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Episode: Metal Mayhem ROC: John Sykes: The Rise and Retreat of a Rock Guitar Icon
Description: He co-wrote Whitesnake’s biggest hits. He reignited Thin Lizzy’s final
chapter. He formed Blue Murder. And then he slowly vanished. In this
exclusive conversation with filmmaker Damian Kolodiy, we reveal the highs,
lows, and lasting mystery of the guitar legend. We explore Sykes’ meteoric
rise in the 1980s, his stunning creative output, the betrayal that pushed
him out of the spotlight, and the final unreleased album that fans still
hope to hear.
Based on Kolodiy’s new two-part documentary John Sykes: His Words, His
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