JOHN SYKES (BLUE MURDER) "LIVE in L.A. 1995" *(Full Concert, Optimized by LaCLAUSURA_2011)

[@MichaelRigsbyHammer]

THE MOST under rated guitarist,his work on Still of the Night,Blue Murder,Thin Lizzy,on and on!!!Dave Coverdale would not be where he's at now ,if not for John Sykes!!!!Sykes you da man!!!!

[@MichaelRigsbyHammer]

cool Phillip!!

[@kelvinnoden4482]

I agree Coverdale was an absolute arse to JS and the rest of the band John did all the hard work wrote the entire 1987 album for snake and got shit on by DC who took all the credit for it never forgave him for it .......... tosser.

[@MichaelRigsbyHammer]

Kelvin Noden you got that right mate.

[@77anfi]

+Kelvin Noden it was cause JS was proposing to kick DC out of Whitesnake just for a throat infection

[@MichaelRigsbyHammer]

oh Yeah!!

[@MartinScoresEZ]

Sykes is just killing it. That tone is supernatural and his voice is spot on. This is a perfect example of the type of talent that the grunge movement steamrolled. Insane.

[@DaltonMullins]

The music has never been the same since....sad

[@eddietruly8807]

unclemeat1977 well it needed steamrolled. ..BUT not by asinine grunge or nu metal groups like Nirvana..or fucking rap..wtf... spastic herion junkie fake punk !!!! another band that didn't get to truly go places was "SALTY DOGS" ....along with JAKE E LEE'S BADLANDS..... The steamrolled should have happened to thin out the "imposter glam rock dick heads"... damn shame because there were along with Blue Murder, Badlands & Salty Dog ..a few great bands who's roots were Raw Blusey Ballsy Hard Guitar Rock !!!!!

[@mmmcosta]

I don't like grunge, but love Alice In Chains and Soundgarden, that were heavy as fuck.

[@bradanderson1442]

@@eddietruly8807 Geez Angry much?

[@eddietruly8807]

@@bradanderson1442 old and pissed off yes

[@millopguy]

Sykes is the Shit. He produces tone, distinct rockin' tone, combined with his vocals and songwriting skils, he's the real deal. Excellent catalog of tunes!

[@mattg629]

The true "Blue Murder" that occurred was what the 90's did to music like this. Always bugged me that it became uncool overnight to know how to kill it with riffs and licks like this. Give me his vibrato for days, please. Never say die Mr. Sykes!!!

[@tyranakok]

RIP Nik Green. I met him and he talked to me for probably 15 minutes or more after the show in Dallas. Classy guy.

[@mikeponzio1587]

I wanted to check the keyboardist history out; correct spelling for first name is Nik.

[@craighill3715]

I met him on their 1st tour. Super nice & funny. 😔

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

I met John Skye's ❤ He has a beautiful voice...

[@zancraft7865]

Marco Mendoza Is truly a awesome singer and bass player. Top of the line. Sykes chose these two for a reason as well Tommy Osteen.

[@DeTucciBill]

Unreal Guitarists blows away my mind! Great and extremely undderrated Guitarist and Song writer. The music today sucks!

[@122fender]

I've always been a fan of Tony Franklin....but what a job Mendoza is doing on this....

[@mmmcosta]

Same opinion. 👍

[@Seagal655]

Good singer, too

[@ninometalyears]

Set list: 00:10 We all fall down 05:53 Cold sweat 11:23 Standing at the crossroads 15:35 Billy 22:26 She knows 27:58 Jelly Roll 33:17 I don't believe in anything 38:31 Still of the night 47:48 Riot 51:25 I don't wanna live my life like you

[@512banana1]

sad they didn't play Bad boys

[@GembaDocs]

Thanks dude!

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

❤33:17🎉

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

❤

[@NicolasGabriel-rz8ol]

00:00- We all fall down 6:22- Cold sweat 11:10- Standing at the crossroads 15:40- Billy 22:40- She knows 28:20- Jelly Roll 33:40- I Don't believe in anything 38:45- Still of the night 47:50- Riot 51:31- I don't wanna live my life like you

[@andrejz8954]

Thanks man!

[@seti111]

Thanks, homie

[@skye8420]

Thank you

[@gymrat1190]

Cheers 🍻

[@kevinnavarra513]

John Sykes Kicks F**kin' Ass...This guy's a MONSTER!!!

[@nyterpfan]

No doubt about it--Sykes is CRIMINALLY underrated--he totally rocks!! My favorite Blue Murder tune is their cover of "Itchycoo Park"--an incredible song to begin with but Sykes just kicks so much ass on it!! It's one of my favorite covers of all time!! I'll never forget one year on vacation in California on a perfect Saturday at Venice Beach---83 degrees, immaculate blue sky, gorgeous girls in skimpy bikinis everywhere you turn then suddenly some dude comes on the beach with a humongous boombox blasting the Sykes cover of "Itchycoo Park"..it was a moment that was all...too...beautiful!!!!

[@mmmcosta]

"I'll never forget one year on vacation in California on a perfect Saturday at Venice Beach---83 degrees, immaculate blue sky, gorgeous girls in skimpy bikinis everywhere you turn then suddenly some dude comes on the beach with a humongous boombox blasting the Sykes cover of "Itchycoo Park"..it was a moment that was all...too...beautiful!!!!" DREAM TO ME!!! :-)

[@vaneipontes3279]

John Sykes Monster on 🎸Amazing👏👏👏👏👏

[@hastyberford]

You've got a point, Marco Mendoza is freaking everywhere.

[@mikeponzio1587]

With a bassist like that you don't need a rhythm guitarist, the keyboards thicken the sound nicely too. I play bass myself and now I can listen to more Marco Mendoza real talented player.

[@MrIgorek13]

@@mikeponzio1587 try his jazzy trio ♥️

[@jemsar2]

Sykes, is still the total package. As others have mentioned - he brings it. Definitely not underrated. But you can't argue with a man who composes, plays, sings and delivers LIKE THAT.

[@AnabolicFarmer]

That tone....unreal.

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

I wish John would tour again.

[@ericmcgivern4429]

I swear that Sykesy has an orchestra packed full of lead guitars playing inside his head!!!! Love those power chords!!!!!!

[@julioocasioalbino551]

Total package guitar skills,good singer, song writer and a killer tone

[@forgotmyname4971]

Good hair.

[@cimmeriabastardsword]

John's skills are insane, he kill every note, but besides his talent and technique he's a true artist, he performs with such passion and love for music, you can't see that kind of devotion specially in today's bands not even in the 90's!

[@MrIgorek13]

Curious if John have a teacher?

[@ВладимирКормильцев-д9ц]

Такой талант он получил с небес -от Бога !

[@glenstrickland1513]

Mad love 4 our brother,as a guitarist myself,ya try not 2 get 2 caught up in the hype,whatever anyone else is doin,i go the opposite way,but a true player like John,i coulnt look away,fkn LOVE his gift 2 us all,he has been a great inspiration 2 me all my life,as was hendrix,page,blackmore and malmsteen,chek my song GHOSTDANCE,on youtube for grat evidence of these qualities of influence,thisis the magic that is passed 2 those who choose it,or should i say,2 those 2 witch it chooses 2 to go 2,please chek it,you wont regret it,Glen Paul Strickland,Heady Metal,Ghoastdance,the content is for my native american indian family and the strife and torture they suffered,wich is 2 often overlooked,youll dig it man trust me,let me know,workin in the studio now,so happy 2 share it with someone of like mindedness,PEACEmy brother,stay musical!!!!!!!!

[@Davefranzin]

Awesome John....for completeness (singing and playing) for me one of the best of all time. Thanks for post this video.

[@robbiebarry777]

Sooooooo good. , wish they were still making music. Sykes is the best rock guitarist ever. What a singer and song writer, Followed since a kid in Tigers of pang tang. , his guitar vibrato influenced me greatly,

[@АкивОкван]

Wow... Solo Still of the night just brilliant!!!! That tone is out off this earth!!!

[@mtnbk71]

Got to see these guys twice in concert and they killed it!! very underrated guitar playing

[@rockonbaz]

Sykes wipes the floor with Coverdale in every way!!!!!!!!

[@mickhill6972]

Thank you kindly for Posting this Video 🎉 🇬🇧 😊

[@SuperQuinn2008]

finally i can see my idol in the 90's...thx 4 upload this

[@michaels2boys]

That is some awesome vibrato. I love that slow wide vibrato.

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

great concert from blue murder magic rock band john sykes with one killer underrated rock band. love this. magic stuff. live in la 1995.

[@V8LC100]

Man the energy of those live shows...Sykes kills every note from the vocals and the fretboard.

[@todd5011]

John is brilliant

[@KellySStoll]

JOHN AND COMPANY, KICKIN' AZZ AND TAKIN' NAMES!! SAW JOHN WITH THIN LIZZY AND HE DID A GREAT & RESPECTFUL JOB OF SINGING PHILS CLASSIC LYRICS, AND MATCHING HIS PHRASING QUITE WELL! CAN'T WAIT FOR MARCOS' NEW ALBUM WITH BLACK STAR RIDERS, THE REMAINS OF THIN LIZZY! AS LONG AS SCOTT GORHAM IS INVOLVED, I WILL ALWAYS FOLLOW!! BRAVO JOHN, EXCELLENT SHOW!!!!!!!!

[@MrIgorek13]

Did you to listen John work on Lizzy Thunder and Lighting? Insane playing!

[@denikarabenc]

One of the most underrated bands ever!

[@lifeisnice23]

Awesome concert...John is such a complete artist...a guitar god, outstanding songwriter ,fantastic singer and freaking hot man...singing and playing live this way ,this is unbelievable!

[@imnraged]

Coverdale was a journeyman and Whitesnake a bargain bin blues band until Sykes came along...period. Sykes singlehandedly put Coverdale and Whitesnake where they are today.

[@jennifersmitherman4600]

Right on !! I always liked them

[@ericmcgivern4429]

That lads been to the Lynott school of musical genius!!! ROCK ON SYKESY!!!!!!

[@AngelGuanchez]

John Sykes Rocks !!! He is coming with a new album

[@scottwhite2757]

Awesome !! Marco Mendoza Blasts The Bass !! Great Upload Thx..

[@toneranger]

So much love for John in these comments, I hope he's reading. Guitar is too low on the mix on this recording. Note to all the guitarists with their massive pedalboards and shitload of FX, I just see a Wah pedal for John, what a talent with a pure sound. When everyone was saturating their guitar with Chorus and FX in the 80's, which hasn't dated well at all, his sound from the 80's still sounds fresh and in your face. RIP Nick Green who gave the Blue Murder sound that shiny keyboard sheen. Much respect to John for always remembering Philo. Met John with Lizzy reunion in Dublin a few years back, signed my guitar at Lizzy's hotel and was a humble gentleman, he made sure Scott Gorham signed it too.

[@patricksheppard585]

I was just going to post that about the Guitar in the mix as well....just a bit louder just make it so all John's nuances cut through

[@abcdefghijk5095]

My god! Thanks for posting this epic master piece.

[@goldenox2370]

Dude has crazy good finger tone and vibrato!

[@umyes5246]

A truly incredible musician. John must avoid social media feeds, all that seems to be written is the same old thing. For me he's given me many years of intense music memories...

[@DeTucciBill]

Great singer!

[@TheTripperkaiser]

Wow......I´m Flashed......never heard the Song "She know´s"...............Great....In German we Said: "Hammersong"......greetings,Henning

[@juddrizzo]

Great show. That stupid frame drives me nuts. I wish we could find a high-quality version of this, and other JS shows, w/decent picture quality!!! At any rate, Thank you for keeping this on YT.

[@mmmcosta]

The excessive sound of the crowd is what drives me nuts. I think the frame is to prevent it from taken out of KZbin.

[@iampob]

Get a grip, the pixelation would be ridiculous full screen anyway

[@mmmcosta]

PURE energy!

[@purplecow5150]

such a talent! what a great band! Sykes is amazing. something must be a miss for him not to be held in the same status as some of the other rock greats. even so, his music is still wicked awesome thanks for the video ;O)

[@theaterdreamer]

+purplecow5150 he is held in very high esteem by other musicians. John Sykes is a monster.

[@fuzzfadel6141]

2020 still fucking kick arse! J Sykes all the way!!!!!!!!

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

Wish He Would Play in Brookings, Oregon or Del Norte county California North America 🔝🎩

[@MrIgorek13]

For the love of John please listen War of God's track from Derek Sheriniyan album. Incredible duel between John and Zakk!!

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

Jonny gave me a cassette tape 📼 I loved each song 😍

[@wendygould7836]

There’s no denying it....John Sykes was born to fucking Rock ‘n’ Roll!!!

[@MiamiTiger100]

I don't know how many "worthy musicians" are out there. But the number of bassists who have great tone, turn up on time for rehearsals, have great stage presence, can provide killer backup vocals, are fun to be around, and are not abusing something, may be small. Being in a touring band is more than just being able to play an instrument.

[@Paul-fq9pj]

Where is grunge now .. Keep true and keep rock real ...

[@ENZOVAN]

Yeahhhhhhh¡¡¡¡

[@Choboba]

Ya lo dijiste Paul, está si es música!!!!

[@luisedmo4173]

Talento, creatividad, buenos músicos.....viva la música!!!!!

[@farotitanium]

Please John....make some new stuff we want it....NOW :)

[@paulmitchell3131]

John is great .. he's the man .. I believe Nick Green passed away shame ..

[@ivettea6358]

Soon Fantastic!!!

[@kingyosswie]

awesome !!! great SYKES !!!

[@sauninetivi]

The audience couldn't stop screamed all time...

[@fredfvc]

Sykes é um monstro mesmo, que registro maravilhoso!!!

[@slapitman]

Great concert but the crowd noise kills the songs dead. Marco is such a beast, listen to that bass keeping it all together!! John Sykes, man he is good.

[@robinhood68008]

gREAT PLAYER & SINGER !

[@extrememike]

Love those guitar squeals 🔥🔥

[@monsignorchampagnat]

Esto es una verdadera joya! Sykes, un mounstro, eterno.

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

Jonny ❤ I love the introduction to * She Knows * She without forgiveness, You have a lonely world 💓💓 he knows ,she doesn't have a clue 😭🧩 or he doesn't or didn't, My mom & siblings lie to much, jealousy is the WORST ! 😢

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

Pure Gentleman ❤ 🎉

[@edwardcora6618]

John Sykes hands down , the Motherfuckin master of the Les Paul. There has never been another b4 him that works that guitar without a bar. He's a fuckin beast !

[@01kingsyd]

John love you man

[@windwarattack2300]

Awesome

[@MichaelRigsbyHammer]

LOVE ,LOVE,SYKESplaying.he can hold a harmonic for days!!!and it's true all Whitesnakes albums before Sykes,we're just decent albums...sorry Sykes out sings Coverdale///yep

[@BryanMartin]

Oh hell yeah...awesome

[@markusarrow]

fckn cold sweat hell yesssss miss ya thin lizzy....

[@marcelolion8375]

what a legend!

[@margotwiesmayr501]

love him..

[@nbdysfool3]

Amazing footage! Can’t wait for new music! Keep Rockin John!

[@jdubya2006]

Widest, most distinct vibrato in the business .

[@owendurkin6292]

this makes me wanna play my drums with my face.

[@viajeenmetal]

muy bueno gracias por copamrtir

[@keishadoernerwoodbridgelan1769]

Mr Sykes will get the blood pumpin

[@namaste929]

super j adore....!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@bathtubgeorge]

Tone!

[@paxson5tom758]

Thank you! Great video👍

[@manimal75]

Only Love.

[@gmrios]

Indeed it is.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Wicked Pinch harmonic at 2:00.

[@vcafiero]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

❤ Jonny so beautiful your voice 😍 in 1995 ,Glad I met you still , I wish I let you sing ❤️ at my house in West Hills CA USA then Los Angeles California,Now Del Norte County California on coast of California,Loved to have been invited to watch you,I thought you were studio music man,I didn't want you to work so hard when you made a living at it ❤😂🎉 I was such a silly young 🌱 lady ,sort of 😅😊 I was a nude model,not that I told you,Maybe I didn't tell you where I worked,Love will brake your heart 💕 At least we lover can & do love. Some people never know what that is,my younger sister sounded like me, more snobby, I was never snobby .

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

Sykes ❤

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

Sykes with the Les Paul and the tite delay, his tone is fat and grinding- sings while rippin it up too? The guy is great, and he put Whitesnake on the world map with that album.

[@GembaDocs]

A ROCK GOD! 🙏🙏🙏

[@DaveClark-ib6sp]

Marco gets around! Even though I'm a Tony Franklin fan Marco's great. This is litterally Sykes with a completely diffrent line up with Hired Guns, some of the best hired guns! It's been a while, can't wait to listen to Tokyo 89 with the pro treatment! I knew that show would get an office release! 🤘

[@lidsinet1296]

Espectcular video musical

[@panchox7909]

thanksssss!

[@slowemm]

Love this guy, amazing player and singer, whatever happened to him?

[@hendrixon]

About 50.000 thousand people saw this (club?) gig. And never kept quiet... :-)

[@bossesbaitshop7385]

Carmine Appice first drummer for Blue Murder and co writer of song.

[@robert2948]

+Bossesbaitshop Carmine sucks! Tommy O'Steen is the man!

[@stephaniemariemcdonald9096]

❤

[@dannymcmince]

I agree big time lad!!!!