David Coverdale Pays Tribute to Former Whitesnake Guitarist John Sykes: “Goodbye, My Brother”

[@arturoalmazan5262]

Coverdale never cared about John hes a damn hypocrite. he fired him and was so jealous of his talents .

[@morrisanderson3180]

you’re right there. Coverdale is a big headed sod.

[@markseverson3358]

John Sykes had no use for Cloverdale after his firing from whitesnake and who could blame him.

[@christinelyman6942]

Coverdale completely screwed Sykes over. Utterly and completely. I don’t think they even spoke in recent decades. If that’s how Coverdale treats his “mates” I sure as hell wouldn’t want to be a friend of his. Sykes was one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriters of the 80’s and 90’s. He will be greatly missed by the millions of people who loved the music that poured out of his soul. RIP John. 😢🎸💔

[@CB-xr1eg]

I do not wish to speak ill of Sykes, but you seem to have forgotten, or maybe you're unaware, that when Coverdale was suffering from sinus problems and couldn't sing, Sykes tried to carry on without him and tried to force Coverdale out of his own band. That's when the problems started.

[@rushshukla4636]

@@christinelyman6942 Yeah. It's a pity they couldn't bury the hatchet. Coverdale whom I've never really liked practically destroyed his career.

[@christinelyman6942]

@CB-xr1eg I do know Sykes tried to keep the recording of the album on track and moving forward but I honestly don’t buy Sykes trying to oust Coverdale out of his own band. It was Coverdale’s baby and I’m not disputing that. It’s just over the years, Coverdale has never been exactly known for his relationship with the truth. I guess the two things we can agree on are 1. Neither one of us was there so we don’t know what truly happened and 2. Sykes was a master guitar player and his talent via songs like “In The Still Of The Night” propelled Whitesnake into the stratosphere. Either way, it’s a loss but at least his physical suffering in fighting the cancer is over.

[@colonelhogan1827]

​@@CB-xr1eg That's bullsh!t. Everyone had left the band after Sykes will tell you Coverdale hires and fires with the seasons. a sign of insecurity. He doesnt want to be in the shadow of anyone on the stage. Talk about ego. John Sykes is the one who put Whitesnake on the map. Before him, Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's deep purple. Do some research dude, before you take anyone's word as the total truth. Coverdale is a user. Why is it that only Coverdale put Sykes in a negative light? Sykes was totally loyal to Phil Lynott after the breakup of Thin Lizzy. He actually performed on ALL of Phil's solo albums afterwards. He was actually reluctant to join Whitesnake and even turned Coverdale down the 1st time he asked. But Phil told John that he needed to move on. At which time he accepted Coverdale's invitation.,

[@tsanik21]

We do not know what really happened. Sykes deserved to tour for the 1987 album that's a fact. It was also his baby. But now it was the time for Coverdale to be a gentleman and he acted accordingly, remembering the good times and recognizing talent and contributions to his career.

[@slxguitar]

This is by far the most stupid tasteless bullshit AI video ever seen. Using pictures of a john Sykes who is chairman of RRHOF and co founder of MTV, combining with Sykesy, our guitar hero. With blabla about Coverdale who just mentioned him short at twitter about his passing,

[@rushshukla4636]

He then fires Sykes and the rest of the band and tours the album without him. When John went down to see him Coverdale hid in his car.

[@AndyK.23]

Yup! And refused to pay Sykes. Real friend.

[@steviec67]

Total BS ! David screwed Sykes royally and John never forgave him so there’s that 💔🤕

[@bradhienzachary]

They argued in the studio so they did meet when John heard of his firing.

[@rushshukla4636]

@@bradhienzachary According to Adrian (Vandenberg). However John always stated he hid in his car to avoid him at any cost. He never got an answer from Dave which is why he broke off all contact with him.

[@bradhienzachary]

@@rushshukla4636 I saw a video not long ago and it was Vandaberg witnessing them arguing in the studio after John flying from the UK to meet him the studio. He said it was a historic moment. I don’t doubt what you say! I loved John’s playing a bought the cassette 1987 when it came out! He was an inspiration to so many of us.

[@colonelhogan1827]

Coverdale owes John big time for the success of Whitesnake. Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's Deep Purple before John joined. John totally made Whitesnake current.

[@colonelhogan1827]

Everyone who had left the band after Sykes will tell you Coverdale hires and fires with the seasons. a sign of insecurity. He doesnt want to be in the shadow of anyone on the stage. Talk about ego. John Sykes is the one who put Whitesnake on the map. Before him, Whitesnake was nothing more than a poor man's deep purple. Do some research dude, before you take anyone's word as the total truth. Coverdale is a user. Why is it that only Coverdale put Sykes in a negative light? Sykes was totally loyal to Phil Lynott after the breakup of Thin Lizzy. He actually performed on ALL of Phil's solo albums afterwards. He was actually reluctant to join Whitesnake and even turned Coverdale down the 1st time he asked. But Phil told John that he needed to move on. At which time he accepted Coverdale's invitation.,

[@crucifiddle]

I don't know. I think Coverdale should thank his lucky stars he had John Sykes in his band.

[@sowelldon]

Damn! This one hurts. I'm a bass player that didn't care about guitar until I heard the solo in Still of The Night.

[@iddddaduncan]

He owes his career to Sykes and in return Coverdale stabbed him in the back.

[@leepassmore7032]

You don't think Sykes owed something to him too?

[@iddddaduncan]

@@leepassmore7032 without that 87 album which Sykes played a huge part in writing and an even bigger part in the sound, Coverdale's career would have been over and to thank the band Coverdale fired them all after recording it. Whitesnakes albums after Sykes sucked and sales prove that.

[@TheMetalTreasures]

David Coverdale is a pig. The best thing that happened in his career was John, but his narcissism and envy made him try to disappear who deserved all the success. DC did not know how to play a note on the guitar so the work of composing came from others, so did it also before with Bernie Marsden, Galley, Moody ... He was never a gentleman no matter how much he tried to seem. Rip John, you deserved much more respect. Thanks for share with us your extraordinary talent and art.

[@jemsar2]

What MUTUAL RESPECT are YOU talking about? He screwed Sykes to the point of never being able to every have a decent conversation with him again!

[@tere971ke]

😢😢😢John Sykes RIP you will be missed by so many.😢😢😢

[@Oceanbleed]

I believe that the images of the short-haired gentleman are used in error.

[@flipOverTheirTables]

It’s another man named John Sykes. This is an AI channell

[@VSL229]

Here I Go Again is written by Coverdale and Marsden.

[@ArmandoRibeiro-pl1wu]

Sad, sad...young and talented. Thanks for the Music...... R.I.P.

[@永沼理]

Goodbye brother? Well said? What you did to John will forever remain in rock history! The worst thing a human can do! The people will never forget your worst act!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬My heart hurts so much that it's painful. I keep screaming in my heart... Why? How? Too soon, God! Rest in peace, John Sykes' soul! Your guitar playing will last forever.😢😭😢😭😢😭😢😭🙏私は苦しい位心が痛いです。心の中で叫び続けています.....何故？.....どうして？.....早いよ神様‼　ジョンサイクスの魂よ安らかに！あなたのギタープレイは永遠です。😢😭😢😭😢😭🙏🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿

[@FleetAdmiral215]

Coverdale Sykes, we're totally Amazing together ! 1987 is incredible as is Blue Murder. Sykes signature sound is unbelievable RIP LEGEND 🙏

[@Robert-t3z1g]

Special players get into great bands because of their talent, John Sykes is a perfect example of this

[@peterevans2779]

Hi I saw John many times over the years playing gigs with Thin Lizzy and he lifted the band when he was in it. R I P. John Sykes.

[@danielgonzaleztejedor9486]

Guy with short hair in not the man who passed away.

[@carl-johanjohansson6771]

Another John Sykes, involved in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, right?

[@MatttMan]

owns/owned VH1

[@flipOverTheirTables]

That’s what happens when AI has YT channels

[@jubankta1627]

I’ll miss you mate. He says as I’m sure he hasn’t seen him in 1000 years since he screwed him over.

[@johnbailey9314]

Coverdale couldn't live with Sykes , stage presence

[@mickb44]

yep was upset that he looked better

[@iddddaduncan]

Sykes was better than him in every way, DC's ego wouldn't allow it.

[@leepassmore7032]

Sykes was great, but do you really think Coverdale was intimidated by him? He shared a stage with Ritchie Blackmore for God's sake.

[@andyhayes7828]

​@@leepassmore7032I think that David was intimidated by John's drive and determination. David feared that John was gonna want to sing a song or two.........John was younger, better looking could play the hell out of the guitar, could write killer songs , as well as hold his own (if not surpass) Davids vocals. David (understandably) was fearful of losing the leadership of his band. Dave stated that John ran up studio time ($$$) without his concent and said that he was already in debt. Over a million dollars........Dave said he couldn't trust him. I call bullshit, because Dave spent even MORE money on it after he fired John. John was only doing what he knew the songs needed and prolly did go in to track a bit more without Davids knowledge, but it payed off. That album never exists without John (rip).

[@Joe-n4p]

Rip John Sykes A incredible legend you will be forever missed 😢😢😢

[@kevinmullins4919]

The way John used a cello bow on his Les Paul In the still of the night is nothing but genius

[@aimfuldrifter]

I think he took that idea from Richie Blackmore. ;)

[@stephaneherringtoniowritin4986]

He nicked it from Jimmy Page (See Denmark Radio 1969) Rest In Peace John 💯🖤🎸

[@keviningles5580]

Thanks for the music

[@leifhoffman6533]

I love David Coverdale's voice but you can tell as a person he is "Self Centered" as hell. Whitesnake was all about him and he could care less about John Sykes. Sykes was a phenomenal, underrated guitarist that was fired by Coverdale. I can sincerely say; "Rest in Peace" brother.

[@splatterzone5027]

hahahaha that John Sykes who is at 0:38 is iiHeartMedia and the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, he's not the same John Sykes who passed away

[@dougodell505]

Rolling Stone also made this same mistake in their initial posting

[@rebels42wynn83]

Coverdale's such a phony! John had more talent than him. He deserved way more respect. May John rest in beautiful paradise and peace. 😎❤🙏🕊🌹🌻🌈☮

[@xavierbalzola863]

The BEST lineup Coverdale ever had was Sykes....Cozy and Niel on Bass....Sykes MADE Coverdale a household name.....Not to mention how jealous Coverdale was... EVERYBODY came to see Sykes...he was the whole show....BOTH Slide It In and the 1987 album sold 10s of million....it was ALL John Sykes

[@randygumaer282]

I would much rather hear this from Coverdale himself.

[@JamesWhite-vh3jr]

Saw Sykes on the Slide it in tour at the Glasgow Apollo, probably the best Whitesnake line up

[@loudguitarist]

He fired him, and NOT a brother to him.

[@Bdevonhewitt]

Yeah right DC. Not the version of the story that was conveyed by Johns bandmates who all got dumped Sykes was a great guitarist and a great songwriter/singer. Id like to know who has that black LP John slung for decades. You will not be forgotten

[@coffeemountain356]

Too bad these 2 couldn’t keep it together to make more awesome music with Whitesnake. That 1987 album is epic. Loved that first Blue Murder album too!

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

RIP 💔John Sykes

[@matts1364]

DC was extremely jealous. That’s why he fired his band after the album and toured with hired guns for cheap$

[@MarcoO74-l3m]

R.I.P. JOHN GUITAR LEGEND 🎸

[@luigicuccitto2113]

GOD Bless You 🎸🎸🎸

[@Chestercooperjr-dr7uf]

Rip in piece John you will be missed

[@jackieramirez2607]

R. I .P... 🥺😥😭

[@thetreeoflife6018]

It’s interesting and a lesson for us all, when we are young it’s natural for Ego and grandiosity to run our attitudes and actions. It’s only in old age with death approaching , that we see more clearly how we’ve burned others , it’s better to make peace and forgiveness while still alive than to regret unskillful Actions after the fact……

[@jfoquendo]

Screw David Coverdale he screwed Sykes over and John never forgave him !

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

Screw what Coverdale said because NO one likes David!

[@luisneves2311]

Shame on you David.Sykes took your spotligh down here in Brasil 1985 and of course the JEALOUS COVERDALE killed The BEST WHITESNAKE.Even Steve Vai could near replace him.I had lock when I was young to see him on the Orpheu Theather in Boston as Blue Murder leader and play and Sing Still of nite it was not thing do do...Phil Lynot your best is waiting for u in the heaven.RIP JS 🎸 GUITAR WIZARD.

[@chickeastwater9883]

0:39 It was John Malkovich , David Coverdale was talking about.

[@JoeyDio]

Rest in peace John Sykes 👍🎸

[@iansmith7871]

Terrible video. Can't belive I lasted 49 seconds. It includes photos of the wrong John Sykes and endless words not related to Coverdale's short insta post. Please take it down. Disrespectful.

[@tommya5957]

Now Coverdale gives Sykes credit for the music. Better late than never I guess.

[@michelea6106]

God bless him😢❤😱😇

[@joshlaw8467]

Wow, just don’t say anything since you screwed him completely. Sykes made Whitesnake what is was.

[@declanhowley4679]

sad they never made up...❤

[@74Diamondgirl]

Oh yeah, David...you shoukd have told John whike he was alive!!!!

[@Yalbou]

This video is AI slop

[@EuanElliott]

One only has to watch Rock In Rio '85 to witness how John outshone Coverdale, I think that was the problem: David knew John was stealing his thunder and fired him in favour of yes men who did what they were told, apart from Vivian Campbell who had obviously had enough.

[@screwielewie8584]

03:01 Fake Photo. This is not the guitarhero John Sykes. This is another John Sykes.

[@jasonladd6400]

I think deep down he does regret what he did whether he says it or not. Not so much on a human level but he never got anywhere near the 1987 record again or that level of success. Sykes was his perfect foil and it could have continued at least till 91.

[@cymro6537]

0:38 - 0:44 John Sykes , music and entertainment executive - *Not* John Sykes the Rock guitarist

[@longtalljay]

Best on Tygers' Crazy Nights!

[@JoseReyes-q2l]

No need to say anything, all said here is a bunch of crap !

[@stevencook6750]

I'll stick with Blue Murder - RIP John

[@alienguitarsecrets001]

umm?? The guy with the grey short hair is not the great John Sykes - Guitarist, but the douche bag who runs the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Please don't disrespect the memory of the great John Sykes (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy & Blue Murder) this way

[@predragmanov6341]

Short haired older guy on 0:39 is not the same John Sykes. Mistake.

[@donarmando916]

Coverdale have thrown him out. I don't know why exactly but i assume it was a personal thing.

[@TammyCreswell-l7h]

I don't respect David Coverdale for the way he treated John Sykes, I think David was jelous of John, John looked better played and sounded better than David and David treated John terrible R.I.P John Sykes

[@chrisbr1969]

Yeah, nice, but Sykes wanted nothing to do with Coverdale. Ever.

[@maddie0719]

I love David Coverdale, but he is hypocrite. He cannot share the stage with a person as talented as him. Besides , Whitesnake is not a group : Whitesnake belongs to David Coverdale and the others are his employees.

[@flipOverTheirTables]

What a piece of garbage channel The AI video put a different John Sykes in their photo collage. The man with short gray hair is an entertainment executive names John Sykes.

[@SRVaughan1003]

you have images of another John Sykes (hint the guy has short hair) get your AI in gear

[@74Diamondgirl]

David...come on, you didn't do him right with regard to the music....

[@junoroxas]

DC Is a total creep

[@Julius_Seizure]

Nobody cares about you CoversongDale

[@peteclarke9416]

Only mentioned John Sykes in a record store today.. Then I see this in my feed

[@bluesdriver1142]

What a joke, you just read a story.