Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65
A statement said Sykes, who co-wrote some of the rock band's chart hits, had been ill with cancer.
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Whitesnake are an English rock band formed in London in 1978. The group was originally put together as the backing band for singer David Coverdale, who had recently left Deep Purple. Though the band quickly developed into their own entity, Coverdale is the only constant member throughout their history.
A statement said Sykes, who co-wrote some of the rock band's chart hits, had been ill with cancer.