David Coverdale, Whitesnake Vocalist And Former Deep Purple Frontman, Announces Retirement

David Coverdale, Whitesnake frontman and former Deep Purple vocalist, has officially announced his retirement after a more than 50-year career. In a heartfelt Instagram video shared on Thursday (November 13), Coverdale explained that recent years have made it clear it's time to "hang up my rock 'n' roll platform shoes and my skintight jeans," with the singer thanking fans, musicians, and crew for their continuous support.  The 74-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer rose to fame with Whitesnake's 1987 hits like "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love," after leading Deep Purple through the mid-70s, eventually collaborating with legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for a short-lived project in 1993. Whitesnake continued touring and recording into the 2010s, with their final album, Flesh & Blood, released in 2019, followed by a final show in 2022, though the singer's health issues curtailed a longer farewell tour. With Coverdale's retirement official, former band members now perform as Whitesnake Experience, providing fans a glimpse of the band's legacy.