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Revered hard rock guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work in Thin Lizzy and the multi-platinum selling glam rock outfit ...

The bass is rarely in the limelight. But together with the drums, the bass drives the beat of the song, at the same time ...

Although Eric Clapton was a bluesy troubadour from the beginning, he had a special fondness for those speaking his musical language.

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John Sykes, the celebrated guitarist known for his exceptional talent and contributions to bands like Thin Lizzy and ...

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

A gifted guitarist who played with some of the biggest rock bands and who lived in Blackpool for many years has died, aged 65 ...