John Sykes Biography

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John Sykes : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Jul 29, 1959

Profession

Singer, Actor and Composer

Birth Place

Reading, United Kingdom

Age

66 Years

John Sykes is a famous American Singer, Actor and Composer, who was born on Jul 29, 1959 in Reading, United Kingdom. Find John Sykes age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about John Sykes’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About John Sykes

John Sykes is an iconic guitarist who played for bands such as Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake. Born and raised in England he soon developed an interest in music, specifically in guitar. John Sykes biography reflects the journey of a youngster, who climbed the ladder of success in no time for his melodic tunes and exceptional talent. John Sykes biography highlights his contribution to the Thin Lizzy final album that broke the charts. He was a vital member of Whitesnake, where he wrote songs and played iconic songs such as Still of the Night and Is This Love. He also started his band, Blue Murder which was also widely recognized by the audience. John Sykes Wikipedia is being updated on HW. John Sykes Wikipedia sheds light on his career milestones in detail. Outside his professional life, John was a good friend and a humble man, who spent quality time with his family.

John Sykes Passed Away

John Sykes passed away on 20 January 2025, he started his career in heavy metal soon became a part of Whitesnake, and received worldwide recognition for his work. The news of John Sykes passed away was confirmed by his official page, leaving people in shock. His death was not only shocking to his loving family but also heartbreaking to his fans who adored his work.

John Sykes Cause Of Death

John Sykes cause of death was cancer, he was suffering from it for a very long time at last, on 20 January he lost his battle. His cancer diagnosis was not revealed to the public till his demise. For the fans who are eager to know John Sykes cause of death, his official page on Facebook confirmed that he died due to cancer.

John Sykes Wife

John Sykes wife name is Jennifer Brooks-Sykes, the couple exchanged vows on 10 April 1989, after their long relationship. In 1999 they separated their ways, but John never got married afterwards. John Sykes wife whereabouts are unknown, as she keeps her life mostly private. Before the divorce, John Sykes wife was often seen accompanying him in concerts and shows.

John Sykes Children

John Sykes children names are James, John Jr., and Sean. Information regarding John Sykes children is not available as they like to keep their lives private. They are rarely seen in media, hence nothing else is known about them.

John Sykes Height

John Sykes Height is 5 feet 11 inches, which is average for an Englishman. his build was tall and slim with iconic long curl hairs, he became a heartthrob for metal listeners. John Sykes height is often speculated by fans who want to know each detail about him.

John Sykes Net Worth

John Sykes net worth is $10 million, and along with fortune, he earned great respect and honor in his field. Most of his income comes from his shows, and gigs, he has performed in many amazing songs such as Is This Love, Whiskey In The Jar and Looking For Love. John Sykes net worth skyrocketed when joined the legendary band Thin Lizzy and worked with them on multiple projects.

John Sykes Age

John Sykes age at the time of his demise was 65 years old, his life was cut short due to cancer. He was born in Reading, UK, and lived a life of a legend because of his talent and unwavering dedication to music. John Sykes age reflects his long legacy in music which will be forever cherished by his fans.