Artists similar to
John Sykes
In short
The artists most similar to John Sykes are Phil Lynott, Rainbow, Tesla, Dio and Queensrÿche, from the same hard rock and rock circle.
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Which artists are similar to John Sykes?
The artists most similar to John Sykes are Phil Lynott, Rainbow, Tesla, Dio and Queensrÿche, from the same hard rock and rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Sykes?
With Digs you create a "Like John Sykes" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is John Sykes?
John Sykes is usually associated with hard rock and rock (artist · GB · born 1959), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.