Blue Murder is the debut album by English hard rock band Blue Murder, released on 24 April 1989 by Geffen Records. ... drawing upon what he had learned working with David Coverdale and Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. [7] The band was named Blue Murder at Tony Franklin's suggestion, after the British idiom "scream blue murder". [18]

Jan 22, 2025 · In 2014 Classic Rock spoke with John Sykes, the former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist, about Blue Murder, the band he formed after parting ways with David Coverdale in 1986. Much loved, they influenced a generation of later musicians, including Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy.

Jan 22, 2025 · Whitesnake was everywhere, and the then 35 year old David Coverdale quickly became a sex symbol overnight, gracing the walls of teenage girls from coast to coast. Joining him for this victory lap was an all-star band of Vivian Campbell (guitars), Adrian Vandenberg (guitars), Rudy Sarzo (bass), and Tommy Aldridge (drums).

Jan 21, 2025 · John Sykes, the world-renowned guitarist, best known for his work with the likes of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away at the age of 65 on January 21, 2025. After he died, a post on his social media celebrated …

Jan 21, 2025 · David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) and Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE) are among ...

Blue Murder were an English hard rock band led by guitarist-vocalist John Sykes.The group was formed in 1987 following Sykes's dismissal from Whitesnake.The initial line-up was rounded out by bassist Tony Franklin and drummer Carmine Appice.In its nascent stage, vocalist Ray Gillen and drummer Cozy Powell were attached to the project. In 1989, Blue Murder released their self-titled debut album ...

Oct 11, 2024 · But creative tensions with Whitesnake’s leader, David Coverdale, led to Sykes’ unceremonious departure just as the band was at the peak of its commercial success. Undeterred, Sykes began writing material for what would eventually become Blue Murder, determined to put together a powerhouse group that could rival his previous success.

May 15, 2023 · Coverdale replaced Sykes with Vivian Campbell and Adrian Vandenberg for the Whitesnake supporting tour, and Steve Vai later replaced Campbell for 1989's Slip of the Tongue. Sykes, meanwhile,...

Jan 21, 2025 · Messages paying tribute to Sykes poured in from across the rock world. In an Instagram post Monday, David Coverdale, lead singer and founder of Whitesnake, posted several photos of himself and ...

Apr 10, 2023 · This is pure cock rock probable influenced by his time with his former friend David Coverdale. And this was the 80’s and that is what most bands talked about. Musically, I hear Coverdale in some of those vocal stylings he does.