⚡️
Just heard that John has passed away and I just can't believe it, he will be truly missed, an absolute sad day
Had to come and listen to some memories.
Another piece of better times has moved on, Rest in Peace Mr. Sykes.
Rip John Sykes !! 😭😭
Such sad news about John's passing today. Such a talented guy. The tributes from fellow musicians indicate he was a nice guy too. RIP John Sykes.
Rest in Peace, John. We will miss your burning guitar and vocals...
Rest in Peace, John... Thank you for the gift of your music 🎶 💔
MY FAVORITE SONG BY HIM! REST IN PARADISE BROTHER JOHN SYKES!
Them.
@DB-kl9bp ACTUALLY SYKES WROTE EM ALL! FRANKLIN AND APPICE VERY TALENTED THOUGH.
For me, one of top 3 of all time. His sound in particular Whitesnake, is un-duplicated, and was the perfect blende of blues, rock a billy and pure dirty metal. Ed died, made me sad, John died, sad. Let's pay our respects and get this up to 2m views. RIP.
Hi Fans of Blue Murder "JellyRoll". I'm the girl in the video. yes it's true. I skidded in late to the video shoot in my brand new whilte corvette, dust flying off the dirt road. The production assistant said I couldn't park there so I threw it into reverse and saw a crew member in my rear view window dive into the bushes out of my way. As for John, What a great guitarist, vocalist, song writer and kisser ; ) John if you listening, How about a sequel? xoxo, Meg Register
Meg Register hello Beautiful
You're Beautiful Meg Register.
OMG you were so hot Meg. You didn't knew if John were a good kisser because you didn't try mine ;)
Loved you in "Demonia".
Estas preciosa
RIP John 😢. The man had the ability to make a guitar "sing" during his amazing solos. Very underrated vocalist as well. You will be missed and Blue Murder will always be in my rotation of under appreciated hard rock/metal bands.
There are thousands of songs we all listen to that remind us of different periods in time. There is no greater feeling than hearing a song you know hits you like a ton of bricks in a good way. This is a classic and will always be one of my all time favorites!🤘🏼🤘🏼❤️❤️
I was shocked and saddened to see the news of the passing of John Sykes. RIP John.
Rest in peace legend. Fucking unreal talent. To sing AND play guitar the way he did, his work with Thin Lizzy, Tygers of Pan Tang, the Blue murder albums, you name it. John Sykes is one of the best, and he proved that with every note he played, every note he sang. The book is written, all people have to do is listen to the music, thus reading that book.
What an awesome summer when this song came out.. RIP thank for the background music and memories
I feel guilty (fellow '59r) for achieving 66 on 1/15. I'm so sad that John is gone and that he had to endure a fierce battle in the face of Cancer. I've lost so many family members, friends and beloved heroes to this invasive disease, I just want it eradicated from our world. I'm holding out for sharks as I believe they are the key. RIP, John. Thank you for the R&R and the fabulous memories associated with it.
💔😢🙏
Rest in Peace, John. You were a special talent that influenced a generation. Your music will live on but you will be sorely missed. Too young ❤🩹
He was just like an ancient greek sculpture playing a guitar. RIP John.
Rest in Peace John 😢
She left because John had nicer hair.
Rip John the original guitarist of white snake rock n roll with Jani and the others of the 80 s in Heaven
Ryan, Bernie Marsden, and Mackey Moody were originals... Sykes started on Slide it in...😎👍
You know they've got one helluva band. RB
One of the greatest musicians I've ever witnessed. Such an incredible vocalist and a splendid guitarist that influenced my own music. Thanks for all the good times and good memories through your music. RIP John
I saw him in concert when he was in Blue Murder with Stage Dolls and Warrant. Rest in peace John.
I wish my first wife wife was here.before she died of cancer she/love this video that is a how l feel àbout her
Sorry for your loss man. Sending good vibes your way❤
It's really ashame that John Sykes is not as highly regarded as he should be. The guy is an amazing talent!
I reckon all the Guitarists from whitesnake are underrated...best guitarist out there and they all used Gibsons...mostly !
LOL he's one of the most highly rated guitarists of the 80s 90s and beyond!
@@dh1474 ..
True..
If you know your guitarists...then you know he is highly regarded and respected....
@@GORGOROTH42 Exactly, you at least have to be into guitarists to rate them in the first place. If you're into rock guitar and have heard Sykes, you won't underrate him!
Yea he shdnt even at the 1st place find a replacement for coverdale when coverdale was seeking doctor for his voice.
Blue Murder should have been bigger. Very underrated.
Crushed to read John passed, Fabulous talent who will be missed but never forgotten by our generation.
BLUE MURDER should've been huge. Their first album is a masterpiece.
This genre of music was already hearing the hammering of coffin nails by the time these guys released. Matter of fact, this was the LAST CASSETTE I EVER BOUGHT before purchasing a CD player!!
The record company (Geffen, I think?) was being really picky at this time. "If the first single doesn't catch, we won't push it" was essentially the sentiment. Sadly, that's exactly what happened. This video didn't catch any rotation on MTV, and the record went nowhere.
Yeah it was a promotion.
Jelly Roll? Interesting title
I think the real mistake of the company was trying to make BM look Lik a hair banda, though it wasn't atte all. Sykes had the bluesy feel and appice and Franklin músic skills were far away from any glamour rock musician
Rip john sykes ❤
This is the most schizophrenic song of the 80s and I’m here for both of it.
The first part is borderline awful and the second part is borderline genius. 🤔😄
@@briangarrett6510can you break it down for me? I'm like stupider than Jupiter.
@@douglasalfseike3867 first half is like a cheesy 80s hair metal song and the 2nd half it immediately transitions into a beautiful ballad. IMO
@@briangarrett6510 😘
RIP John 😔
You were the best guitarist Whitesnake has ever had 🙏🏼
This guy is amazing. Is there any doubt that coverdale was so intimidated by Sykes he had to get rid of him.
Absolutely! Coverdale is the type of man that's in love...with himself!!
So true! When your lead guitarist has a huge hand in writing the songs, is better looking than you AND can sing as good as you….um….to me that means you may be out “Crying in the Rain”!
Regardless, Coverdale’s ego got the better of him. Whitesnake would have been far better after 1987 had John Sykes stayed. He’s a beast!!!
@@zefolantar DAMN STRAIGHT!!
Sykes is a good guitarist, but a bad friend. He slipt with Coverdale's girl and Coverdale didn't forgive him
@@ЛюдмилаЛ-с4н Which Girlfriend?
R.I.P. John 😭🎸
Rip ❤beautiful song❤ memories 💕🙏🏻
Rest in Peace brother 😔thank you for all the great music. God Bless you 🙏
Going up in the 80's was very cool
it was the best on all levels.
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Goodbye Old friend, Thank you for the music, You were one of the best!
Possibly one of the most underrated rock bands in history!
Hahahahaha
LOL
At last, someone using the word 'underrated' in its correct sense. At least, I HOPE you understand that you've used it correctly, and don't go around on every good rock video calling it underrated just because YOU just discovered it...
❤❤❤❤ AGREED 100% LOVE THEM.. I HAVE THEIR VINYL AND CD.. THEIR CD STAYS IN MY RECORD PLAYER ❤❤❤❤
Yes, but the video is just pure carnal and egocentric exhibitionism. Anyway, it's a very good song, but a video for airhead people.
RIP, JOHN
RIP John
Rest In Power John Sykes, you inspired me to pick up guitar at 14 years of age in 1981 and for that i am eternally grateful
Damn. Such a talent. RIP John 💔
R.I.P. John. You were one badass player, singer and songwriter. Damn this one hurts hard, no shit.
For the uneducated, this man is the reason Whitesnake needed 2 fantastic guitarists on tour in 1987. It took Adrian Vandenberg AND Vivian Campbell to replicate what he did!
True! But he didn’t do shit after Whitesnake. This was his best effort after WS.
Um….. white snake always had 2 guitar players. So no it didn’t take vandenburg and Campbell to replicate what he did
Rest in Peace #johnSykes ! Thanks for the great music & memories. 01/20/2025 🤘🏼😪
RIP John! 🌹❤🎶
Heartbreaking . Such a monster talent Now in the Crystal Kingdom shining with his Diamond Voice and Scorching Guitar . Amen . Jelly Roll is so awesome.
Sykes is the epitome of a Rock Star. He has it all. Great guitarist, singer and looks.
Yup, and he's one of Wraths biggest influences.. ...
have not even heard the rest of the first album yet and im blown away. listening to the rest right now.
Goodbye John, thank you for the music. 🤘🇨🇦🇨🇦
Man , this guy had everything going for him...No wonder Coverdale felt threatened...What a super talent John Sykes is in all aspects of music...he might not have got the exposure he deserved , but im sure glad he received the royalties well deserved for the 1987 record..
David said Sykes was brilliant yet David also said he was too old to be a babysitter.
Threatened? Whitesnake went on to being one of the biggest bands in the world, at the time and Sykes did, literally, jack shit
@@johnstrika9170Holy shit!!DC owes his longevity to John Sykes. He has lived off the legacy of the ‘87 album to this day. Without Sykes, the ‘87 album never exists. Whitesnake is a nostalgia act, and people pay to hear the songs that Sykes has his fingerprints all over.
If he was such a talent where was his platiinum album or was he just sitting back riding Coverdales coat tails.
@@frankmosca7894
@@johnstrika9170 Whitesnake went on to be one of the biggest bands in the world because of John Sykes. John Sykes is the reason Whitesnake is even known today, because without him, using their work before the 87 album, they're an obscure blues rock band that no one knows about and David Coverdale goes down in history as the other lead singer from Deep Purple.
They certainly wouldn't have done all the legacy tours they've done over the years.
It's a shame too because Sykes is literally the complete package and was robbed of his due, but aside from that, the fans of the 87 record were robbed of seeing the band that recorded the music play it live.
Rest in Peace, John. Eternal idol.
1.04: John with no shirt on, wild hair in a ponytail, brushing his horse--AHHH, so beautiful! *drool*
Been to so many shows with john playing..no matter who he was with...he was an amazing talent. this song was my favorite in 89. It hurts knowing hes gone. Be free my man....be free..
One of my favorite songs from this era!❤ Noone writes music like this anymore 😢.
RIP John Sikes. Slaying with that unmistakable Sikes guitar tone and voice in RnR heaven.
I can’t believe that after all the years since this song was released, I still remember every word of the song. That’s even after I almost died in a coma because my brain was swelling and the doctors didn’t know why. I have trouble with my short term memory, but I’ve gotten back my long term memory. ❤❤❤
Heal well Karen 🙏 x
@@tuxster123 thank you so much for your reply and kind words.
RIP JOHN!!!!!!!!! SO Underrated. He was robbed of fame he deserved. HE recorded THAT Whitesnake album (Here I go again, etc) didn't get credit. So talented.
and it's just awesome how this song starts out as a fun acoustic blue-grassy romp, then turns into an anthemic power ballad. that's incredible.
he was great john sykes RIP
RIP John Sykes
RIP
Still cranking this in 2023..
I’m heartbroken- this guy was such a great guitarist and singer. Huge influence going back to Tygers of Pan Tang. God bless you..
John Sykes, Tony Franklin, and Carmine Appice. There's no better combination.
Seriously? Carmine has been around a long time, true. So many can play circles around him.
Except Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades...
Carmine epic and his bro. VINNY and dio
@@MikeB-oo9bj Chops don't mean as much as feel...he's got the sexiest grooves...and he was THE FIRST HARD ROCK DRUMMER...Ginger and Mitch were jazz players.
@@thehyperspacefamilytree652 Let me guess; Carmin says he was the first Hard Rock drummer?!?! What about Moon?? I don't care. Not a fan of arrogant musicians. Carmine must be double jointed from all the patting himself on the back that does. And these 3 (good as they are ) are better than Lifeson, Peart and Lee?, Vai, Sheehan and Bissonette?, Howe, Wooten and Chambers?, The Police? ELP? or Hendrix...…………...Not in my book.
An absolute masterpiece that hasn't aged by any single day since it was released. Perfect songs and out of this world musicianship make it one of the best Heavy Metal albums of the 80's. One you keep coming back to because it's so addictive.
The song arraignment is so cool in this song. I always think how I'd love to hear different bands give this song a go 'cause there's a million ways for it to be interesting. Give me a death metal version, give me an emo version, give me a prog version.... This song has some legs that need walking
Rest in Peace, John
I got the CD the day it came out. I couldn't listen to this song without crying like a baby because my wife left me at the same time. Best tune on the CD, IMHO.
John Sykes is one of the best guitarists around. I had no idea he was a great singer 'til he formed BM!
Rest In Peace. 😞
Absolutely criminally underrated and underappreciated. These guys were just pure gold together. This album is almost perfect.
RIP John, you were a huge influence on my playing since you were with Lizzy. Was hooked on everything you did after hearing that Thunder and Lightning album in 1983.
Easily one of the most underrated bands of the era.
Blue Murder should have been HUGE.
And what's the opposite of underrated.?
RIP John ✨️ 🎸🤍🙏🕊
There are so many layers to this song it is pure genius. Mixing hair metal balladry with the blues and doing it way better than Cinderella or Bon Jovi? Listening to this song never gets old, I always pick up something new from it!
Complete with thunderous drums and fretless bass!
Listening after learning of the tragic passing of John Sykes feels so deeply entrenched in sadness. A true giant of the guitar, and by all accounts a wonderful man. Rest in peace John Sykes. 🙏
Thank god this album was well produced and recorded. John's voice sounds fantastic.
this and The Cult's Sonic Temple are peak Bob Rock productions, even more than Bon Jovi, Motley Crue and Metallica
So sad , brilliant talent, way too young
the bass player had such a great pedal...dam that sound is so great
Tony Franklin is the man. Always has been.
Usually barefoot, always fretless.
🇯🇵横須賀にLIVEしに来てくれて、ありがとうございました。最高でした。安らかに😢
Most beautiful man I have ever seen.
Yeah, but you ain't seen my mate Mozart have ya.?
Rest in peace John, Tony Franklin and i will miss you and the music!
I was wondering how many people know who John Sykes is. He actually co-wrote Whitesnake's most famous album, and then was fired by David Coverdale. The Whitesnake band that everybody saw in the 80's singing their most famous hits, aside from David Coverdale, was a cover band. John and the entire band were fired, and that's when John created this album.
+Cmentman Z sykes wanted to replace David when DC was ill for the first recording of the album, and they were butting heads as who was the real leader of the band, which DC had started and nurtered for almost 10 years at that point. And DC himself wrote crying in the rain, and marsden co-wrote Here i go again with DC. I love John though, what a marvelous talent (singing and playing guitar, as well as a song-writer). Murray was according to himself not really fired, they just drifted apart, as he was in London and DC in the US ..
Before all of that he was in Thin Lizzy for 1983s Thunder and lightning. A great talent but a clear takeover.
Who recorded the guitar for Still Of The Night? Was it Sykes or Adrian?
Sykes played on everything on the 1987/Whitesnake record. Vandenberg DID play the solo on Here I Go Again, tho
Sykes
Rock in peace John Sykes
Arguably some of the best high-gain guitar tones ever recorded….hell, the entire album was a masterpiece.
Sykes played guitar on Whitesnake's 1987 LP. That well worth a listen too :)
This entire record is a masterpiece and such an important part of my youth along with all of his work RIP John your music lives forever
Best song by Blue Murder. They had such talent and potential.
Sykes had it all... Unreal guitar playing, golden voice, killer looks. RIP to a total rockstar.
Blue Murder, Badlands, Kings X, Bonham, ... those 80's bands were amazing and I wish lasted at least a few more albums.
King's X is still going strong! They've slowed down their output and touring activity but they still tour on the regular and released a new album just last year.
Tangiers, also
You can add Riverdogs, Diving For Pearls, Mr. Big, Royal Jelly, Raging Slab, and Kingdom Come to that list. Among others.
RIP John Sykes!
Franklin, Sykes, and Appice...a virtual supergroup that missed the sweet spot of "hair metal". Had this lineup formed in '84, they woulda been massive.
Epic album. Epic switch to that slow jam just blows my mind,what a band!! One of the top albums of the 20th Century thank you David Coverdake for firing Sykes so he could outdo even 1987
RIP Mr Vibrato
His vibrato was unmatched.
Shattered that we’ve lost John. 😢
I remember this song back in the late 80s. Thank goodness, he ripped his shirt in the rain in dramatic fashion; it is what brought them back together! I just love the 80s!
Lmao!
We saw Blue Murder perform at Bogarts, July 29, 1989. It was John's birthday. I still have images of him with one foot on a monitor, ripping a solo on a black Les Paul. It was one hell of a show by one hell of a band that I'll always remember. RIP Mr. Sykes.
This was basically John Sykes’ FU to Coverdale.
No basically... fact!!! wrote whitesnake whitesnake then fired lyrics, guitar music EVERYTHING.. IT WAS ALL JOHN!!
HERE I go again PT. II
@Crimson Idol that is very deceiving. it charted as high as #69, which is not good at all if the record sold well it would not have taken 4 years for the follow up. BM enjoyed some MTV airplay but they were reduced to opening concerts for bigger acts and some club gigs.
Sykes wrote those WS 87 songs but he messed up his gig there and had to be fired.
@sha broussard they did a very bad move at choosing their singles. This one and VOTK doesnt sound like something that would have gone huge. Out Of Love and Billy as singles would definitely have made Blue Murder a very remembered name that year.
@sha broussard Im agreed with almost every thing you said. But both Sykes and DC acted in a very stupid way. When DC and Sykes met for the first time, Sykes refused the offer and said: 'Im not someone of being ordered around and I dont like to be told what to play'. So he went back with Thin Lizzy and got a call from DC telling him how much he wanted. DC should have never insisted on having Sykes on his band, knowing how independent Sykes is, but also Sykes acted like a dick with that statement. As for the 'Sykes made Whitesnake good', I think some of you guys miss the whole point. Its obvious Whitesnake made great stuff before Sykes, no one denies that, but as every other band and leader, DC wanted to be huge. Without Sykes that would have never been possible. The guitar tone, the guitar playing, backing vocals, the arrangements. Slip Of The Tongue just had one hit if im not wrong that not even got close to how big the 87 hits went. And as far as I know, Sykes was the one making all the arrangements along with Neil and Aynsley, Coverdale only wrote lyrics which are pretty shit tbh xD but great singer, undeniable.
Rip JS!!! 🙏🏻
Still a top 20 album for me!
83/87 snake? He made those recordings! Great song writer arrangement and guitar tone
John Sykes. Very underrated guitar play. Nice chops on this one. This band should have been MUCH bigger. Plus it looks like he hit the gym quite often in this one.
Agreed. He is an amazing musician. Also got as hell in this video lol
John is porn for women.. especially in this video!!
yes, one of the hottest musician in the world. The other one is John Leven from Europe, and also Jon Bon Jovi, of course
michela derry don't forget Kip Winger for being hot back then
veeeeeryyyyyyyyyyy sorry, i forgot how gorgeous he is!!! Lets put him in the list of the hottest musicians of course
Forever in our heart... thanks for your art!
Man I miss this music
I am speechless. He was one of the best ever. I grew up with his magic music. His beautiful art will never die, but now it is very hard to accept the cruel reality.
33 years ago wow time flies, had the cassette in 1989 .