After what Coverdale did to him I wouldn't blame Sykes for being so protective of his work.

Maybe Coverdale wasn't wrong. Damn.

I met Johnny in 1989 at the Limelight, here in NYC. I've met many famous musicians and I can honestly say, he took my breath away. Everytime he touched me, my heart would skip a beat. He was the whole package- the epitome of a rock star. I will never forget him, or the time we spent together. RIP, Johnny ♥

I was just watching Thin Lizzy Live 83 UK and it's so amazing to see John do his thing. Gone too soon.

It’s actually no surprise to hear that John was like this as he says so in the lyrics to I Don’t Want To Live My Life Like You. They say I'm lazy Kinda crazy Man, I'll tell ya that they might Just have it right Some people think I'm a fool Cause I don't play by their rules I really don't give a damn They say I live in a daze I'm just a f*cking disgrace It's just the life that I planned Now I don't wanna live my life like you I'll lay around And do just what I do I don't wanna your advice Or you might just pay the price No, I don't wanna live my life like you

"Me Me Me Me I I I I Me Me Me Me I I I I" - Eddie Trunk

Being John and Mike were close Trumk seems to be saying John was not impressed or convinced by Billy, which mostvwould say, how is that possible? Billy is amazing

Every story I hear about John he becomes my favorite guitar player and musician more and more. He was clearly traumatized from Coverdale’s betrayal in Whitesnake, and then later when blue murder failed to make it in the U.S. so sad. I’d do anything to hear him play again.

Your story makes sense. John was beat by Coverdale and done dirty.

Easily Dream Theater. So boring. Gogantour 2. Yet missed out on Symphony X due to weather

Marty seems a little out there…..

Eddie is such a poser.

John Sykes is one of the Absolute Greatest Guitar Players of All Time 👑

David Coverdale Is the primary reason of the John's unease. Now Coverdale had a huge burden on his shoulders because of that.

RIP John and Thank you ❤️🙏

Why is he constantly shouting? It’s a hard listen.

stop tooting your own horn, it may be true. you're braggin though.

What an amazing story only Eddie can tell!! It makes me laugh a little but really breaks my heart how John must have struggled to create the magic but he wasn't happy... Thank you so much for sharing this🙂

No surprise, really. The most creative and intelligent amongst us are usually very eccentric. Artists, more often than not, are their own biggest critics. Perfection is what they strive for. John has been and will be, missed!

About the tributes, I understand that a 20 year guy doesnt know him, but I expected more tributes of some players of that era. I checked the Instagram of Steve Vai, Satriani, Billy Sheehan, and some others, and found nothing. Maybe because of personal issues?

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Thanks.

John was very reserved guy , he never enjoy giving interviews !

Our opinion of john's Demo's don't meet his own opinions of excellence 😂 😅 😊 i knew john as well from many many year's ago !

Eddie laughs for me so I don't have to. RIP John Sykes.

Around 2014-2015... Eddie needs to think harder. Dogs had 2 albums out by then. He did his thing with John around 08-09.

Sometimes I have been my own worst enemy and it seems so here RIP John

“I was there” Of course he dropped that almost immediately

You had a great vision for the winery dogs .Eddie you know alot of great music 🎶 I miss hearing you on vh1 classics for metal mania and that metal show.

Trunk is a tool

Lmfao! Wow, he's more narcissistic than ever!

I I I I I ME ME ME ME

As a gen X male, it’s been horrifying , heartbreaking, devastating, and just unbelievably disappointing to watch the male population turn into the most beta , wussy, immature, pathetic, helpless, crybabies over the last few generations in history of mankind-EVER- as time passes by. I REALLY HOPE this was a joke, but even if it was, it still drives home my point. Makes me sick… 🤢

Can't say I enjoyed it but it sure was informative. Thank you sir

Hahahaha pure comedy. But to be fair he seemed pretty difficult to work with,

Sykes' reticence is evidence we can be our own worst enemy. I've also missed a lot of opportunities by letting bad experiences in the past detour me from the right path. I also had a demo that I was very insecure about. I didn't want my drummer to play it for anybody. Well, if he didn't defy me, we never would have found a frontman and gotten a slew of gigs and other opportunities.

Wow! What an awesome story! Real life shit with real life rock stars!

He was a BEAST!

Next Eddie will tell all about how he helped form the Beatles…..

Many thanks for posting these 🙏🤘

Did John have any bad stuff happen to him as a kid? Seems like he never socially grew up

John was a perfectionist and did not want people pushing him. Nobody was ever able to get into his head and push him in the way that he would have needed. Hey, we got some polished creation out of him, which was epic. It's all good. Psychology is such an interesting study! Did John ever see a shrink?

Wow I know Derek Shulman from legendary prog band Gentle Giant, had no idea he was a huge record exec!

Best story I've heard in months 😅. Thanks Eddie for sharing that.

Coverdale royally screwed up with Sykes and the 1987 studio band. Royally screwed up over greed and wanting to be the star. Let’s face it. Without Sykes. Coverdale would have gone back to selling sweaters.

Huge influence on me. Those who know, will miss him terribly. Those who don’t, need to deep dive the Sykes catalog. Let it be the gift to you that it was for so many of us.

You’re a real one man, thanks!

I don't know what was worse, the story or Eddie 's English accent.

I don't know what was worse, the story or Eddie 's English accent.

I don't know what was worse, the story or Eddie 's English accent.