John Sykes at Hall Of Heavy Metal History 1/23/19

Outtake from epiosde # 717:An Exclusive! The legendary JohnSykes formerly of Tygers Of Pan Tang,Thin Lizzy,Whitesnake,& Blue Murder talks about his new solos record and introduces us to his drummer Fred Boswell Jr.

[@hiroseharasawa5703]

John Sykes is a guitar God

[@rjlong89]

Amen brutha

[@ericmcgivern4429]

John Sykes is a true legend and was the greatest guitarist Whitesnake ever had great to see he's never forgotten the chance given to him by Lizzy & Phil!

[@Tommy-sp6ez]

John Sykes Rocks very underrated, his vibrato and sense of tone awesome. Seen him 3 times, blue murder, white snake and Thin Lizzy!!!

[@DutchDixon94]

Love John Sykes. Really appreciate his tribute to Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy.

[@artcoffeewineandfoodgirl5344]

YES!!! YES!! You've been underground way TOO LONG!!! You are "the reason" why the 1987 album is so iconic...among other projects!! Congrats to Fred Boswell Jr. !!

[@dannymcmince]

Really love the way John talks so highly of the late great Phil Lynott!

[@newavatar2947]

Everybody talks highly of Phil who knew him.He should of never gotten married should have took time off to get clean we could have seen many more albums.i think he would have dabbled in many genres he was that good.

[@dannymcmince]

@@newavatar2947 for sure!

[@Plowguitarist]

Outfuckingstanding !!! Mr Sykes is the Greatest example of how rock guitaristry is done!!! Tone Master!! So stoked to hear this new record..

[@shamrock32]

5 years later and that album never got released.

[@veronicalynnjones3897]

"I kinda go underground and stay there for awhile"...is an understatement! Sykes.....come on, at least give us an update!! What's happening?😣 We MISS you!

[@alessandro9740]

have u checked his new song? he will release album on summer CMIIW

[@vlj4187]

@@alessandro9740 Yes I have!! Over and over again!🤭

[@crackedblackpepperandrocksalt]

​@@alessandro9740what's it called?

[@RHINORyan92]

I love John Sykes guitar playing and singing! He rocks!

[@shannoncavanagh2129]

The way he is and the words he writes I believe he is an old soul and an empath. It comes out in his music. Def guitar god.

[@orlandoaugustostock839]

I always listening Whitesnake 1987 album today ,and remember the great talent of this great musician. John you need to come back.

[@cymro6537]

I saw Sykes in in January '04 when he fronted Lizzy - Simply amazing !!

[@OnurOzer-nn4kp]

where has my boys accent gone lmaoooo

[@newavatar2947]

Phenomenal!Glad to see him back and healthy!

[@TheTruth-pl3mk]

One of THE great rock/metal guitarists of all-time and yes, he is underrated. I hate that word but it does apply.

[@lauremurkuns7059]

I wish he hadn't worn those dark sunglasses. Want to see those eyes😁💕💕!!! Great interview.

[@lillacoix9808]

You and me both, sista!🔥💗He's still fine as hell and unbelievably talented!! 🔥🔥

[@Mission2Transition641]

I wish John would write a book!! you know he has some great stories, from all those bands.

[@STETTRACE]

I would like to take this moment to actually point out the date on a calendar RIGHT NOW!!! The Mighty John Sykes doesn’t need DATES!!! Just give it to us man!!! And we WILL BE THERE on tour!!!!

[@JodyHughesWarriorKing]

I have been dying to hear Sy-Ops in its entirety forever now! Not sure what is going on but I hope we see and hear something new soon from John.

[@johnkatsoudas4767]

John , please release this new album!! There are many musicians out there that would love to have even 10% of your songwriting talent, and guitar playing. I love everything that you have ever done. We need you back in the spotlight.

[@nj527]

Been away to long John. Can't wait to hear the new album. Seen you live with Lizzy in Cardiff and at the Reading Festival in 1983. Both gigs where awesome. Great having you back.

[@tg2923]

Oh yeah, John , oh yeah, you are so admired, so talented, let’s hear you again , do it for your fans, do it for Fred.....

[@xavierbalzola880]

I LOVE John's work...always have...ALWAYS will.....a MONSTER player...

[@dereksupernaut]

god bless john sykes, definitive hard rock.....

[@frannyp46]

John Sykes.The Allan Holdsworth of rock guitar!

[@manningtreeosteopathicclin7108]

Oh yeah

[@totc6196]

Humbleness is a sign of greatness.

[@ale22glam]

John, I love you man!!!!!!!

[@seanyiscubsfan1]

5 years and a global pandemic later still no album. A couple of tracks and that’s it. Come on John we’d love to see you back on the road.

[@dougkenyon34]

A BLACK CAT MOANS! When he's burning with fever ... and waiting for John/Tony/Fred to tour!!!

[@REDWASP777]

Love you John! Please grace us with your exquisite music! We tremendously love & miss you!

[@alessandro9740]

can't wait for the new album🤟😀

[@lottahansson2225]

John&Phil= ★♥★★/ Lotta.

[@VdamMusic]

And here we are.. still waiting

[@steveclem]

Those 2 Tygers Of Pan Tang albums, Spellbound and Crazy Nights are killer.

[@dcartellone2659]

Great hearing john excited about hitting the road.when exactly is the album gonna be coming out, so looking forward to hearing it and owning it.been a fan since 87 album and blue murder.

[@verminfawlty-arat.5650]

Underrated guitarist.Totally underrated..... Whitesnake (the metal version) are fucking pathetic these days,without Neil Murray & John Sykes.

[@Elcarsh]

I must say, I like his style, apart from his music, which is fantastic. A lot of musicians just stand there like statues and the interviewers have to drag the words out of them, but he's got a relaxed, friendly style, and sounds really passionate about the subject. Obviously he's quite humble as well; if you listen to the way he talks about Lynott it sounds like he's still kinda star struck after all these years. Then he sees his drummer over to the side and calls him over. Man, he really gives a great impression in this interview.

[@ShellyManne1]

Got to know John a bit over the last many years and this interview is a true reflection of his spirit. He is very humble and a kind soul. A complete dichotomy to the music business. Perhaps why he has been hiding out.

[@tangerinerose3724]

He's not only a great musician, he's a great upstanding human being. I feel we're kindred spirits. Love to meet you one day John. Have a soul to soul conversation.❤️

[@luisedmo4173]

John un gran y talentoso músico y maravilloso compositor, entre los grandes del rock and roll de esta generación. Merecido reconocimiento!!!!

[@trevor69er59]

Definitely one of the best guitarists ever like Roy Clark that never get recognized . . .

[@80zrockchicken]

JS comment at the end of the video when FB is singing his praises “let’s not say all that stuff guys, you know I’ll be hiding out again” 😂

[@manningtreeosteopathicclin7108]

I hope this guitar genius gets more stuff out there ..

[@hssilva63]

Once a King always a King.

[@ThunderFalcon333]

John Sykes is fuckin awesome...

[@themadmattster9647]

Loved the new album from 2019… oh wait lol

[@tangerinerose3724]

People gotta stop hounding him to release the newest album. It'll be released when it's released. Kids🙄

[@billb1316]

He is and still the Best of the Best

[@veronicajones2842]

He wasn't kidding.."sometime this year"...😂😂 it's all good...we're waiting!!

[@rbagel55]

Boswell is an amazing drummer. Look at one of his videos and see for yourself.

[@tinatakahashi9365]

let john the legend speak. The interviewer is a goof.

[@ontplates]

Constantly interrupted him. Disrespectful really..

[@user-lf5pd9je1b]

永遠の美しいライオン🦁ヘァーがとても素敵な貴公子ジョンサイクス💓💓💓💓

[@brandx3061]

Still HOT ...

[@brandx3061]

@@lisamarie8020 Indeed ... ;)

[@mikeneufeld4610]

You can tell the interviewer was nervous/ starstruck and seemed like he wasn’t listening to John. He kept cutting him off and couldn’t hold it together haha

[@stevetager69]

This summer my ass... now it’s pushed back once again to 2020.

[@andreawagner7352]

I love you ♡

[@beornthebear.8220]

Phil made no mistake in picking Sykes.

[@veronicajones2842]

Where are these handsome kats?? When is the album coming out?!??🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥

[@lashawnholly4083]

🙌

[@jimmyagates]

5 years later........

[@trance9158]

Bring back Blue Murder

[@thodoris3790]

a real dude

[@Paul-fq9pj]

John play Glasgow we miss you man ..

[@Paul-fq9pj]

Also Whitesnake recorded at the Glasgow Apollo is brilliant John is excellent I believe it’s been released on a box set Recently of the new 1987 release If you haven’t heard it .. go and find its fantastic

[@fernandosantiagorodrigueze5532]

¿Cuando viene el nuevo disco?

[@veronicalynnjones3897]

Dang it!!!!!! NO album until 2020?!?!?!?!

[@lizzyfan1986]

"Phil's a legend"

[@paddytguitar]

Anyone else think it’s just a total shame? He seems excited here to have new material and be getting back on the road, and really gets along with FBJ, yet 4.5 years down the line and… nothing.

[@andreawagner7352]

I Love you

[@tangerinerose3724]

Don't we all. 🤗💋❤️🌹

[@matthajba1075]

So whatever happened to that new album? Anybody know?

[@tomtom4730]

when is John going on tour?

[@trilogyopus]

This guy should have asked John and shut up , giving John more space to talk in this very rare occasion for people to hear what was going on.

[@mr.z6776]

Yup, still waiting...same old story...

[@TetianaSimmons]

Сбежал к афроамериканке?-Мне больно осозновать,твою неверность.Я теперь не знаю кто моя Любовь?-Dжое?- Жалкая копія,Майкла Джексона,а его нет?-Нет моей любви на етом свете,жаль недогоадалась раніше.МОЦ МУЖЧИНА СО МНОЙ В СЕРДЦЕ.Он мне столько клипов и песен,танцев посвятіл,Вот ето мужчина моей мечти.

[@tonypowell250]

Is the album out yet?

[@aceannese]

Summer 2019 on Golden Robot, apparently.

[@tonypowell250]

@@aceannese Thank you

[@uweertelt1333]

Oh,Yeah....Yeah...Yeah . When you come back?

[@francescozappacosta9153]

Nice to see John Sykes again I guess something happened with Carmine Appice because the interviewer asked something about a possible reunion and a new album ( it would be a dream ) but John Sykes rejected the possibility. I really don't know why.

[@RealityCheckTV]

Carmine was at this and him & Sykes were hangin'

[@francescozappacosta9153]

@@RealityCheckTV thanks i saw your video here good to see him again. And really we need a 3rd Blue Murder album.

[@JodyHughesWarriorKing]

@@francescozappacosta9153 I think its because John wants to do Solo albums now instead of being in a "band". That way he can do whatever he wants to do without anyone expecting anything specific from him. I think he wants freedom at this stage of his life. But what do I know?

[@tangerinerose3724]

@@JodyHughesWarriorKing agreed. He's too talented to be boxed in by other musicians.

[@nigelbenton880]

Did the album he talks about come out?

[@geneo7054]

No. According to a November 2019 update on his webpage, he cut ties with Golden Robot Records (his record label) due to a lot of empty promises. Sad.

[@veronicajones2169]

So.........not with GRR anymore....so no 2020 album release???

[@mv9787]

Why is he wearing devil shirt?

[@huskvarsm]

You can’t blame John for his low profile….Coverdale burned johns fingers badly and also the state of the record business and the jokers within it are enough to scare anyone into a life of solitude.JOHN YOU ARE THE BEST MAN.

[@thefonzkiss]

He shouldn’t have tried to boot Coverdale from his own band. Sykes took a gamble on that and lost.

[@tangerinerose3724]

@@thefonzkiss wrong info dude

[@M.H.I.A.F.T.]

@@thefonzkiss Sykes has said that he never tried to boot Coverdale.

[@andsoiwatchyoufromafar6791]

New music not coming out now ?? One second it's on and then off??

[@aceannese]

As far as I know, it due to come out on a label called Golden Robot Summer 2019.

[@dwill1970]

Lazy and confused is the word lol

[@greivus1]

coverdale made the worst mistake by firing john man... what a chump.. whitesnake would of been sooo big ... he just couldnt be outshined by anyone else..

[@artcoffeewineandfoodgirl5344]

Well...uuummmmm...???

[@rintojulian2680]

Crying in the Rain made me like John Sykes...but I think he looses his English accent

[@tangerinerose3724]

Bern in American since the eighties. Doubt he'll lose the accent. If you grow up to adulthood with an accent you don't lose it.

[@trilogyopus]

Too bad, no (very old) new album in 2019, just another failed project. Well, 20 years older Sykes seems better option than no Sykes at all.

[@magnusjmvc8895]

Please come out of hiding

[@blackpanterpower-fh5gn]

john sykes is putting the drummer in 2 heaven but the drummer is still waiting for the call big big shame sykes !!!! john one tip for you talk less play more you are underground for years now it is time 2 pick up the guitar again my . my son is a big fan of you when he saw the you in that interview a littlewhile ago was he like how is that family looking men come on sykes time 2 rock hard we dont care about the short hair thise days we just want to see you rock like no other my son is saying that you still have it so proof it !!!!