Golden Robot Records is proud to announce the official release of My Guitar, a powerful and deeply personal single from the late John Sykes, available now on all major streaming platforms.
My Guitar was refined and recorded during the sessions John worked on after signing with Golden Robot Records and forms part of the creative body of work he was actively developing at the time that he presented to the label. The track captures the unmistakable spirit, tone, and fire that defined Sykes as one of the most influential guitarists of his generation – raw, melodic, and emotionally charged.
In light of recent speculation surrounding this release, Golden Robot Records wishes to assure fans that this music is being released with the utmost respect, care, and affection for John. The release of My Guitar is lawfully permitted under John’s recording agreement, and reflects the shared intention, held while he was with us, to complete and present this material properly. This is not a retrospective reconstruction, but a continuation of work that John himself worked on with us.
Serving as the first glimpse into a four-track EP, My Guitar offers fans an intimate connection to John’s creative voice in its purest form. The EP, worked on during his time with Golden Robot Records, will be respectfully released later in 2026, with a clear focus on preserving the integrity of his original vision and honoring his legacy. Stream here or listen below.
Best known for his iconic work with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Blue Murder, and his celebrated solo career, John Sykes left an indelible mark on hard rock and heavy music worldwide. My Guitar stands as both a tribute and a testament – an artist speaking directly through his instrument one final time.
For Golden Robot Records, this release is about honoring John, completing what we started together, and sharing his music with the fans who loved him. It is wrapped in respect, gratitude, and deep admiration for an extraordinary musician.
My Guitar is available to stream now on all major streaming platforms via Golden Robot Records.
For fans old and new, this is more than a song – it is a moment, a memory, and a final salute to a true guitar legend.
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The song is really good!
I hope this is the catalyst for the family to put something together and go shopping for a label.
That is, unless it doesn’t go against John’s wishes.
I will have to say that some parts of the first verse are very similar to the Michael Monroe song “TNT Diet”. I know its probably 100% coincidence but I just had to mention it.
I really like the piano in this song too. John wasn’t afraid to experiment a little. I have heard nothing but really nice things about him from people who knew him well. We all miss him dearly
Hi Jeff,
Like most things Sykes did, of course it’s good/great. However, I am torn, while I miss him, and this gave me something to smile about, I feel for his family.
I am sure they do not approve of this in any way, and I have a feeling, Sykes, God rest his beautiful soul (I still cannot believe he is no longer here) would also NOT approve in any way, with this being released, without his consent, whether it is contractually legal or not. It becomes a question of ethics and respect for his legacy and for his loved ones.
Damn! This song is ripping! That solo just made my Saturday night. He’s always had a killer sound, and was a much better singer than many realize imo. I wonder who else played on this track.
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John plays ALL the guitars and Im guessing Tony Franklin on bass who was working on these tracks. I’m not sure who the drummer is. I think it’s a ripping track. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the family to put an album together. The lions share of the royalties off everything Sykes-related should go towards the surviving family members
Don’t quote me, I am going on my “brain archives,” which have cobwebs, but I believe the drummer was young, African American gentleman, whose name I forgot.