Coverdale completely screwed Sykes over. Utterly and completely. I don’t think they even spoke in recent decades. If that’s how Coverdale treats his “mates” I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be a friend of his. Sykes was one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriters of the 80’s and 90’s. He will be greatly missed by the millions of people who loved the music that poured out of his soul. RIP John. 😢🎸💔
I do not wish to speak ill of Sykes, but you seem to have forgotten, or maybe you're unaware, that when Coverdale was suffering from sinus problems and couldn't sing, Sykes tried to carry on without him and tried to force Coverdale out of his own band. That's when the problems started.
@CB-xr1eg I do know Sykes tried to keep the recording of the album on track and moving forward but I honestly don’t buy Sykes trying to oust Coverdale out of his own band. It was Coverdale’s baby and I’m not disputing that. It’s just over the years, Coverdale has never been exactly known for his relationship with the truth. I guess the two things we can agree on are 1. Neither one of us was there so we don’t know what truly happened and 2. Sykes was a master guitar player and his talent via songs like “In The Still Of The Night” propelled Whitesnake into the stratosphere. Either way, it’s a loss but at least his physical suffering in fighting the cancer is over.
@@CB-xr1eg That's bullsh!t. Everyone had left the band after Sykes will tell you Coverdale hires and fires with the seasons. a sign of insecurity. He doesnt want to be in the shadow of anyone on the stage. Talk about ego. John Sykes is the one who put Whitesnake on the map. Before him, Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's deep purple. Do some research dude, before you take anyone's word as the total truth. Coverdale is a user. Why is it that only Coverdale put Sykes in a negative light? Sykes was totally loyal to Phil Lynott after the breakup of Thin Lizzy. He actually performed on ALL of Phil's solo albums afterwards. He was actually reluctant to join Whitesnake and even turned Coverdale down the 1st time he asked. But Phil told John that he needed to move on. At which time he accepted Coverdale's invitation.,
We do not know what really happened. Sykes deserved to tour for the 1987 album that's a fact. It was also his baby. But now it was the time for Coverdale to be a gentleman and he acted accordingly, remembering the good times and recognizing talent and contributions to his career.
This is by far the most stupid tasteless bullshit AI video ever seen. Using pictures of a john Sykes who is chairman of RRHOF and co founder of MTV, combining with Sykesy, our guitar hero. With blabla about Coverdale who just mentioned him short at twitter about his passing,
@@bradhienzachary According to Adrian (Vandenberg). However John always stated he hid in his car to avoid him at any cost. He never got an answer from Dave which is why he broke off all contact with him.
@@rushshukla4636 I saw a video not long ago and it was Vandaberg witnessing them arguing in the studio after John flying from the UK to meet him the studio. He said it was a historic moment. I don’t doubt what you say! I loved John’s playing a bought the cassette 1987 when it came out! He was an inspiration to so many of us.
Everyone who had left the band after Sykes will tell you Coverdale hires and fires with the seasons. a sign of insecurity. He doesnt want to be in the shadow of anyone on the stage. Talk about ego. John Sykes is the one who put Whitesnake on the map. Before him, Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's deep purple. Do some research dude, before you take anyone's word as the total truth. Coverdale is a user. Why is it that only Coverdale put Sykes in a negative light? Sykes was totally loyal to Phil Lynott after the breakup of Thin Lizzy. He actually performed on ALL of Phil's solo albums afterwards. He was actually reluctant to join Whitesnake and even turned Coverdale down the 1st time he asked. But Phil told John that he needed to move on. At which time he accepted Coverdale's invitation.,
Agree about Coverdale being an asshole but completely disagree about early Whitesnake being a “poor man’s Deep Purple”. If anything the band sounded way more original the first 5 or so albums before Coverdale shifted the band to bring a poor man’s Def Leppard so he could rake in the money. Sykes played great but I’ll take his work with Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang any day.
John will ALWAYS be my #1 guitarist of all time! He is the reason why I want to play guitar. Though I’m not happy we as fans were shortchanged from not seeing the ‘87 album players tour? Because of that, we wouldn’t have the masterpieces John made afterwards. You will be missed, but your music will live on forever! I will make sure of that!!! 😢
Coverdale owes John big time for the success of Whitesnake. Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's Deep Purple before John joined. John totally made Whitesnake current.
Agree about Coverdale being an asshole but completely disagree about early Whitesnake being a “poor man’s Deep Purple”. If anything the band sounded way more original the first 5 or so albums before Coverdale shifted the band to bring a poor man’s Def Leppard so he could rake in the money. Sykes played great but I’ll take his work with Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang any day.
hahahaha that John Sykes who is at 0:38 is iiHeartMedia and the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, he's not the same John Sykes who passed away
Everybody seems to forget Whitesnake was DC’s band. David gave John the platform to showcase his talents. I doubt if most of you would’ve knew who John Sykes was if his “break” hadn’t taken place. Especially, here in America.
@@leepassmore7032 without that 87 album which Sykes played a huge part in writing and an even bigger part in the sound, Coverdale's career would have been over and to thank the band Coverdale fired them all after recording it. Whitesnakes albums after Sykes sucked and sales prove that.
David Coverdale is a pig. The best thing that happened in his career was John, but his narcissism and envy made him try to disappear who deserved all the success. DC did not know how to play a note on the guitar so the work of composing came from others, so did it also before with Bernie Marsden, Galley, Moody ... He was never a gentleman no matter how much he tried to seem. Rip John, you deserved much more respect. Thanks for share with us your extraordinary talent and art.
Coverdale is a bloody hypocrite. He screwed Sykes over, and snuck in a lesser guitarist to dub John's work on one of his last tracks with Whitesnake. But then Coverdale has screwed most of his band mates.
It's a long time I've been reading several ghastly comments about David's and John's strained relationship. For what I am aware, they didn't get along on a personal side, but musically they were magnificient together. I am a huge fan of the Slide It In Whitesnake, the six piece that ended in a four piece. I loved that four piece (Coverdale-Sykes-Murray-Powell), four of the most extraordinary musicians playing together indeed. That' s all that matters to me. Whatever happened between David and John, it's most likely we will never know the real truth; who fired who, who said this or that, whatever. John was an extraordinary guitar player, criminally underrated (I never saw him in any list among the best guitar players). He deserved more than being "the guitarist of Whitesnake". There's Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Blue Murder, his solo career (he was a ver good singer, too). Now that he is gone, everybody praise him, like he is a legend, a guitar hero, when the truth is that he has always been a fantastic musician who, IMHO, seemed to remain unnoticed. It's very, very sad he is gone, and so young; and now I don't care about what happened with Coverdale. All I know is that we lost one of the greatest guitar players ever, or at least to me, who although I met him though WS 40 years ago, I went for more because I wanted to know about his music, his previous career. Thank you for everything, darling John. Your guitar, your music will live forever 🌟🌟.
If what is said about with happened around the 1987 album (problems between them, and how John Sykes was so much mistreated, fired and denied to participate in the mixing process and in the touring, etc... ) is true... what a shame. What is true: that Whitesnake album really hit the charts, and meant a great success and a strong impulse for a band whose sound was getting outdated. They got a big chance thanks the contributions of Sykes. Powerful songs, incredible guitar work (it is possible to listen to the isolated guitar tracks, that are awesome). I don't know the whole story but John Sykes worked really hard for the band. Edit: I have just listened to Blue Murder, the vocal capabilities of John are outstanding, too. He had a great voice, he was an extremely talented musician and had a great image, a real rock star although unknown for most of the public. I understand Coverdale would surely feel at risk of losing his job.
@@leepassmore7032I think that David was intimidated by John's drive and determination. David feared that John was gonna want to sing a song or two.........John was younger, better looking could play the hell out of the guitar, could write killer songs , as well as hold his own (if not surpass) Davids vocals. David (understandably) was fearful of losing the leadership of his band. Dave stated that John ran up studio time ($$$) without his concent and said that he was already in debt. Over a million dollars........Dave said he couldn't trust him. I call bullshit, because Dave spent even MORE money on it after he fired John. John was only doing what he knew the songs needed and prolly did go in to track a bit more without Davids knowledge, but it payed off. That album never exists without John (rip).
It’s interesting and a lesson for us all, when we are young it’s natural for Ego and grandiosity to run our attitudes and actions. It’s only in old age with death approaching , that we see more clearly how we’ve burned others , it’s better to make peace and forgiveness while still alive than to regret unskillful Actions after the fact……
The BEST lineup Coverdale ever had was Sykes....Cozy and Niel on Bass....Sykes MADE Coverdale a household name.....Not to mention how jealous Coverdale was... EVERYBODY came to see Sykes...he was the whole show....BOTH Slide It In and the 1987 album sold 10s of million....it was ALL John Sykes
umm?? The guy with the grey short hair is not the great John Sykes - Guitarist, but the douche bag who runs the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Please don't disrespect the memory of the great John Sykes (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy & Blue Murder) this way
Yeah right DC. Not the version of the story that was conveyed by Johns bandmates who all got dumped Sykes was a great guitarist and a great songwriter/singer. Id like to know who has that black LP John slung for decades. You will not be forgotten
I think deep down he does regret what he did whether he says it or not. Not so much on a human level but he never got anywhere near the 1987 record again or that level of success. Sykes was his perfect foil and it could have continued at least till 91.
"Unique bond", huh? You mean the one that ended with David Coverdale firing John before he could even put down the solo for the re-imagined "Here I Go Again"? A song that NEEDED a kick in the ass? How about those times you'd see Coverdale roll his eyes when introducing John during his first shows in the band? The bond in which John apparently wasn't image friendly enough for MTV, so David canned him with the rest of the band before that super important record was even released? THAT bond?
Terrible video. Can't belive I lasted 49 seconds. It includes photos of the wrong John Sykes and endless words not related to Coverdale's short insta post. Please take it down. Disrespectful.
Was there even a point Coverdale fired John Sykes the way he fired millions of others, if you were in WS back in the day you’d be lucky to be on like one album he couldn’t even hang on to Adrian either, but Tommy Aldrich returning was the impossible
Unbelievable. Coverdale screw Sykes completely. There has been no relationship since the betrayal, yet Coverdale is now looking for press. What a loser.
That's rich. Coverdale screwed Sykes, Murray, Dunbar , and Airey over. The whole band was fired, and Coverdale took the cash for himself. What a phooking Hypocrite. Muppet!!!
Love Coverdale...however he was a complete prick to John and was extremely jealous of his talent and looks. John was sacked from Whitesnake...after he helped make the band superstars. Take this crap down, its embarrassing. RIP John x
They didn’t have unique bond. LOL Coverdale unceremoniously fired Sykes after recording that 1987 album and they never got along after that. Yes, celebrate Sykes’ legacy but tell the truth.
Goodbye brother? Well said? What you did to John will forever remain in rock history! The worst thing a human can do! The people will never forget your worst act!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬My heart hurts so much that it's painful. I keep screaming in my heart... Why? How? Too soon, God! Rest in peace, John Sykes' soul! Your guitar playing will last forever.😢😭😢😭😢😭😢😭🙏私は苦しい位心が痛いです。心の中で叫び続けています.....何故？.....どうして？.....早いよ神様‼ ジョンサイクスの魂よ安らかに！あなたのギタープレイは永遠です。😢😭😢😭😢😭🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
This video is AI driven with false photos of another completely different person who goes by the same name John Sykes. D. Coverdale screwed John Sykes music career with irreperable damage. John Sykes quoted in 2017 that "I wish to never speak to that man ever again". Also Robert Plant once called D. Coverdale "David Coverband". Also my quote is of the same category by stating that Dave CoverGIRL needs to stay in hiding for life.
What a piece of garbage channel The AI video put a different John Sykes in their photo collage. The man with short gray hair is an entertainment executive names John Sykes.
Seriously, what absolute AI bollocks. "unique bond"? Despite writing all that great music, Coverdale booted John from the band, to his great shame. Coverdale has no friends. He has no bonds with the great players that he played with
Shame on you David.Sykes took your spotligh down here in Brasil 1985 and of course the JEALOUS COVERDALE killed The BEST WHITESNAKE.Even Steve Vai could near replace him.I had lock when I was young to see him on the Orpheu Theather in Boston as Blue Murder leader and play and Sing Still of nite it was not thing do do...Phil Lynot your best is waiting for u in the heaven.RIP JS 🎸 GUITAR WIZARD.
I liked the original Whitesnake with Bernie, John Lord. Cozy etc... I loved Sykes with Lizzy, and Blue Murder. BUT. I agree that Sykes was the spark Dave needed for new songs, new image etc.. I liked it, but nothing touches early 80s WS in my op, 1 last thing, if Sykes stayed in Whitesnake, I don't believe alternative music would have been as huge, Dave made the big money, became the #1 band in the world, but Vai and Vandenberg were never right for snake, The metal thing burned out, Sykes was more classic rock than metal, and would have added class. and longevity to Whitesnake, Love Vai and Vandenbeeg, but hated them with Whitesnake, SOUNDED LIKE SHIT AND THEY LOOKED STUPID. Also , Sykes was a great singer, unlike Vai and Vandenbwerge, Maybe that scared David. GOODBYE JS, YOU MADE YOUR MARK R.I.P PEACE
Coverdale completely screwed Sykes over. Utterly and completely. I don’t think they even spoke in recent decades. If that’s how Coverdale treats his “mates” I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be a friend of his. Sykes was one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriters of the 80’s and 90’s. He will be greatly missed by the millions of people who loved the music that poured out of his soul. RIP John. 😢🎸💔
I do not wish to speak ill of Sykes, but you seem to have forgotten, or maybe you're unaware, that when Coverdale was suffering from sinus problems and couldn't sing, Sykes tried to carry on without him and tried to force Coverdale out of his own band. That's when the problems started.
@@christinelyman6942 Yeah. It's a pity they couldn't bury the hatchet. Coverdale whom I've never really liked practically destroyed his career.
@CB-xr1eg I do know Sykes tried to keep the recording of the album on track and moving forward but I honestly don’t buy Sykes trying to oust Coverdale out of his own band. It was Coverdale’s baby and I’m not disputing that. It’s just over the years, Coverdale has never been exactly known for his relationship with the truth. I guess the two things we can agree on are 1. Neither one of us was there so we don’t know what truly happened and 2. Sykes was a master guitar player and his talent via songs like “In The Still Of The Night” propelled Whitesnake into the stratosphere. Either way, it’s a loss but at least his physical suffering in fighting the cancer is over.
@@CB-xr1eg That's bullsh!t. Everyone had left the band after Sykes will tell you Coverdale hires and fires with the seasons. a sign of insecurity. He doesnt want to be in the shadow of anyone on the stage. Talk about ego. John Sykes is the one who put Whitesnake on the map. Before him, Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's deep purple. Do some research dude, before you take anyone's word as the total truth. Coverdale is a user. Why is it that only Coverdale put Sykes in a negative light? Sykes was totally loyal to Phil Lynott after the breakup of Thin Lizzy. He actually performed on ALL of Phil's solo albums afterwards. He was actually reluctant to join Whitesnake and even turned Coverdale down the 1st time he asked. But Phil told John that he needed to move on. At which time he accepted Coverdale's invitation.,
We do not know what really happened. Sykes deserved to tour for the 1987 album that's a fact. It was also his baby. But now it was the time for Coverdale to be a gentleman and he acted accordingly, remembering the good times and recognizing talent and contributions to his career.
This is by far the most stupid tasteless bullshit AI video ever seen. Using pictures of a john Sykes who is chairman of RRHOF and co founder of MTV, combining with Sykesy, our guitar hero. With blabla about Coverdale who just mentioned him short at twitter about his passing,
Disgusting tbh.
Pathetic! 😢
Coverdale never cared about John hes a damn hypocrite. he fired him and was so jealous of his talents .
you’re right there. Coverdale is a big headed sod.
John Sykes had no use for Cloverdale after his firing from whitesnake and who could blame him.
BS
😢😢😢John Sykes RIP you will be missed by so many.😢😢😢
Sad, sad...young and talented. Thanks for the Music...... R.I.P.
Coverdale Sykes, we're totally Amazing together ! 1987 is incredible as is Blue Murder. Sykes signature sound is unbelievable
RIP LEGEND 🙏
Rip John Sykes A incredible legend you will be forever missed 😢😢😢
He then fires Sykes and the rest of the band and tours the album without him. When John went down to see him Coverdale hid in his car.
Yup! And refused to pay Sykes. Real friend.
Total BS ! David screwed Sykes royally and John never forgave him so there’s that 💔🤕
They argued in the studio so they did meet when John heard of his firing.
@@bradhienzachary According to Adrian (Vandenberg). However John always stated he hid in his car to avoid him at any cost. He never got an answer from Dave which is why he broke off all contact with him.
@@rushshukla4636 I saw a video not long ago and it was Vandaberg witnessing them arguing in the studio after John flying from the UK to meet him the studio. He said it was a historic moment. I don’t doubt what you say! I loved John’s playing a bought the cassette 1987 when it came out! He was an inspiration to so many of us.
I’ll remember never to support Coverdale in the future. RIP John Sykes ❤
John tu rejoins E.V.H. au paradis six cordiste , merci pour ton talent rare qui restera dans l'histoire de la musique hard rock. R.I.P john😢
Damn! This one hurts. I'm a bass player that didn't care about guitar until I heard the solo in Still of The Night.
The bass on the 1987 album was by the magnificent Neil Murray.
RIP John ♥️💚
Everyone who had left the band after Sykes will tell you Coverdale hires and fires with the seasons. a sign of insecurity. He doesnt want to be in the shadow of anyone on the stage. Talk about ego. John Sykes is the one who put Whitesnake on the map. Before him, Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's deep purple. Do some research dude, before you take anyone's word as the total truth. Coverdale is a user. Why is it that only Coverdale put Sykes in a negative light? Sykes was totally loyal to Phil Lynott after the breakup of Thin Lizzy. He actually performed on ALL of Phil's solo albums afterwards. He was actually reluctant to join Whitesnake and even turned Coverdale down the 1st time he asked. But Phil told John that he needed to move on. At which time he accepted Coverdale's invitation.,
Agree about Coverdale being an asshole but completely disagree about early Whitesnake being a “poor man’s Deep Purple”. If anything the band sounded way more original the first 5 or so albums before Coverdale shifted the band to bring a poor man’s Def Leppard so he could rake in the money. Sykes played great but I’ll take his work with Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang any day.
I believe that the images of the short-haired gentleman are used in error.
It’s another man named John Sykes. This is an AI channell
John will ALWAYS be my #1 guitarist of all time! He is the reason why I want to play guitar. Though I’m not happy we as fans were shortchanged from not seeing the ‘87 album players tour? Because of that, we wouldn’t have the masterpieces John made afterwards. You will be missed, but your music will live on forever! I will make sure of that!!! 😢
Genius guitar slinger. Rip John Sykes🙏
I don't know. I think Coverdale should thank his lucky stars he had John Sykes in his band.
Guy with short hair in not the man who passed away.
Another John Sykes, involved in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, right?
owns/owned VH1
That’s what happens when AI has YT channels
It's uncanny coz that is what John would've looked like with short hair! The features are quite similar.
Rest in peace John Sykes 👍🎸
Hi I saw John many times over the years playing gigs with Thin Lizzy and he lifted the band when he was in it. R I P. John Sykes.
David Coverdale knew 100% that 1987 was a mega album and fired all musicians to get all for himself.
My brother??? *puke*
Special players get into great bands because of their talent, John Sykes is a perfect example of this
Coverdale owes John big time for the success of Whitesnake. Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's Deep Purple before John joined. John totally made Whitesnake current.
Nope, sorry not having that. The classic line-up of Whitesnake was magical.
Agree about Coverdale being an asshole but completely disagree about early Whitesnake being a “poor man’s Deep Purple”. If anything the band sounded way more original the first 5 or so albums before Coverdale shifted the band to bring a poor man’s Def Leppard so he could rake in the money. Sykes played great but I’ll take his work with Blue Murder, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang any day.
Here I Go Again is written by Coverdale and Marsden.
Thats minimal considering Covergirl tried omitting Sykes music publishing credits & royalties
@@YogiBoo111 I don't care about David but Bernie I do.
RIP 💔John Sykes
hahahaha that John Sykes who is at 0:38 is iiHeartMedia and the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, he's not the same John Sykes who passed away
Rolling Stone also made this same mistake in their initial posting
Everybody seems to forget Whitesnake was DC’s band. David gave John the platform to showcase his talents. I doubt if most of you would’ve knew who John Sykes was if his “break” hadn’t taken place. Especially, here in America.
To us in the UK he was already famous due to Thin Lizzy where would white snake have been with out 1987?
RIP John Sykes❤️✨
R.I.P. JOHN GUITAR LEGEND 🎸
He owes his career to Sykes and in return Coverdale stabbed him in the back.
You don't think Sykes owed something to him too?
@@leepassmore7032 without that 87 album which Sykes played a huge part in writing and an even bigger part in the sound, Coverdale's career would have been over and to thank the band Coverdale fired them all after recording it.
Whitesnakes albums after Sykes sucked and sales prove that.
David Coverdale is a pig.
The best thing that happened in his career was John, but his narcissism and envy made him try to disappear who deserved all the success.
DC did not know how to play a note on the guitar so the work of composing came from others, so did it also before with Bernie Marsden, Galley, Moody ... He was never a gentleman no matter how much he tried to seem.
Rip John, you deserved much more respect. Thanks for share with us your extraordinary talent and art.
What MUTUAL RESPECT are YOU talking about? He screwed Sykes to the point of never being able to every have a decent conversation with him again!
Condolences to all who love John and all who lost their lives at the club in the fire
Coverdale is a bloody hypocrite. He screwed Sykes over, and snuck in a lesser guitarist to dub John's work on one of his last tracks with Whitesnake. But then Coverdale has screwed most of his band mates.
GOD Bless You 🎸🎸🎸
Rip in piece John you will be missed
Too bad these 2 couldn’t keep it together to make more awesome music with Whitesnake. That 1987 album is epic. Loved that first Blue Murder album too!
It's a long time I've been reading several ghastly comments about David's and John's strained relationship. For what I am aware, they didn't get along on a personal side, but musically they were magnificient together. I am a huge fan of the Slide It In Whitesnake, the six piece that ended in a four piece. I loved that four piece (Coverdale-Sykes-Murray-Powell), four of the most extraordinary musicians playing together indeed. That' s all that matters to me.
Whatever happened between David and John, it's most likely we will never know the real truth; who fired who, who said this or that, whatever. John was an extraordinary guitar player, criminally underrated (I never saw him in any list among the best guitar players). He deserved more than being "the guitarist of Whitesnake". There's Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Blue Murder, his solo career (he was a ver good singer, too). Now that he is gone, everybody praise him, like he is a legend, a guitar hero, when the truth is that he has always been a fantastic musician who, IMHO, seemed to remain unnoticed.
It's very, very sad he is gone, and so young; and now I don't care about what happened with Coverdale. All I know is that we lost one of the greatest guitar players ever, or at least to me, who although I met him though WS 40 years ago, I went for more because I wanted to know about his music, his previous career.
Thank you for everything, darling John. Your guitar, your music will live forever 🌟🌟.
R. I .P... 🥺😥😭
The way John used a cello bow on his Les Paul In the still of the night is nothing but genius
I think he took that idea from Richie Blackmore. ;)
He nicked it from Jimmy Page (See Denmark Radio 1969)
Rest In Peace John 💯🖤🎸
God bless him😢❤😱😇
Thanks for the music
If what is said about with happened around the 1987 album (problems between them, and how John Sykes was so much mistreated, fired and denied to participate in the mixing process and in the touring, etc... ) is true... what a shame.
What is true: that Whitesnake album really hit the charts, and meant a great success and a strong impulse for a band whose sound was getting outdated. They got a big chance thanks the contributions of Sykes. Powerful songs, incredible guitar work (it is possible to listen to the isolated guitar tracks, that are awesome). I don't know the whole story but John Sykes worked really hard for the band.
Edit: I have just listened to Blue Murder, the vocal capabilities of John are outstanding, too. He had a great voice, he was an extremely talented musician and had a great image, a real rock star although unknown for most of the public. I understand Coverdale would surely feel at risk of losing his job.
Shame Coverdale couldn't give John Sykes the recognition for the Whitesnake 1987 album when he was still alive.
Coverdale legend❤
goodbye ...my friend... thanks...
Good morning David, finally U recognized the correct person, but sadly it's too late
I didn t know their story, David good singer, sad about John, talented😢
I’ll miss you mate. He says as I’m sure he hasn’t seen him in 1000 years since he screwed him over.
Coverdale couldn't live with Sykes , stage presence
yep was upset that he looked better
Sykes was better than him in every way, DC's ego wouldn't allow it.
Sykes was great, but do you really think Coverdale was intimidated by him? He shared a stage with Ritchie Blackmore for God's sake.
@@leepassmore7032I think that David was intimidated by John's drive and determination. David feared that John was gonna want to sing a song or two.........John was younger, better looking could play the hell out of the guitar, could write killer songs , as well as hold his own (if not surpass) Davids vocals. David (understandably) was fearful of losing the leadership of his band. Dave stated that John ran up studio time ($$$) without his concent and said that he was already in debt. Over a million dollars........Dave said he couldn't trust him. I call bullshit, because Dave spent even MORE money on it after he fired John. John was only doing what he knew the songs needed and prolly did go in to track a bit more without Davids knowledge, but it payed off. That album never exists without John (rip).
Coverdale's such a phony! John had more talent than him. He deserved way more respect. May John rest in beautiful paradise and peace. 😎❤🙏🕊🌹🌻🌈☮
He looked like actress Lori Singer in “Footloose”!
03:01 Fake Photo. This is not the guitarhero John Sykes. This is another John Sykes.
It’s interesting and a lesson for us all, when we are young it’s natural for Ego and grandiosity to run our attitudes and actions. It’s only in old age with death approaching , that we see more clearly how we’ve burned others , it’s better to make peace and forgiveness while still alive than to regret unskillful
Actions after the fact……
Narcissist Coverdale cared so much, he never ever talked to John, no communication At All... Give me a Break...
I would much rather hear this from Coverdale himself.
Yes! He's a coward.
Saw Sykes on the Slide it in tour at the Glasgow Apollo, probably the best Whitesnake line up
Lucky bastard😊
He fired him, and NOT a brother to him.
The BEST lineup Coverdale ever had was Sykes....Cozy and Niel on Bass....Sykes MADE Coverdale a household name.....Not to mention how jealous Coverdale was... EVERYBODY came to see Sykes...he was the whole show....BOTH Slide It In and the 1987 album sold 10s of million....it was ALL John Sykes
parted ways??? he was fired!!!! before the tour!!! and John refused to speak to David after that. Sykes was a legend.
umm?? The guy with the grey short hair is not the great John Sykes - Guitarist, but the douche bag who runs the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Please don't disrespect the memory of the great John Sykes (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy & Blue Murder) this way
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Yeah, nice, but Sykes wanted nothing to do with Coverdale. Ever.
Sykes set the blueprint for Whitesnakes sound to bad Coverdale fucked him over!
Hit the "Don't recommend this channel" button.
This is infuriating.
Yeah right DC. Not the version of the story that was conveyed by Johns bandmates who all got dumped Sykes was a great guitarist and a great songwriter/singer. Id like to know who has that black LP John slung for decades. You will not be forgotten
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I think deep down he does regret what he did whether he says it or not. Not so much on a human level but he never got anywhere near the 1987 record again or that level of success. Sykes was his perfect foil and it could have continued at least till 91.
0:39 It was John Malkovich , David Coverdale was talking about.
SHUT UP DAVID!!! LIAR!!!
"Unique bond", huh? You mean the one that ended with David Coverdale firing John before he could even put down the solo for the re-imagined "Here I Go Again"? A song that NEEDED a kick in the ass? How about those times you'd see Coverdale roll his eyes when introducing John during his first shows in the band? The bond in which John apparently wasn't image friendly enough for MTV, so David canned him with the rest of the band before that super important record was even released? THAT bond?
They weren’t friends. They hated one another
Terrible video. Can't belive I lasted 49 seconds. It includes photos of the wrong John Sykes and endless words not related to Coverdale's short insta post. Please take it down. Disrespectful.
Was there even a point Coverdale fired John Sykes the way he fired millions of others, if you were in WS back in the day you’d be lucky to be on like one album he couldn’t even hang on to Adrian either, but Tommy Aldrich returning was the impossible
Unbelievable. Coverdale screw Sykes completely. There has been no relationship since the betrayal, yet Coverdale is now looking for press. What a loser.
0:38 - 0:44 John Sykes , music and entertainment executive - *Not* John Sykes the Rock guitarist
Yes but I remember the time when John jumped into his girlfriend's Corvette chased after Coverdale was ready to beat his ass🇬🇧
That's rich. Coverdale screwed Sykes, Murray, Dunbar , and Airey over. The whole band was fired, and Coverdale took the cash for himself.
What a phooking Hypocrite. Muppet!!!
Love Coverdale...however he was a complete prick to John and was extremely jealous of his talent and looks. John was sacked from Whitesnake...after he helped make the band superstars. Take this crap down, its embarrassing. RIP John x
Don't blame AI, blame shitty AI content creators.
They didn’t have unique bond. LOL
Coverdale unceremoniously fired Sykes after recording that 1987 album and they never got along after that.
Yes, celebrate Sykes’ legacy but tell the truth.
Coverdale did him and all of us wrong.
Goodbye brother? Well said? What you did to John will forever remain in rock history! The worst thing a human can do! The people will never forget your worst act!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬My heart hurts so much that it's painful. I keep screaming in my heart... Why? How? Too soon, God! Rest in peace, John Sykes' soul! Your guitar playing will last forever.😢😭😢😭😢😭😢😭🙏私は苦しい位心が痛いです。心の中で叫び続けています.....何故？.....どうして？.....早いよ神様‼ ジョンサイクスの魂よ安らかに！あなたのギタープレイは永遠です。😢😭😢😭😢😭🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
No need to say anything, all said here is a bunch of crap !
sad they never made up...❤
What horseshit this is. Coverdale was intimidated by what Sykes was capable of. Coverdale got what he needed and cut John loose, end of story.
This video is AI driven with false photos of another completely different person who goes by the same name John Sykes.
D. Coverdale screwed John Sykes music career with irreperable damage. John Sykes quoted in 2017 that "I wish to never speak to that man ever again".
Also Robert Plant once called D. Coverdale "David Coverband".
Also my quote is of the same category by stating that Dave CoverGIRL needs to stay in hiding for life.
Short haired older guy on 0:39 is not the same John Sykes. Mistake.
I'll stick with Blue Murder - RIP John
This video is AI slop
This is lies. Whoever scripted this knows nothing about their post ‘1987 release. They hugely fell out for years! What an asshole post of bollox
Only mentioned John Sykes in a record store today.. Then I see this in my feed
What a piece of garbage channel
The AI video put a different John Sykes in their photo collage. The man with short gray hair is an entertainment executive names John Sykes.
Seriously, what absolute AI bollocks. "unique bond"? Despite writing all that great music, Coverdale booted John from the band, to his great shame. Coverdale has no friends. He has no bonds with the great players that he played with
Shame on you David.Sykes took your spotligh down here in Brasil 1985 and of course the JEALOUS COVERDALE killed The BEST WHITESNAKE.Even Steve Vai could near replace him.I had lock when I was young to see him on the Orpheu Theather in Boston as Blue Murder leader and play and Sing Still of nite it was not thing do do...Phil Lynot your best is waiting for u in the heaven.RIP JS 🎸 GUITAR WIZARD.
Coverdale have thrown him out. I don't know why exactly but i assume it was a personal thing.
Wrong John Sykes. Wow ai strikes again. What a shambles.
Artificial NON-intelligence.
Screw David Coverdale he screwed Sykes over and John never forgave him !
I liked the original Whitesnake with Bernie, John Lord. Cozy etc... I loved Sykes with Lizzy, and Blue Murder. BUT. I agree that Sykes was the spark Dave needed for new songs, new image etc.. I liked it, but nothing touches early 80s WS in my op, 1 last thing, if Sykes stayed in Whitesnake, I don't believe alternative music would have been as huge, Dave made the big money, became the #1 band in the world, but Vai and Vandenberg were never right for snake, The metal thing burned out, Sykes was more classic rock than metal, and would have added class. and longevity to Whitesnake, Love Vai and Vandenbeeg, but hated them with Whitesnake, SOUNDED LIKE SHIT AND THEY LOOKED STUPID. Also , Sykes was a great singer, unlike Vai and Vandenbwerge, Maybe that scared David. GOODBYE JS, YOU MADE YOUR MARK R.I.P PEACE
DC was extremely jealous. That’s why he fired his band after the album and toured with hired guns for cheap$
Wow, just don’t say anything since you screwed him completely. Sykes made Whitesnake what is was.