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Whitesnake

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Aliases
David Coverdale's Whitesnake
David Coverdale & Whitesnake
Country
United Kingdom
Comments
Originally a UK blues-rock band evolving from the band that had backed its vocalist David Coverdale in his solo period following the break-up of Deep Purple, its first era was 1978 to 1984. A significant change of sound and direction in 1985 led to huge commercial success for Coverdale with his subsequent USA-based band including successions of international players.
Members
Bernie Marsden Guitar (1978-1982)
David Coverdale Vocals, percussion, piano
Adrian Vandenberg Guitar (1987-1991, 1994, 1997)
Brian Tichy Drums (2010-...)
Colin Hodgkinson Bass (1982-1984)
Cozy Powell Drums (1982-1985)
Doug Aldrich Guitar (2002-...)
Ian Paice Drums (1979-1982)
John Sykes Guitar (1984-1987)
Jon Lord Keyboards (1978-1984)
Marco Mendoza Bass (2002-2005)
Mel Galley Guitar (1982-1984)
Micky Moody Guitar (1978-1983)
Neil Murray Bass (1978-1982, 1984-1986)
Reb Beach Guitar (2002-...)
Rudy Sarzo Bass (1987-1991, 1994)
Steve Vai Guitar (1989-1991)
Tommy Aldridge Drums (1987-1991, 2002-2007)
Vivian Campbell Guitar (1987-1988)
Warren DeMartini Guitar (1994), touring only.
Peter Solley Keyboards (1978)
Joel Hoekstra Guitar (2014-...)
Related
The Company of Snakes
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Originals

Title Performer Release date Covered by
May 31, 1980 (2 artists)
March 23, 1987 (2 artists)
2008 Noise Disorder [1]
April 1981 Backdraft
March 23, 1987 Skyscreamers
June 1978 (2 artists)
November 15, 1982 (6 artists)
April 1981 (5 artists)
May 31, 1980 (15 artists)
March 23, 1987 (3 artists)
August 13, 1983 (3 artists)
October 22, 1982 (68 artists)
April 1981 M3
March 23, 1987 (34 artists)
1989 (3 artists)
April 1981 M3
March 23, 1987 (3 artists)
January 30, 1984 (5 artists)
1979 The Company of Snakes
May 31, 1980 Big Fat Snake
March 25, 2011 Piano Tribute Players
1989 Piano Tribute Players
September 1978 Chris Catena featuring James Christian and Doug Bossi
May 31, 1980 (3 artists)
November 27, 2006 React
November 15, 1982 (2 artists)
1989 (2 artists)
January 30, 1984 (5 artists)
January 30, 1984 (7 artists)
March 23, 1987 (13 artists)
Sampled by Joe Bonamassa
March 23, 1987 Charlie Bonnet III
May 31, 1980 (4 artists)
1989 (5 artists)
October 1978 The Moody Marsden Band
April 1981 The Moody Marsden Band
1997 Ena
October 1978 (4 artists)
November 15, 1982 Miss Willis
1979 (6 artists)
We Wish You Well Whitesnake 1979 Unverified
April 1981 (4 artists)
April 1981 The Company of Snakes
November 15, 1982 Electric Earth
March 23, 1987 Vena Cava

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