Whitesnake are an English hard rock band, founded in 1978 by vocalist David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple) in North Yorkshire, UK. The current line-up of the band also include Joel Hoekstra (lead guitar), Reb Beach (rhythm guitar), Michael Devin (bass), Brian Ruedy (keyboards) and Tommy Aldridge (drums). While the group's membership has fluctuated, Coverdale remains the heart and soul of the band.
In their early years, Whitesnake played in a hard-edged blues rock and heavy metal influenced style. By the mid-80s, the band had moved towards a more commercially friendly arena rock and pop metal ethos, garnering them major hits such as "Love Ain't No Stranger", "Now You're Gone", "Slide It In", "Still of the Night", and the iconic tune "Here I Go Again" (arguably their 'signature song'). They were named the 85th greatest hard rock band of all time by VH1.
Members
David Coverdalelead vocals, original
Reb Beachelectric guitar
Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
Joel Hoekstraelectric guitar
Michele Luppikeyboard
Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
Jon Lordkeyboard
Micky Moodyelectric guitar
Bernie Marsdenelectric guitar
Ian Paicedrums (drum set)
John Sykeselectric guitar
Marco Mendozabass guitar
Cozy Powelldrums (drum set)
Steve Vaielectric guitar
Brian Tichydrums (drum set)
Vivian Campbellelectric guitar
Warren DeMartinielectric guitar
Aynsley Dunbardrums (drum set)Fans
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