The Canadian virtuoso, known for his solo on “Chest Fever,” gave the group a “sound twice as big” and his mates music lessons ...

Although it’s not always guaranteed, a band’s greatest work usually comes during the first half of their career. (For ...

Sykes co-wrote "Is This Love," one of Whitesnake's biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and more songs on the band's ...

John Sykes, the British hard rock guitarist best known for his time in Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has passed away. Sykes’ ...

Following the death of former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake star John Sykes on 20 January, his former bandmate and fellow guitarist Scott Gorham has hailed Sykes as "a great musician". Gorham and Sykes ...

Jonathan Demme's 1984 concert film 'Stop Making Sense', capturing Talking Heads' 1983 tour, feels like the band's defining ...

In part one of our rundown of forgotten 1980s albums, we looked at the decade’s early years. Today, we move into the middle – from 1983 to 1985. It was a time of extraordinary eclecticism ...

Here is the best progressive rock/metal album of each year since 1983. Given its penchant for bizarre concepts, vast track lengths and intimidatingly complex musicianship, it’s little wonder why ...

As 1983 began, the label prepared its campaign for the album’s second single, the more “urban” sounding “Billie Jean.” With the table already set, pop radio immediately started to play ...

Ronald Reagan was president. The Nintendo Entertainment System was released in the U.S., along with the Sony Walkman. The ...

For the first time in more than 40 years, The Beatles are nominated for a Brit Award thanks to 'Now and Then' featuring in the 'Song of the Year' category.

The six-piece last released their second mini-album ‘IVE Switch’ in April 2024 ... Mr. Lawrence’ from the 1983 film of the same name.