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[@thomaseriksson2519]

John Sykes 110 % one and only :)

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Sir yes Sir a fantastic Songwriter as well, Thank you John for Viewing always appreciate it

[@604motorsports]

Sykes!!!

[@mauricioalexismartinezmart8085]

Virtuoso and emotion,feelig

[@jurgencuypers8350]

I love Sykesy but when DC went all metal, he is not the guy. Too bluesy.

[@HyenaParanormal]

In this order, John Sykes, Gary Moore and Steve Vai...Sykes can do no wrong, and is the finest rock guitarist/writer out of England...

[@EmilioGarza-c2m]

John Sykes was Whitesnakes best guitarist hands down I am a guitarist myself and I am from San Antonio Texas !! Jhon Sykes fan !!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

San Antonio in the House Welcome Sir, thank you for viewing.

[@MichaelTortorella]

Sykes is THE Whitesnake guitarist. His playing leaves me speechless.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Great song writer that for sure, put them on the map in my opinion, thank you for viewing Michael

[@micheladerry5681]

underrated guitarist, whitesnake lost someone big

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@micheladerry5681 Yes indeed Mr. Aderry

[@andryradchenko7304]

When Doug Aldrich left and I was wondering who was going to be the next lead guitarist for WS my friend told me "I don't know who exactly, but it will be a blond guy with a Gibson LP". Sykes was the first guy - great sound, good taste, great technique, wide vibrato. All Blue Murder albums and his solo works are great too.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@andryradchenko7304 And a great song writer .

[@philosophers-riddle]

You know who’s best when you watch Vandenberg in all his interviews try his best to insinuate himself into the 1987 album when the whole world knows it’s John Sykes through and through! Long live John Sykes, king guitarist/song writer of Whitesnake!

[@markseverson3358]

Sykes was the sound of whitesnake..not only a great guitarist but great vocals too.

[@jayteesgear]

Blue Murder was crazy great vocals

[@ML-qy4jv]

John sykes is awesome guitar player

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Without doubt, an awesome songwriter, great guitarist.

[@christervainio]

Give him an acoustic guitar and he's lost. A way overrated player. And he's nothing on his own.

[@codacreator6162]

John Sykes made that band. Everyone else played the songs he made famous. How can you even compare?

[@theguitartemplepriest]

There is truth to that, thank you for viewing

[@tangerinerose3724]

​@@theguitartemplepriest Complete truth.

[@cryptadventures]

@@tangerinerose3724 Hey there Tangerine Great to have you hear at The Temple, Thanks also for viewing I appreciate it. I have another site you might enjoy called Crypt Adventures hope you pop in and say hello there as well, stay sweet talk later.

[@alanharris4819]

John Sykes by far the best

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I can agree with that statment

[@stephenbenson5135]

John Sykes just had a sound that was different, exciting, and really made Whitesnake an over the top band. Cryin in the Rain?!! Cmon!!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Got to agree

[@TetianaSimmons]

O Боже?-А ето плакала будущая, Lizzie.

[@crimfan]

I love Sykes but that wasn't his song, it was credited to Coverdale when Bernie Marsden was still in the band, so I suspect Bernie had a lot to do with it.

[@TheLoveSignGuy]

Sykes has a blistering tone that adds massive power to his shredding style.

[@ThunderFalcon333]

John Sykes...amazing talent. I didn't care about Whitesnake till John Sykes came into the band and rocked the world.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

He certainly is one world class song writer.

[@chokynapitupulu2593]

@@theguitartemplepriest and sykes got a powerfull vocal as well...

[@jayteesgear]

Sykes holds the number one HANDS DOWN! You can’t even mess with that. None of this would be possible without Bernie Marsden though. Under these two gents- Aldrich. He added MUCH to that band! 💯. And to look at would obviously be Tanya 😛❤️

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Great line up, Thank you so much for viewing Jay I appreciate it Sir.

[@jayteesgear]

@@theguitartemplepriest fun channel! Keep goin

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@jayteesgear Thanks Man

[@heavymetalhero08]

Sykes takes the cake... hands down

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Very Melodic Guitarist for sure, a great songwriter to boot, he wrote most of the MEGA HITS that's for sure, I Like Joel Hoekstra also he is on tour with TSO, BUT YES INDEED I LIKE SYKES. ON THE VIDEO THAT CROWD WENT TOTALLY BANANAS AFTER HIS SOLO, HE GOT SHAFTED BY THE SINGER FOR SURE in my personal opinion, So disrespectful , thanks for viewing.

[@chrisvaughn6381]

Ill Takes John S for the when just because hes old school

[@philelson113]

Whitesnake have been blessed with some of the best guitarists over their lifespan, so many technically gifted players. I don't really have a favourite as such as they all brought something to the band, right up to Joel Hoekstra today. We are blessed as listeners to have listened to so many. It's not a competition so that's why I couldn't say, although Sykes is an absolute guitar monster!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I agree with that statement Phil, I just did a new video on Reb Beach if interested also.

[@philelson113]

@@theguitartemplepriest I’ll give that a watch too. I love Reb as well, his solo in the new Winger track It all comes back around is perfection.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@philelson113 The very 1st song he plays on my video is so good I don't know why it wasn't a smash Great Instrumental Fantastic guitar Tone also .

[@johnnyhunt9447]

Oh Wow Whitesnake has Always been like a Super Group the reason I really wanted to see them I am a Big Vivian Campbell Fan since Dio Holy Diver I was Really Blown Away he kinda filled a void left when Randy Rhoades was killed I had just gotten to see Randy in January 82 and then March he was lost I did see his replacement Brad Gillis Very Good then after Vivian left Dio I was ready to see him with Whitesnake and he was Awesome I have actually not to many years ago got to meet and hang out aa couple times with him a Good friend Buddy Blaze RIP custom Guitar builder Vivian and Buddy did a collector Guitar together Buddy built Guitar's for many Rock Star's I was Really Impressed seeing Adrian Van. What a Great couple of concerts I got to see both Guitarist then I am a Huge Neal Schon Fan and when Steve Perry left Journey 87 I followed Neal and Jonathan Cain to Bad English and in order to get to see them I drove to Oklahoma City and Bad English opened for Whitesnake now Adrian Van. and Steve Vai Wow! Great Guitarist concert since I didn't get to see Doug Aldrich live with Whitesnake but I have seen him and he is Great now more recent I have gotten to see Joel Hoeksta I first saw him in Night Ranger and a couple times in Whitesnake Awesome Guitarist and Special Shout out to Best Rhythm section Rudy Sarso and Tommy Aldrich who I first saw with Pat Travers Band my name is Johnny Hunt from Dallas Tx I have made going to concerts my Hobby since 1977 I have almost seen 700 concerts and Guitarist are usually my Favorites Vivian Campbell is a Wonderful Funny Guy Joel Hoeksta Really Good Whitesnake a Guitarist Band I didn't get to see John S.but that album Wow

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@johnnyhunt9447 Man hard to believe Perry left Journey in 87 Time fly's big time, Thanks for viewing By the way, Appreciate it .

[@andrewwalsh5366]

Sykes is the man

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Fantastic songwriter without doubt, great pick & thanks again for viewing

[@danysharma4790]

There are always so much boast about Steve, but man I m in love with John skyes..

[@theguitartemplepriest]

One awesome Songwriter as well, Thank you for viewing Dany I appreciate it.

[@Bwiser63]

Coverdale is like OZZY when it come to picking some of the best Gun Slingers in the world for his band my pick is the Monster John Sykes and I’ve been a big fan since I first seen him With Thin Lizzy.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I Agree with that statement

[@Subhrocks1]

First of all, Steve Vai is from a different league. Secondly, Sykes is the most suitable guitarist for Whitesnake. Their musicality matches better. Period.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I must agree, a fantastic Writer as well, thank you for viewing, I appreciate it .

[@Subhrocks1]

@@theguitartemplepriest True that. Thanks to you for sharing these amazing contents, since good music is really hard to find these days :)

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@Subhrocks1 Very hard to find indeed, I Couldn't agree more, and thank you ever so kindly for appreciating the content always nice to hear.

[@brunomelo547]

SYKES - THE BEST!!!

[@russlora]

sykes vibrato is so so good!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Got to admit the man ca write a great song, way to bad they betrayed him.

[@southernoutlawsireland]

John Sykes is the modern Whitesnake, we wouldnt be talking about them without Still of the night , all the rest are awesome guitar players, personally Doug is my fav, but without the mammoth tone and riffs John brought The snake was dead.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Indeed Sykes put them on the map.

[@toolboxrockband]

With due respect to all guitarrists that have already played with Whitesnake, John Sykes was the best and so the line up including Cozy and Neil Murray. I saw them twice in rock in Rio Festival back in 1985. Epic performances to say the least!

[@jayteesgear]

Cozy & Neil heck yes!

[@dommyfofied299]

John Sykes.

[@DennyBob521]

Sykes. All of them are amazing players, Bernie founded the band with Coverdale and wrote two huge hits, but Sykes created the Whitesnake sound. Everything I’ve read and seen - it really comes across as David Coverdale views it as his backup band. He’s fired an entire band more than once, including the ones who made WS a massive hit - Sykes, Murray, Airey and Dunbar were all gone before WS 87 came out. To me, John Sykes is up there as the leader of the second generation of rock guitarists after the Page, Beck, Clapton era. His work with Thin Lizzy and Blue Murder, and solo - amazing! I just wish he’d release Sy-Ops and go back out on the road or record some more - one of my guitar heroes. From the Tampa area, but played live in Boston in the 1980s and early 1990s until grunge ran off (my type of) guitar based music. I’ve since reconciled myself to it and become a big fan of some of the bands - STP, Foo Fighters, AIC, etc. PS - I always feel kinda bad for the guys from Winger including Reb - they’re all monster musicians, and we’re a great band, they became the stereotype for hairspray and pointy necked guitars - plus Beavis and Butthead killed their career.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Very well said and to the point, and I agree with your assessment that ( it really comes across as David Coverdale views it as his backup band ) Reb Beach is a very great guitarist and I feel winger was stereotyped its pretty good music if one pays attention.

[@hauge-sol]

No Sykes, no 87 album ..

[@theguitartemplepriest]

True

[@tangerinerose3724]

Bingo!!!!!

[@theonlyredspecial]

Best of them all too

[@slydogg8919]

Sykes is the better of them all but i also enjoyed Doug Aldrich when he was with whitesnake .

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Agreed, also played with Dio and was asked to play for KISS at 15, thank you for viewing appreciate it.

[@rossmay4301]

John Sykes

[@Timpen666]

Sykes!!

[@ryansoltess6006]

Sykes !!!

[@johncruz9357]

I prefer Sykes. Especially in a band situation.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

a great pick indeed

[@johncruz9357]

I must also say In A instrumental context. There’s only one STEVE VAI….. I just consider Vai more of an individual artist.

[@markmcgibbon2101]

Dunno what it is about John Sykes playing but it’s the standard to beat in Whitesnake. The other guys are fantastic but Sykes has an edge. Soft spot for Reb Beach’s playing though. So much feel.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I can agree with that Mark, Thank you Sir for viewing as well, I appreciate it.

[@jonsteeva9444]

Sykes

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Agreed

[@ろっくたけぞー]

Jhon Sykes is only one!!

[@demokraatti]

There is no competition. Sykes is such an amazing guitarist and musician. He is a great composer, guitarist and singer. Don’t forget a his stage presence. He’s the whole package. He can load songs with energy, excitement and magic like nobody else. This worked so well with Coverdale’s demos, which were not the most amazing starting point. John’s ability to improvise at the speed of light, sing always in tune and keep his phrasing always interesting shows high level of musicality. John’s swagger was a great match to Coverdale. John’s playing and Coverdale’s voice were the perfect match. It sucks that there was only one Sykes & Coverdale album, but the first Blue Murder album is my favorite album. After sykes Vivian Cambel was musically the best fit for the band.

[@JacobLee-ve5ku]

Sykes and Reb .

[@theguitartemplepriest]

That would be awesome and write as a band again, Reb is the longest running Band member.

[@HansKarlsson1971]

John Sykes 🎶👌 (Sweden)

[@fernandes5986]

Sykes may not be the best technically speaking, but he has a unique sound. To me he is the number one guitarrist of the Whitesnake rock phase.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Certainly could write a great song. Thank you for viewing.

[@Vasiliy230]

What are you talking about? Sykes is an incredibly technically proficient guitarist. He has a fast alternate picking, excellent hand synchronization, and good timing. Not to mention his vibrato and overall phrasing.

[@fernandes5986]

@@Vasiliy230 I mean what I said.

[@trance9158]

​@@fernandes5986But don't have a clue what you're talking about. There I fixed it for you.

[@jeffrywidjaja1333]

Love steve .. but sykes made me love whitesnake

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I agree Jeff, Respect to Steve's Technique Gymnastics if you will on the guitar but as for a brilliant song writer Sykes wins every time, So sad Sykes was Mistreated In that Band

[@Rikk_Klaww777]

They were "all good" for what they did at the time. I am so glad Bernie Marsden also got a mention too. I was more into the shredders of the Whitesnake era, but i really liked Bernie Marsdens "thick and chunky" sound. They're all super special players, and without John Sykes who knows what WS wpuld have been.! As Steve Vai put it....Whitesnake is a real guitarist band for guitarists.🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@theguitartemplepriest]

All worded well, I can say I feel the same way, some are gun slingers others more melodic but all had a place, I liked Hoacstra. Very true without Sykes Gee They should have given the guy more Rope to run with.

[@davidleedougherty6478]

A band for guitar players With the top notch singer. It's a twofer

[@crimfan]

So many greats have gone through this band.

[@JoeJoe-ov1te]

Boggles my mind to think the Sykes clip was almost 40 years ago

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Lol I know I was 24 years old when I saw them

[@chrispolasky]

I think everyone has that one concert that they will always regret missing. For me it was King's X and Blue Murder... goddamn... I'd give a nut to go back and get to that concert. Sykes is the true GOAT!

[@DirkWeag]

I miss Micky Moody & Bernie Marsden in that conversation, and Mel Galley besides :-)

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Sir yes Sir no discounting them great pick, thank you for viewing Appreciate you.

[@mattonbass]

Respect to all of the other WS guitarists, but no one can touch the towering sound and style of John Sykes. Cheers, MM - USA

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Great song writer also, I agree with you.

[@funkyfeedbackband3035]

You forgot Warren DeMartini, there's a great gig in Italy with him in it on YT. My favorite period was the Marsden Moody period due to it's more blues roots and I think Coverdale's voice is in its element. I think he should do another blues album before he's done. Maybe classic blues songs. The other gunslingers are all pretty much in the same boat of faster, more notes shred. Which is great and as we know the 1987 album the most successful, so JOHN SYKES is on the mantle of most successful. He co-wrote most of the songs too, which is a very important contribution.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Warren DeMartini, is indeed on the list, i will place him as your pick thank you Sir

[@GraffitiPhysical]

Love your tour bus.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@GraffitiPhysical Thank you ever so kindly Sir in fact I am going out to wax it today, now that's a real job . also thanks for viewing.

[@AUGUSTALLEN28]

All these guitarists are great, but John Sykes was the best guitarist for Whitesnake.

[@patrickvarencaus5990]

steve vai all the way OUT OF THIS WORLD !!!!!!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

No discounting a world class player like Vai, Thank you for viewing.

[@ALTheGuitarViking]

Great video thanks!! 🎸🔥🎸🔥 I am a big Reb Beach fan! He is amazing! Got some vids of Reb related stuff too. Check it out! Steve Vai did amazing job at White Snake too! ❤

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Reb Beach is certainly no slob on guitar that's for certain, thank you ever so kindly for viewing also.

[@grahamgray2421]

Sykes sound is better than the rest,id say whitesnake was fantastic with john in the band and 1987 ! Enough said 🎸

[@theguitartemplepriest]

He certainly can write a good song, Thank you Graham for viewing I appreciate it.

[@grahamgray2421]

@@theguitartemplepriest is he retired now? Just gives out the odd obituary on his web site now,doesn't leave anything for his fans alas,must be retired??

[@mattm5978]

Lots of Gary Moore influence with Sykes and Vivian.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Oh I bet that's true, great to hear from you.

[@wildbill1]

john sykes was their best iMHO

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I can agree with that

[@luisvillarreal5262]

I think if Bernie Marsden, R.I.P., Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake, R.I.P. would have started their own band, it would have been an awesome line up, after Sharon let Bob and Lee go. What do you think? 🎸👍

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I wonder why they didn't think to do that, Power band.

[@JacobLee-ve5ku]

Yes with snowy white and the other 3 .

[@stepheni5079]

sykes tone and licks were difficult to replicate even by virtuoso Aldridge

[@realdealio1]

Sykes is a God..I'm done.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Right to the point lol, great songwriter also, hey thanks for viewing always appreciated

[@mauricioalexismartinezmart8085]

John sykes, guitarrista y vocalista excepcional

[@mauricioalexismartinezmart8085]

Leyenda,del rock 🎸

[@johnbailey9314]

Sykes 💯

[@jimmyupson1959]

John James Sykes. To bad David and John couldn't get their !!!! together. They needed each other to achieve hard rock supremacy. Is this love was our wedding song. The Hammer, Canada.

[@christianneumann7608]

For me as a guitar player technically Joel Hoekstra is the best player, he is brilliant!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Love his playing as well that's why he got so much face time on this video, my God he played for everyone, thank you for viewing I certainly do appreciate it, new video tonight .

[@dommyfofied299]

John Sykes 👍👍👍

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Great Pick Sir, Thanks for viewing also I appreciate it.

[@lunarmist428]

Vivian Campbell is a monster...if you came up on that old Dio...you know what he did to your brain. He brought those muffled chops & harmonics...major riffs....amazing leads...A new metal sound.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Well sir I have to agree, I was a Die Hard Dio fan, In fact when I first hear him I said WHO IS THIS GUY, Those albums were Honestly great, and WENDY Should have stayed out of band conversations and to be honest they should have paid up, love Dio but he should have stay with his word and stop listening to Wendy the cash cow, but then again we don't really know the deep details I guess. Thank you for viewing by the way appreciate it.

[@lunarmist428]

@@theguitartemplepriest liked your jam at the end too...sweet sound...yeah,,,Dio screwed the pooch on that one...Vivian's chops on those first cpl. albums set Dio chit on fire. All of those songs are guitar rippers.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@lunarmist428 Thank you ever so kindly for that nice vote of confidence in my playing, that was just off the cuff improvisation but still thank you. That same Dio band should all get back together and hire the lead singer of the band KAMALOT the guy who sings (The Haunting with simon simon )Great singer Great song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKSwiauuebJ5j7s

[@lunarmist428]

@@theguitartemplepriest Yes sir...or wish the guy from Nevermore was still alive.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@lunarmist428 Now that's a singer

[@centaurus5676]

Reb beach is great in Winger but his solo's just sound like an ice cream van, Sykes was the best fit for Whitesnake.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Great Pick, thank you for viewing also.

[@ВладимирКормильцев-д9ц]

Все названные гитаристы великие музыканты,каждый имеет свою индивидуальность и свой, так сказать почерк. Однако Джон Сайкс своей игрой в тот давний период становления группы и последующей заслуженной славы группы внес огромный вклад .Его роль безмерно высока. Дэвид это понимал,но его характер в те годы сыграл не в том направлении. Все последующие гитаристы работали на совесть,но величие группы было уже сделано.

[@mill89027]

Guitar temple ok hands down John Sykes , but Vivian Campbell and Doug Aldrich aren’t bad either and I’m from Boston Massachusetts 😁😁

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Bean Town, went to the Boston Garden lots of times saw Queen ZZ top & Thin Lizzy on the same night, got a lot for your dolor in those days , Thank you ever so kindly for viewing I appreciate it .

[@jonnywose2528]

Ive always liked doug aldrich's thumb behind the neck technique. But anyway SYKES

[@РубиРоуз-я3к]

Даг и Джоэль просто прекрасны ! ❤❤❤

[@frenchfry.]

Yep all about you at the end not whitesnake,,but yeah Adrian, Vivian, Steve for sure ..and the reb beach wow what a line up

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Yep all about you at the end, That some kind of dig ? I am THE HOST, Makes sense to everyone but you, just unreal.

[@frenchfry.]

@@theguitartemplepriest I'm sorry..what I should have said was you guys were the best in your day congratulations

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@frenchfry. I guess somehow I misunderstood the comment , Anyhow No worries, all good, No animosity, Some people never saw the inside of a tour bus I put it there innocently & wasn't trying to get anyone's Goat. Let us start a new .

[@frenchfry.]

@@theguitartemplepriest yes sir you have a very nice building too

[@nunoalmeida5923]

Best guitarists: John sykes and Steve Vai. Worst: Vandenberg

[@mitchellsperling1873]

You should do a episode of guitar temple on all the guitar players in Megadeth. That would be interesting.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I will do that Michell, thank you Sir, Great suggestion. Thank you so very much for viewing also I appreciate it.

[@TylerJacobson-ux7oo]

Some sick playing, but there is only one John Sykes.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

a great writer indeed Sir, thank you ever so kindly for viewing Tyler I appreciate it.

[@stephenjohnson899]

If it wasnt for John Sykes, whitesnake wouldn't even be relevant

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Hit maker

[@TinusTegenlicht]

John Sykes was the best guitarist for Whitesnake, but Coverdale and the music label wanted a more MTV friendly sound and image and sold out. They were a proper hardrock band, one of the best and then turned into a glamour band, wearing lipstick and move like strippers to attract young girl fans. Secojd best is Joel Hoekstra. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@theguitartemplepriest]

The Netherlands In the House , welcome to The Temple, I Agree with your statement, certainly Sykes is a great Writer yet for my pick is Joel I just love his playing though again without Sykes the band might not have gotten famous right, thank you ever so kindly for viewing I appreciate it.

[@AdrianWalsh-qz9fr]

The hell with Arizona,it humid and really dry and hot i never want too live in Arizona ever again extremely bad memories i want too forget forever

[@MrJos1975]

I don't really have any favorites because it's not a competition. I think all these players are of a very high level. And they have all contributed to a beautiful Whitesnake period for several generations. it's a shame about Sykes that we only saw him for a very short period of time. And there is little to be found on this channel in terms of material from Sykes. While the other players of Whitesnake are still active in bands. After Whitesnake it was also the end of Sykes who made a nice album, but not a success. While Coverdale and Adrian wrote and arranged Slip of the Tongue with Steve Vai as guitarist due to Adrian's injury, Whitesnake subsequently bled to death and they were no longer successful with a beautiful bluesy 1997 album Restless Heart. A few years later the other very good guitarists came in a newly set up Whitesnake with different sounds, but the Hard/glamm rock was already a thing of the past and the old songs during the concerts were often of a high musical level, only Coverdale's singing voice belonged to the past.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I can agree with that Sir, Good points, very true it's not a competition, No better than or greater then just different then I say also, thank you for viewing I appreciate it.

[@trance9158]

Sykes rules

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Got to admit, one great songwriter, thanks for viewing.

[@larrybobbitt8452]

Reb.

[@raym4934]

Well Coverdale is the problem. John Sykes 100 %. With Doug 2nd and Reb Beach 3rd.

[@search1708]

steve vai...im from malaysia

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Wow malaysia in the House, welcome great to have you, Yes Indeed Steve Vai Is without doubt a good Pick, One of the Kings of guitar for sure, thank you for viewing I appreciate it.

[@hiitsme9042]

No Whitesnake without Moody/Marsden - They gave it the kick it needed to get off the ground. Question - which one plays slide like Moody? Answer - none of them.

[@jurgencuypers8350]

Did you know also Warren de Martini used to play in WS?

[@jeale778]

Minute 16:46 What is the name of that guy? What is the name of the song?

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Yes indeed Sir that is Reb Beach a very young Reb Beach, and what he is playing is one of his original songs and a fantastic song at that, I Myself didn't recognize him at first, Hey great to hear from you thanks for viewing I certainly do appreciate it.

[@hauge-sol]

Coverdale couldn’t handle Sykes as the guitarhero and wanted two guitarplayers but Sykes said no, so he got fired.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

A Lot of truth to that in my opinion, Great to hear from you Sir, thank you for viewing I appreciate it.

[@ted_talks]

Vivian was better with Dio...

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I agree, he cared about what he was writing in those days .

[@jeffwagner2707]

Because Coverdale is a complete diva

[@PenitentExile]

Imagine pairing Sykes as lead guitarist with Reb Beach as rythm. That would be insane combo.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Agree.

[@Jimboishere11]

Total waste of Reb isn't it?

[@PenitentExile]

@@Jimboishere11 he really likes designing riffs

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@Jimboishere11 Don't understand why he is not featured way more to be honest .

[@Jimboishere11]

@theguitartemplepriest Reb and John are amazing. I guess my point was let them both solo! 🤣✌🏻

[@christervainio]

It's Joel Hoekstra and NOT John Sykes.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

In Whitesnake My personal favorite guitarist is indeed Joel Hoekstra However as for song writing I'd say Sykes, but yes I stand by Joel Hoekstra

[@jeffkadish973]

Doug Aldrich

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Yes Sir Jeff, great pic, I Have a new video if it uploads today.

[@mdm73100]

Vai Hoakstra Sykes As guitarist in that order Song writing John Sykes period .!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

as a song writer there is no doubt, thanks for viewing also I Appreciate it

[@bluematrix5001]

aldrich have the thicker tone, then Sykes! Hoekstra too

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Good description

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@Apocalypse2031 coordination that he has.

[@fuckwitt007]

John sykes blows them all out of the water . like the others for the bands they have been in reb especially in winger

[@tangerinerose3724]

All Sykes All the time . The rest are just facsimiles.

[@tangerinerose3724]

Censored again KZbin? What standard did I break? Oh, right, none. It's why I'm shadow censored.. I see my comment, but no one else does.. 🤔🤨

[@jurgencuypers8350]

Why do Americans call him Vandenburg? Learn how to write.

[@theguitartemplepriest]

Get lost Jack and get some class Pal

[@christervainio]

Adrian Vandenberg blows John Sykes away. Sykes doesn't stand a chance on the acoustic guitar. Adrian is a true master and fits Whitesnake the best.

[@philelson113]

Utter nonsense!

[@everts1698]

Ok with you Adrian Vandenberg , Adrian had the best complicity with DC, a perfect osmosis and over a longer period than Sykes for example. I put it at the top

[@SRVaughan1003]

I needed a laugh, unless you meant the most over-rated least qualified

[@christervainio]

@@SRVaughan1003 That's because you don't know music.

[@SRVaughan1003]

My ears, ( and general consensus) is that the worst solo on any whitesnake song is Vandenburg's on the 87 here i go again version. It ruins the song worse than the synths that drown the production. The 87 album sold more than slip of the tongue. No one other than you, mentions him for 'superstar stud gunslinger' because at best he is a poor man's Michael Schenker. Sykes is the talent that allowed Vandenburg to make a living playing songs written and performed by Sykes, to the point that 40 years later, Sykes' songs and those performed by him, are played note for note, even co-opting the Sykes sound. Better, player, better, songwriter, better singer, better performer... by any measurable criteria other than your taste better. So live in your deluded bubble, and do yourself a favor, listen to Schenker, not a wannabe@@christervainio

[@chrisvaughn6381]

None come Close to the Real Master Mr.Randy Rhoads a bunch of Catch up Brown Nosers Not Even Close LOL

[@theguitartemplepriest]

A Strong fan, thumbs up to you

[@andreaslechner-riedl]

sorry, but Sykes kicks Rhoads in the ass - in terms of playing, balls and songwriting!!!

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@andreaslechner-riedl Sykes is great but without Hendrix there would be no Rhoads Without Rhoads upping the Guitar World there would be no Sykes there is a huge year gap between all of them now like say Egor Paspalg he is just unread but years between, now as for a songwriter Yes Sir I Think he indeed is the best writer in multiple songs and I like his playing but for me i wouldn't compare say Hendrix to Stevie Ray or to Johnny Hilend Nor Andy James and certainly cant say compare Paspaj to Rhoads, Tina S to Billy Gibons,But yes indeed i respect your pick and his writing .

[@andreaslechner-riedl]

@@theguitartemplepriest don't know, if Rhoads influenced Sykes - i don't hear it in his playing. For me, Sykes is a complete other, higher level. No one of the other has the skills of Sykes. Rhoads playing is way more constructed. Aldrich isn't a very decent songwriter and Vai is the best, when he doesn't sing. So, overall, Sykes is my favourite in terms of playing, writing AND singing. Kotzen is a fantastic player and singer too but his songwriting isn't so strong. Stevie Salas and Nuno Bettencourt are also guys who are very fine overall. But you're right, it's not about comparing but simply enjoying all their great music. I just wanted to show my admiration for great Sykes who sadly seems to struggling for years now...

[@theguitartemplepriest]

@@andreaslechner-riedl Indeed it is sad Sykes is struggling But i think its more do to the times, people went to Grunge and Rap Though hard Rock is coming back to us, I Myself feel he is the best songwriter of the bunch in fact Whitsnake would not be famous without him in my personal opinion, he was treated wrongly, Rhoads well as a Professional Guitarist myself Rhoads definitely Influenced these guys, as Van Helen Influenced, I mean more in the way of (Guitar Technique) Randy when he came out was just unreal trust me, thanks to these heavyweights they Influenced the future players of today, check out Egor Paspalg just unreal, technically ! yet These new guys as great as thay are cant wright a song like Sykes nor Rhoads nor Van helen but I do respect the guitar gunslinger, well Im off to the Hard Rock Cafe right now so got to go, Great taking to you Sir

[@davidleedougherty6478]

My list goes 1 vivian 2 hoekstra/sykes 3 adrian 4 alrich 5beach But this is all based on my ear prefernces, says nothing of technical ability or talent, just what I like..i go in for the soulful stuff not necessarily the shredding

[@theguitartemplepriest]

List coming tonight in new video your #1 is There Vivian, Thank you Dave

[@giorgosstamatopoulos8115]

Sykes and Marsden man . By the way your wife looks Greek very Greek !!?? . Hug from Greece αδερφε !!!🏛🏛🏛🏖🏖🎸🎸

[@theguitartemplepriest]

I have a video of our return to the Fatherland Greece, check out the videos you'll find it. Yes indeed John Sykes is a great songwriter, I Have a new video coming in about a week, thanks for viewing Sir.