Legendary late guitarist once auditioned for another iconic band
Far fewer fans know Sykes, whose death last year at age 65 from cancer was recently made public, once auditioned for Guns N’ Roses. As rock insider Eddie Trunk said Jan. 21 on his SiriusXM show: “When ...
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Joe Satriani talks Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and the 10 records that changed his life
Now as everyone knows, Satriani and Vai are taking their roadshow into the studio before hitting the road again in the summer ...
Steve Vai and Marty Friedman on John Sykes' influence and guitar skills
Friedman has called the late guitarist a “game changer” when it came to solos, while Vai says he could never play guitar like ...
Steve Vai followed John Sykes in Whitesnake – and he quickly decided what not to do when playing his parts
On the subsequent tour, Sykes' place was taken by both Adrian Vandenberg and Vivian Campbell, though within just a couple of ...
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John Sykes Foundation reflects on year of 'impact'
The John Sykes Foundation has reflected on a year of growth and impact, with a focus on empowering young people. As 2024 drew to a close, the foundation said it has strengthened its mission of ...
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Joe Satriani on what made Kurt Cobain “a great guitar player”
served as a guitar instructor and taught the likes of Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter and more – discussed the ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit ...
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Rory Sykes, former child star, killed in California wildfires, mom reports
The Palisades Fire has burned more than 20,000 acres in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu. At least five people have been killed as a result of the Palisades Fire, officials say. Rory Skyes an ...
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Rory Sykes cause of death: Former Australian child actor tragically dies in Los Angeles fires
A blind former Australian child actor died when the flames of the Palisades fires engulfed his family's Malibu cabin, after the house ran out of water,The Post reported. "It is with great sadness ...
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Former Child Star Rory Sykes Dead at 32 in L.A. Fire, Mom Couldn’t Extinguish ‘Cinders on His Roof’
Former Australian child actor Rory Sykes died in the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. He was 32. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the ...
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Analyst Speculates on Possible John Tavares $32.5 Million Maple Leafs Extension
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares might be staying in his ... approach July and the start of free agency. NHL analyst Steve Dangle speculated about Tavares' future, predicting ...
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Why the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Won't Change Its Name Despite Multiple Stars' Complaints
Chairman John Sykes spoke about the organization's name after comments from Dolly Parton, Jay-Z and more about not feeling aligned with its genre distinction Jack Irvin has over five years of ...
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RAE, Stephen John ‘Steve’
The family and friends of Steve are warmly invited to attend a celebration of his life to be held in The Chapel, 444 Pacific Hwy, Belmont (entry via Henry St) this Wednesday 8th January, 2025 service ...