The news was confirmed in astatementon Skyes official Facebook page.
He certainly marched to the beat of his own drum and always pulled for the underdog.
He released four solo LPs and a live solo album.
Sykes of Thin Lizzy performs on the ‘Thunder and Lightning’ tour in 1983.Pete Still/Redferns
He appeared on three of Tygers of Pan Tangs albums and departed in 1982.
It was an honor and a privilege.
In fact, its still an honor and privilege now to sing those songs that Phil wrote.
I was young and what I lived for was being involved in Rock n Roll.
2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sykes continued to perform with this edition of Thin Lizzy until 2009.
