On January 20, 2025, John James Sykes died aged 65, He was musician (guitar) and singer, recorded with Rick Wakeman, Tony Ashton, Phil Lynott, Derek Sherinian, Hughes Turner, Streetfighter and Def Leppard, but was best known as leader of the band Blue Murder, and member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. As leader, Sykes released five albums.
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Blue Murder: Same
On April 25, 1989, “Geffen” label released the self-titled, debut Blue Murder album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “Little Mountain Sound Studios” in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was produced by Bob Rock.
Personnel:
- John Sykes– lead vocals, guitars
- Nik Green – keyboards
- Tony Franklin- bass, backing vocals
- Carmine Appice- drums, backing vocals
- John Webster- additional keyboard programming
- Mike Fraser- engineer, mixing
- Chris Taylor, Ken Lomis – engineer assistant
- Greg Fulginiti, John Golden – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by John Sykes, except where noted.
- Riot
- Sex Child
- Valley of the Kings – John Sykes, Tony Martin
- Jelly Roll
- Blue Murder – Carmine Appice, John Sykes, Tony Franklin
- Out of Love
- Billy
- Ptolemy
- Black-Hearted Woman – Carmine Appice, Tony Franklin, John Sykes
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