Whitesnake’s David Coverdale, ’80s rock icon, calls it a career
David Coverdale is hanging up the skintight jeans.
The Whitesnake star announced his retirement in a YouTube video.
“Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the ‘Snake, a special announcement for you,” he said. “After 50 years-plus of an incredible journey with you, with Deep Purple, with Whitesnake, Jimmy Page, the last few years have been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up m rock and roll platform shoes and my skintight jeans. And as you can see, we’ve taken care of the lion’s wig. But it’s time for me to call it a day.
“I love you dearly. I thank everyone who’s assisted and supported me on this incredible journey — all the musicians, the crew, the fans, the family. It’s amazing, but it really is time for me to just enjoy my retirement. And I hope you can appreciate that.
“Once again, I love you with all my heart. Fare thee well.”
The announcement came with a montage video of Coverdale’s career, set to the Whitesnake song “Fare Thee Well.”
Coverdale is best known as the frontman of Whitesnake, which formed in London in 1978. In the ’80s, the band reached new heights with songs like “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love.”
Coverdale was also the singer of Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976.
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