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Blue Murder

Musical Group

Forfans of classic hard rock, whitesnake devotees, guitar solo hunters, and collectors of late-80s/early-90s british rock.
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The Profile

Blue Murder is a British hard rock band formed in 1988 by guitarist/vocalist John Sykes after his tenure in Whitesnake, initially featuring Tony Franklin (bass) and Carmine Appice (drums). They released the acclaimed self-titled debut in 1989 and the follow-up Nothin’ But Trouble in 1993, noted for virtuosic guitars and melodic heft.

Formed by John Sykes (ex-Whitesnake) with Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice; debuted with Blue Murder (1989) and followed with Nothin’ But Trouble (1993). Music centers on high-class hard rock with strong guitar work and Sykes handling lead vocals.

Two enthusiastic reviews hail Blue Murder’s 1989 debut as a hard rock gem and praise 1993’s Nothin’ But Trouble for its melodic polish. Harem 78 highlights Sykes’s guitar prowess and surprisingly strong vocals, the elite rhythm sections, and standout tracks like Valley Of The Kings and We All Fall Down. The sophomore album’s versatility—covering Itchycoo Park and acoustic closers—earns strong endorsement.

Notable Quotes

❝ The fact is, the album is a small hard rock gem where John Sykes truly works his guitar and... behold, he even sings, and not too badly either, in fact, he adds a bit of character (we're still talking about a guitarist, not a Robert Plant mimic!).

❝ It's an excellent hard rock album, very versatile and heterogeneous, not a masterpiece like the debut, but it definitely deserves a listen and even a deep one.

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