I saw John twice. Once with Thin Lizzy and once with Blue Murder. After the show with Blue Murder everyone left pretty quickly but I hung around and was able to catch a roadie on stage so I asked him if it would be possible to talk to John for a minute. He went back stage and got him and we wound up having a 20 minute conversation. It was awesome. We talked about his time with Lizzy and the Blue Murder album . I told him that he really out did himself on Out of Love! He thanked me , I asked for his autograph he said sure so he picked up one of Mark's bass string wrappers and signed it for me. He didn't know me from Adam's house cat but he took the time to do that. The autograph is special but the 1 on 1 conversation was better. I'll never forget that! He talked to me like we had known each other for years. In my opinion This song is one of the best that he ever wrote!! The intro is as smooth as glass! The emotion is extremely intense and the lyrics are excellent! It's one of my favorite leads of all time. So smooth so emotional. R.I.P John
Well, I guess we all know why DC could not handle the "Competition" in WS....No matter what he says.... Listening to John, Phil and Thunder in the NIght now... I am so happy for his body of work but Having him and Gary Moore (RIP) as well with the US Dude "Scott"..."Lizzy" was the proving ground for guitarists for sure because with Phil, you had an amazing songwriter /lyricist and very, very, very underated Bassist.... with a pick... RIP John, I wish you came out more but I understand..The biz sucks.... Some would rather step away and I completely respect that !! Bad ASS Player, Tone, everything.... Broke the mold Mate !! Rest peacefully....
100%.. damn I see why Coverdale wanted him gone.. just a straight beast... on another note, as awesome as Tommy Aldridge is, Carmine kills this in a way Tommy doesn't..... now that's an absolute OPINION of mine, not a musical fact
I saw John Sykes him three times (1998, 1999 and 2003), but only with Thin Lizzy. I talked to him twice, shook his hand and got his autograph (1998 and 2003). I got a good impression from him. He did thank me for the nice words I said about him. Never meet your Idols say some people, but I'm glad I did. 😊 That was a great experience that I'll never forget. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Sykes suffered a couple years of depression after he was fired from Whitesnake and then that first Blue Murder album didn't sell millions (like it should have) in America. I honestly think John Sykes hasn't released his "new" solo album because nobody buys Rock albums anymore.. Why put years of your life into recording a great record, only to have it illegally downloaded, put up on TH-cam so everyone can listen for free, only sell a few thousand copies...if that ?!?! The music industry is total garbage now. Rap, pop, country albums still sell , but rock albums don't because they don't get marketed correctly by the remaining music labels. It's easier and safer for these record companies to hype some solo artist and pass it off as the next big thing
@George Lynch Dixon to me, the Blue Murder debut album is the real follow up to 1987, with even some better songs and singer, just a personal taste of course.
@@MilesAnastasios87 yes it was. The original, which could be considered nothing like the release was Richie. Sykes Co wrote it, with David and then David (hood winked John) got another guitarist to finish off the plinky fades.
Who's ever classed John as under rated? He's inspired millions. None of the previous Whitesnake guitarists could deliver those 87 songs like John because they were his songs, his riffs from his heart. One of the best that's ever been.
He wrote the music that was on this Whitesnake album, then he got kicked out of the band as well as everyone else except Coverdale. He wrote the KILLER Whitesnake music and a lot of people don’t know this.
John Sykes is like Bigfoot. A beast (of a guitarist/singer) who is rarely seen and when you do get the opprotunity to spot him, it changes your musical life forever
Why does John Sykes get overlooked as a guitarist? I know that there were a kazillion gun singers in the 80's.....but this guy is a freak of nature. Criminally underappreciated player.
I can only imagine the jam sessions going on in heaven with John, Philo, Cozy and Gary Moore. Rock in Peace to John and all the other legends up there!
Thank you for the music John. Gary, Eddie & now John, all my favourite players from the 80s are leaving us, part of our youth dies with them. Rest in peace brother in The Valley Of The Kings. God bless
I hear you Brother Man- and taken away from us way too young- ALL three of them😔. Keep that RnR torche burning for them- they would want it no other way,🤘🎸🎸🎸🙏👍. God Bless you too friend
The overwhelming solo play that approaches the devil is probably the pride that created the world view of Still of the Night. None of Whitesnake's subsequent guitarists have been able to surpass Sykes' playing. Rest in peace.
Yeah....Maybe John just threw it out there that night. And Carmine just tried for fake it until you make it. Or play some stuff and see if it all works out. Talented group of guys though. John, Tony and Carmine our all very accomplished and respected musicians
Legit, Badass, Gunslinger. The BLUE MURDER album is an all time Hard Rock Classic! it’s permanently in my collection since it came out! John is the quintessential Rockstar. You look up Rockstar and you get a picture of John! Ha Ha! Seriously? That’s just how it is.
After Blue Murder he did some tours under his own name, wrote a few solo albums that were more experimental, and reunited Thin Lizzy for some tours as a tribute to Phil Lynott, and that was about it
What a fuckin powerhouse of a player, and it's taken Whitesnake 2 guitarists and a keyboard player to replace him ever since '87..that touch, tone , sonic attack and vibrato is blistering...John changed the landscape of what a single guitarist with that much talent and firepower was capable of ,and set the bar high.
I've been asked a few times over the years if i fear death. Honestly, I'm not sure, but one thing i do know is, some of the greatest music I've listened to and musicians I've looked up to are going to be there when i arrive. I guess I'll know when that show is when I'm handed the tickets.
@@mozartsmate6358 John Sykes in an in-depth interview published in the June-July 2017 issue of "Rock Candy" magazine strongly denies he ever suggested replacing Coverdale, if that's what you're referencing...which seems pretty far-fetched. David has a long-standing habit of rewriting history to suit his ego and he's still doing it...Sykes' original credit was "Guitar & Vocals" but both the 2007 and 2017 reissues of 1987 credit Sykes for Guitar only. Classy, eh?
Sykes great guitar and good singer.An incredible composer.For me on top 5 hard rock 80s guitarists with George Lynch..Gary Moore..Vivian Campbell..Eddie Van Halen and Michael Schenker.Thank u for all John.Dep
This was an amazing look back into the life of an amazing artist and his legacy. This snap shot was glorious and his band mates were spectacular as well....kudos to whom ever gifted us with snapshot form....Blue Murder~Still of the Night 8/20/89 Tokyo,Japan . You sir...or mame "are the balls!". RIP John Sykes Condolences to fans, friends and family. Fly
Usually not a big fan of the big hair era 1980's. But....there is no denying the intensity of this band! You'd hate to have to follow this act. Carmine was in another band, with this intensity back in 1970/1973 called CACTUS! There live shows were incredible. So much so in 1970 they were fired from 2 opening for 2 bands.....JIMI HENDRIX, and LED ZEPPELIN! They destroyed the stage. CACTUS was a 3 piece band with a singer. Hendrix remarked to his trio, how in the hell can a 3 piece band with a singer, sound that big? The few shows they opened for Jimi, had Jimi not liking going out there after they finished!
Sykes at his absolute god-like peak. Saw this tour in Cleveland a few months later. Still the best rock concert musically I've ever seen. And the guy who made me realize that the Ritchie Blackmore tone wasn't what I wanted.
Sykes even holds together with crap drums playing over all the stops - under rated, under appreciated - John Sykes is one of the most melodic vocal and talented guitar player/singers of our time...
@@timothyholmes4588 They could have kicked Coverdale out of Whitesnake and the band wouldn't have missed a lick... It could be why Coverdale kicked Sykes out because Sykes could upstage him on vocals too if he wanted too...
What a phenomenal band..I would’ve loved to have seen them live. Judging by this it must’ve been an unforgettable experience!! John Sykes...Sensational vocalist and frontman!!!!💕
My first time watching this live show.Again and again watched to look for another guitarist. Can you believe only this man playing lead side and even solo part while singing ？ He is the Godlike musician. He is one of the national treasure.
Sykes is just an amazing guitarist. Where is the next upcoming Sykes? Haven’t seen it in the US. All good rock these days seems to be coming from everywhere but the US
sad but true,just a guitar player from carmichael,ca and waiting for my Gibson les paul in this pandemic bullshit stocks are low or out on equipment guitars,strings and ROCKERS!
Why release an album that will only sell 5k copies? Most people think music is or should be free now 😭🤦🤦 Some joker will put it up on TH-cam and most people (even so called"Fans" ) won't buy it , they will go on TH-cam and listen for free. It's a sad state of affairs for Rock Music now. I think Sykes don't want to see all those years and effort spent making the album to be all for nothing. It won't sell well and he will be even further depressed. He must still be upset about being used by Coverdale ... Without John Sykes, whitesnake would never have made it big. Whitesnake was nothing prior to '87, and again nothing after John was fired.. The writing is on the wall, that album was great BECAUSE of John Sykes. If David Coverdale is the reason why it sold 10m copies then point me to the subsequent 10m selling albums .. You can't, because it was down to Sykes writing
no one can get even closer to his vibrato. pure magic. even the band sounds pretty sloppy on this performance, it still sounds great. I wish he had better solo career. I believe he was so obsessed with writing another "is this love".
Saw them a couple months later in Portland OR at the Starry Night (1400 seater, now called the Roseland Theater) sandwiched between King's X and Billy Squire. I bought tix because I wanted to see King's X. Had no idea who Blue Murder was or the relationship to Whitesnake until they played this song. Even then, I remember being confused (are they playing a cover? lol). They rocked, King's X rocked and so did Squire and his band. Fabulous line-up. Incidentally, I love in this video: It starts a bit out of tune, then about 37 seconds in, while singing, Sykes reaches up and fixes the tuning issue in between riffs. Amazing skill and talent. Stuff of legends.
Oh, what a beautiful expresion 1:45 at your end of your opinion..... I see that TH-cam hasn't censure of bad taste!!! 😂😹👿👽👾🤖👹🦠, my friend Robert Frito 🍤
I wish that little twit Franklin would tread on something sharp. He thinks he's in Kajagoogoo... Sounds like it too.. They look like Ant and Dec in poodle wigs. This may quite possibly be one of the worst musical performances that I have ever witnessed, and believe me, I've seen a few in my time..
I watched a lil bit of someone on you tube playing his riffs. Said he was underated, damn how can that be? The dude was an probably still is. I always put him in my top ten of all time.
I saw John twice. Once with Thin Lizzy and once with Blue Murder. After the show with Blue Murder everyone left pretty quickly but I hung around and was able to catch a roadie on stage so I asked him if it would be possible to talk to John for a minute. He went back stage and got him and we wound up having a 20 minute conversation. It was awesome. We talked about his time with Lizzy and the Blue Murder album . I told him that he really out did himself on Out of Love! He thanked me , I asked for his autograph he said sure so he picked up one of Mark's bass string wrappers and signed it for me. He didn't know me from Adam's house cat but he took the time to do that. The autograph is special but the 1 on 1 conversation was better. I'll never forget that! He talked to me like we had known each other for years. In my opinion This song is one of the best that he ever wrote!! The intro is as smooth as glass! The emotion is extremely intense and the lyrics are excellent! It's one of my favorite leads of all time. So smooth so emotional. R.I.P John
Me alegra mucho que pudieras conversar con el, se nota que lo disfrutaste de verdad, que lindo recuerdo!! Gracias por compartirlo
What a great memory!
Do you want to be a great guitarist, or great singer, or have great hair.
Sykes... Yes.
And, play guitar and sing at the same time...and great song writer....
Well, I guess we all know why DC could not handle the "Competition" in WS....No matter what he says.... Listening to John, Phil and Thunder in the NIght now... I am so happy for his body of work but Having him and Gary Moore (RIP) as well with the US Dude "Scott"..."Lizzy" was the proving ground for guitarists for sure because with Phil, you had an amazing songwriter /lyricist and very, very, very underated Bassist.... with a pick... RIP John, I wish you came out more but I understand..The biz sucks.... Some would rather step away and I completely respect that !! Bad ASS Player, Tone, everything.... Broke the mold Mate !! Rest peacefully....
one man doing the work of 3, lead vocal, lead guitar and rhythm guitar all at the same time...pure talent...plus he writes songs and produces
Hes amazing!
Jon Sykes is pure awesomeness, a living legend.
You said it 💯 jsarkozy 😝
Charismatic on stage
100%.. damn I see why Coverdale wanted him gone.. just a straight beast... on another note, as awesome as Tommy Aldridge is, Carmine kills this in a way Tommy doesn't..... now that's an absolute OPINION of mine, not a musical fact
I saw John Sykes him three times (1998, 1999 and 2003), but only with Thin Lizzy. I talked to him twice, shook his hand and got his autograph (1998 and 2003). I got a good impression from him. He did thank me for the nice words I said about him. Never meet your Idols say some people, but I'm glad I did. 😊 That was a great experience that I'll never forget. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Rest In Peace John Sykes. Such a sad day. A fantastic guitarist and a top bloke. He will be sadly missed.
Coverdale's biggest mistake was fireing Sykes.
Coverdale fired Sykes, when he realized that everyone was looking at the guitar player instead of the singer!!!
Sykes suffered a couple years of depression after he was fired from Whitesnake and then that first Blue Murder album didn't sell millions (like it should have) in America.
I honestly think John Sykes hasn't released his "new" solo album because nobody buys Rock albums anymore..
Why put years of your life into recording a great record, only to have it illegally downloaded, put up on TH-cam so everyone can listen for free, only sell a few thousand copies...if that ?!?!
The music industry is total garbage now. Rap, pop, country albums still sell , but rock albums don't because they don't get marketed correctly by the remaining music labels.
It's easier and safer for these record companies to hype some solo artist and pass it off as the next big thing
@George Lynch Dixon to me, the Blue Murder debut album is the real follow up to 1987, with even some better songs and singer, just a personal taste of course.
@@phillynott2459 You are right, but it will come back in another form, just like Grundge did,rock'n roll comes back it never dies.
@@alexchimienti8983 Have you seen this? th-cam.com/video/32-nrcjswV4/w-d-xo.html
The heavens just received a shining star. RIP John Sykes & many thanks for sharing your gifts & talents🙏🎸✨🤘
こんなにカッコいいギターリストはいない。
John never misses a beat. With singing or playing!
Wrote it - Sang it - Rhythmed It - Lead It -
John Sykes
Still of the Night
He didnt write it alone though
@@MilesAnastasios87 correct. John did the 'non sh1t' bits.
@@umyes5246 the main riff wasnt Sykes if u wanna know
@@MilesAnastasios87 yes it was. The original, which could be considered nothing like the release was Richie. Sykes Co wrote it, with David and then David (hood winked John) got another guitarist to finish off the plinky fades.
@@umyes5246 yes if my band wanted to release the album when i was sick, i would have done the same. You, too!
My God John Sykes was so fucking good. Criminally underrated guitarist.
Still is
And what's the opposite of underrated.?
@@danleary4807 How would you know,? Done sod all for nearly 20 years...
@@mozartsmate6358 I’m sure he can still play
Who's ever classed John as under rated? He's inspired millions. None of the previous Whitesnake guitarists could deliver those 87 songs like John because they were his songs, his riffs from his heart. One of the best that's ever been.
He wrote the music that was on this Whitesnake album, then he got kicked out of the band as well as everyone else except Coverdale. He wrote the KILLER Whitesnake music and a lot of people don’t know this.
Still of the Night is a classic. We wouldn't have this treasure without John Sykes.
R.I.P. John Sykes 😢 1-20-25
Amazing guitarist 🎸, songwriter & singer.
John Sykes is like Bigfoot. A beast (of a guitarist/singer) who is rarely seen and when you do get the opprotunity to spot him, it changes your musical life forever
...and he's always BLURRY ON FOOTAGE
True pro, tuning your guitar whilst singing and playing live
Incredible guitar performance 👏 still watching February 2023
Why does John Sykes get overlooked as a guitarist? I know that there were a kazillion gun singers in the 80's.....but this guy is a freak of nature. Criminally underappreciated player.
One of my favorite guitarists ever. We'll miss you, Sykes 😪🙏
I can only imagine the jam sessions going on in heaven with John, Philo, Cozy and Gary Moore. Rock in Peace to John and all the other legends up there!
Thank you for the music John. Gary, Eddie & now John, all my favourite players from the 80s are leaving us, part of our youth dies with them. Rest in peace brother in The Valley Of The Kings. God bless
I hear you Brother Man- and taken away from us way too young- ALL three of them😔. Keep that RnR torche burning for them- they would want it no other way,🤘🎸🎸🎸🙏👍. God Bless you too friend
No disrespect but Vivian Campbell and Adrian vandenberg couldn’t come to playing this song the way Sykes plays it he owns it.
Well ya it's his lol
Vandenberg Butchered those WS Songs Sykes did he didn't come close especially playing Strat
Only,only ...!!!
R.I.P John.
You will always be remembered Rock God
Facts
The overwhelming solo play that approaches the devil is probably the pride that created the world view of Still of the Night. None of Whitesnake's subsequent guitarists have been able to surpass Sykes' playing. Rest in peace.
R.I.P. you Gorgeous Guitar God! 🎶❤️🎸❤️🎶
His guitar tone was amazing Sykes rules.
That fucken guitar tone, that fucken lead, that voice!
John RIP. I will never forget your typical long tone.
RIP John Sykes
I don't think Carmine even knows that song lol
Yeah....Maybe John just threw it out there that night. And Carmine just tried for fake it until you make it. Or play some stuff and see if it all works out.
Talented group of guys though. John, Tony and Carmine our all very accomplished and respected musicians
Yeah, Carmine was way off but so was Sykes. Way to fast and out of tune on the low E. Everybody has a bad day,
@@hugomartinho2555 yeah but since it was John Sykes and Carmine they get a pass they're both awesome
It sounds like Carmine is playing the original version and Sykes is playing some kind of new version.
Yes, it seems like a spontanious decision to play this an Carmine just never played it before.. Anyway’s, still very cool though..
Sykes is amazing
RIP John Sykes.
Could you imagine if he went on tour with WS like he was supposed too.. fuck that tone is monsterous 😀
The only dude who can sing, play and tune his guitar at the same time!!
このコンサートに行きました！
お日様のように明るく輝いてフレンドリーだったバックステージのジョンにびっくりしました。
My first time watching the original guitarist play the song. It most definitely didn't disappoint
Tony Franklin with MC Hammer's trousers blew me away 😂😂😂
That’s a reason blue murder didn’t go over. Real goofy looking bassist. MTV you had to look cool in a hard rock band.
the greatest guitar I've ever heard, is from another world
Legit, Badass, Gunslinger. The BLUE MURDER album is an all time Hard Rock Classic! it’s permanently in my collection since it came out! John is the quintessential Rockstar. You look up Rockstar and you get a picture of John! Ha Ha! Seriously? That’s just how it is.
Thank you for watching!
John Sykes the ultimate Legend... brother we need you!
What a great tone and playing. One of the most influential and underrated guitar players
Rest In Power, guitar hero.
how John is not a huge f'n star boggles the mind.
Tony Franklin..what a legend!!
What ever happened to this guy? He is phenomenal to say the least!
Thank you for watching!
He has a phenomenal voice and guitar skills!
After Blue Murder he did some tours under his own name, wrote a few solo albums that were more experimental, and reunited Thin Lizzy for some tours as a tribute to Phil Lynott, and that was about it
Incredible band... farewell John Sykes!
この名曲のサイクスのギターを「もっともっと聴きたい！」という欲求を叶えてくれる素晴らしい映像だ。
しかし、どうしてこんなに音がいいんだｗ
確かライン録音したものを関係者が勝手に売ってブートに流れたんですよね。ジョンが怒ってましたね。
これはその音源を映像に被せているんだと思います。
What a fuckin powerhouse of a player, and it's taken Whitesnake 2 guitarists and a keyboard player to replace him ever since '87..that touch, tone , sonic attack and vibrato is blistering...John changed the landscape of what a single guitarist with that much talent and firepower was capable of ,and set the bar high.
I've been asked a few times over the years if i fear death. Honestly, I'm not sure, but one thing i do know is, some of the greatest music I've listened to and musicians I've looked up to are going to be there when i arrive. I guess I'll know when that show is when I'm handed the tickets.
Such a shame he never got to play this as Whitesnake live. JS is on whole nother level when expands the original guitar solo. It's transcendent
Would have really loved to have seen Sykes tour on the 1987 album...
@@dannymcmince Shouldn't have tried to stab Dave in the back then should he..
@@mozartsmate6358 True point🤘
@@mozartsmate6358 John Sykes in an in-depth interview published in the June-July 2017 issue of "Rock Candy" magazine strongly denies he ever suggested replacing Coverdale, if that's what you're referencing...which seems pretty far-fetched. David has a long-standing habit of rewriting history to suit his ego and he's still doing it...Sykes' original credit was "Guitar & Vocals" but both the 2007 and 2017 reissues of 1987 credit Sykes for Guitar only. Classy, eh?
Adrian Vandenberg and Vivan Campbell would have been an incredible lineup to see they made a powerful combination.
Played to a small crowd in Poughkeepsie during a storm and absolutely killed it like it was a stadium
Definitely had something to prove!!!!!! Awesome
Impresionante, es un tema suyo y cantaba muy bien, QEPD JHON SYKES
Man nobodys got John's vibrato. So effortless.
From memory, only Dann Huff and Steve Lukather are on the same level.
Jake E. Lee
Who would want it.?
ACE FREHLEY...hee hee
A talent beyond believe , in every way . May you rest in rock John and thankyou for the amazing music you left for us xx.
Sykes great guitar and good singer.An incredible composer.For me on top 5 hard rock 80s guitarists with George Lynch..Gary Moore..Vivian Campbell..Eddie Van Halen and Michael Schenker.Thank u for all John.Dep
Sykes is just on a whole other level here😳
Playing guitar like that is one thing, but he sang lead vocals at the same time! Unbelievable.
John Sykes is one explosive and severely underrated guitarist.
😮😮😮😮....🎯🎯🎯💯💯....WOW!!!!!!...
BEST VERSION IVE HEARD EVER💥💥
John Sykes defined the sound of Whitesnake from 87 on... He's work in This Lizzys Thunder and lightning was phenomenal. What a player live...
This was an amazing look back into the life of an amazing artist and his legacy. This snap shot was glorious and his band mates were spectacular as well....kudos to whom ever gifted us with snapshot form....Blue Murder~Still of the Night 8/20/89 Tokyo,Japan .
You sir...or mame "are the balls!". RIP John Sykes Condolences to fans, friends and family. Fly
Usually not a big fan of the big hair era 1980's. But....there is no denying the intensity of this band! You'd hate to have to follow this act. Carmine was in another band, with this intensity back in 1970/1973 called CACTUS! There live shows were incredible. So much so in 1970 they were fired from 2 opening for 2 bands.....JIMI HENDRIX, and LED ZEPPELIN! They destroyed the stage. CACTUS was a 3 piece band with a singer. Hendrix remarked to his trio, how in the hell can a 3 piece band with a singer, sound that big? The few shows they opened for Jimi, had Jimi not liking going out there after they finished!
Rest in peace John.
Hot Damn I miss John Sykes on the scene!🤘😑🤘
Brilliant 👏
Sykes at his absolute god-like peak. Saw this tour in Cleveland a few months later. Still the best rock concert musically I've ever seen. And the guy who made me realize that the Ritchie Blackmore tone wasn't what I wanted.
Awesome!!!
One of my favorite guitarists.. God bless your very much missed!🙏❤
Sykes even holds together with crap drums playing over all the stops - under rated, under appreciated - John Sykes is one of the most melodic vocal and talented guitar player/singers of our time...
when he shreds up a scale it just has balls to it . that's how it's done
@@timothyholmes4588 They could have kicked Coverdale out of Whitesnake and the band wouldn't have missed a lick... It could be why Coverdale kicked Sykes out because Sykes could upstage him on vocals too if he wanted too...
Maybe they were trying to play it different from Whitesnake, bright boy?
Next to Gary Moore of whom Sykes was a massive fan....both brilliant though!
@@dannymcmince back then Sykes said he learn a lot from Moore and Blackmore!
This is awesome! John’s playing and singing is superb.
MZA有明でオベーション投げた時かな？
観てましたよ。音がデカいのに音色が素晴らしいなんて初めての体験でした。
超人トリオによるアンサンブルが強烈だったのは勿論、とても機嫌良くプレイしてたのが印象的でした。
ご冥福をお祈りします。
What a phenomenal band..I would’ve loved to have seen them live. Judging by this it must’ve been an unforgettable experience!! John Sykes...Sensational vocalist and frontman!!!!💕
I saw him (and got to meet him!) when he was touring with his band Blue Murder. It was a great show...and he said David Coverdale was a tw*t.🤣
My first time watching this live show.Again and again watched to look for another guitarist.
Can you believe only this man playing lead side and even solo part while singing ？
He is the Godlike musician.
He is one of the national treasure.
John makes it look so easy! 🎸
Imagine the massive camera someone had to drag into this place. RIP John!
Simply genius 👏👏❤this song ❤John Sykes
1989年のクラブチッタ川崎で。容姿端麗のジョン・サイクスの圧倒的なギタープレイと素晴らしい歌唱。そして最高のグループのブルーマーダーを目の前で体験出来た事は私の大切な宝物です!!❤一番大好きなギタリスト、ジョン・サイクス、また一人伝説になってしまった偉大なギタリスト。早すぎる別れに、ミスター・ジョン・サイクスご冥福をお祈り致します。
RIP.John Sykes Guitar God 😭
Great Eventide Harmonizer sound.
Rest Peacefully John 🥀Fly with the Angels❤🎸🎶
You fought the battle!..of you’re life!..so sad of you’re passing..Great music you gave us here on this small planet in a huge space..🙏 Thank you 🙏
That was mind blowing from John Sykes..
I went this gig, so good memory.
We used to play this(coverband) This (@5:20) is the one of best parts of a song ive ever heard.
Sykes is just an amazing guitarist. Where is the next upcoming Sykes? Haven’t seen it in the US. All good rock these days seems to be coming from everywhere but the US
th-cam.com/video/32-nrcjswV4/w-d-xo.html
sad but true,just a guitar player from carmichael,ca
and waiting for my Gibson les paul in this pandemic bullshit stocks are low or out on equipment guitars,strings and ROCKERS!
Why release an album that will only sell 5k copies?
Most people think music is or should be free now 😭🤦🤦
Some joker will put it up on TH-cam and most people (even so called"Fans" ) won't buy it , they will go on TH-cam and listen for free.
It's a sad state of affairs for Rock Music now.
I think Sykes don't want to see all those years and effort spent making the album to be all for nothing. It won't sell well and he will be even further depressed.
He must still be upset about being used by Coverdale ...
Without John Sykes, whitesnake would never have made it big.
Whitesnake was nothing prior to '87, and again nothing after John was fired..
The writing is on the wall, that album was great BECAUSE of John Sykes.
If David Coverdale is the reason why it sold 10m copies then point me to the subsequent 10m selling albums ..
You can't, because it was down to Sykes writing
@@phillynott2459 Mock Rock..
no one can get even closer to his vibrato. pure magic. even the band sounds pretty sloppy on this performance, it still sounds great. I wish he had better solo career. I believe he was so obsessed with writing another "is this love".
Absolutely true on his vibrato - glad ppl exist that are this perceptive!
@Gürkan D Sykes has that fantastic big, wide and perfectly even vibrato. Much better than a bar vibrato and much more expressive also....
Its awesome. But Malmsteen is also fantastic with his vibrato 👍🏻
and he works in little arppegios that make it sound so awesome with no effort . and he burns on those scale runs
Didn't write Is This Love.. But I know who did, and so does he.... ha ha.
Sykes is absolutely the best ever.
Whoa ,his guitar sounds like thunder!
That debut Blue Murder album is in my top 10 fav album of all time! It sux I never got to see them live!
Thank you John for that reach over on the low E tuner at 0:37 🤘🏻
John Sykes was fucking Amazing!!
Saw them a couple months later in Portland OR at the Starry Night (1400 seater, now called the Roseland Theater) sandwiched between King's X and Billy Squire. I bought tix because I wanted to see King's X. Had no idea who Blue Murder was or the relationship to Whitesnake until they played this song. Even then, I remember being confused (are they playing a cover? lol). They rocked, King's X rocked and so did Squire and his band. Fabulous line-up. Incidentally, I love in this video: It starts a bit out of tune, then about 37 seconds in, while singing, Sykes reaches up and fixes the tuning issue in between riffs. Amazing skill and talent. Stuff of legends.
I liked the old school tremolo effect between the nut and tuner. That's bad ass
Oh, what a beautiful expresion
1:45 at your end of your opinion..... I see that TH-cam hasn't censure of bad taste!!! 😂😹👿👽👾🤖👹🦠, my friend Robert Frito 🍤
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RIP your missed bad
GOD BLESS THIS GUY FOR FIMING THIS KILLER SHOW! This band and brother Vinny's "WWIII" were the saddest victims of GRUNGE.
Pretty cool when you think of it...had this guy not filmed it...a small piece of history would have been lost forever.
Godspeed John. Wow.
This was absolutely BRILLIANT!!! What a joy this is. Thanks for posting it!!
You're welcome!
I wish that little twit Franklin would tread on something sharp. He thinks he's in Kajagoogoo... Sounds like it too.. They look like Ant and Dec in poodle wigs. This may quite possibly be one of the worst musical performances that I have ever witnessed, and believe me, I've seen a few in my time..
@@mozartsmate6358 😀 that ref kajagoogoo did make me laugh. But you can't diss John...
I've always felt he is in the same ballpark as EVH sykes is pure 🔥 .
Thank you for this brother.
You're welcome. Thank you for watching!
in a league of his own
I watched a lil bit of someone on you tube playing his riffs. Said he was underated, damn how can that be? The dude was an probably still is.
I always put him in my top ten of all time.
Sykes had it all ! RIP