Schenectady native and MTV co-founder to take helm of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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A look back at the life of John Sykes, a Schenectady native and co-founder of MTV who is set to take the helm of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
John Sykes' senior portrait from the Linton High School 1973 yearbook. Photo provided
John Sykes (featured in the front row on the left) poses with other students involved in Linton High School's student newspaper in 1973. Photo provided
A candid shot of John Sykes included in the 1973 Linton High School yearbook. Photo provided
First segment to be aired on MTV in 1981. Photo provided
John Sykes (on left) talks with Andy Warhol. Photo provided
From left: Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger and John Sykes. Photo provided
From left: Judy McGrath, John Sykes and Rolling Stones. Photo provided
From left: Sean Penn, Martin Scorsese, John Sykes, Robert DeNiro. Photo provided
From left: Bruce Springsteen and John Sykes. Photo provided
From left: Chance the Rapper and John Sykes. Photo provided
John Sykes poses with Taylor Swift. Photo provided
John Sykes in 2019. Photo provided/Katherine Tyler for iHeartRadio
