Whitesnake's David Coverdale Retires
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'80s Rock Legend Announces He's Done With Music
In the 1980s, David Coverdale and Whitesnake were among the most popular hair bands and singers, known for their music videos as well as their songs. Now, Coverdale has announced that he is leaving music for good. Whitesnake's most memorable song is Here I Go Again. Coverdale was also the frontman for the band Deep Purple.
Whitesnake’s line-up changed often, but the presence of guitarists Micky Moody and Bernie Marsden, plus former Purple men keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice (later replaced by Cozy Powell) meant Whitesnake always sold tickets. Their albums, though, were slower to shift, especially in the US.
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