Hard to believe it’s been thirty years ago today that Whitesnake 1987 was released in the United States. In it’s honor, below is a reposting of an interview given when the 20th anniversary limited edition release went on sale.  See below. Also notably, David Coverdale was inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame 1Continue Reading →

In the early Summer of 1973… I successfully auditioned for the position as singer with one of the most popular rock bands in the world at that time… Deep Purple… Ahh… ‘t’was the stuff of dreams, I tell ya… or, at least, a publicity agent’s dreams… A true ‘rags to riches’ story… I had goneContinue Reading →

It’s quite remarkable how ideas change once you start jamming and routining the song ideas… certainly with such creative and powerful players as Jon Lord, Ian Paice and Glenn Hughes… I could sense, even then, that they all deferred to Ritchie… and most definitely didn’t want to piss him off… but, still, it was quiteContinue Reading →

1.) Congratulations on the Global success of “Good To Be Bad”. It must have been a great feeling to see and hear the way in which the new songs from the album has been embraced at shows all over the World? DC… Thank you… yes… it was most heartwarming to feel the album & theContinue Reading →

Doug Aldrich (DA) – Reb Beach (RB) – David Coverdale (DC) – Michael Devin (MD) – Briian Tichy (BT) Q… Best wishes on the forthcoming release of Whitesnake’s Eleventh Studio Album, ‘FOREVERMORE’ What was the inspiration behind the title? DC… Thank you… yes… the eleventh… Amazing journey… ‘Forevermore’ is about Eternity… A love that lastsContinue Reading →

Yes… we admit it took us sometime… but, like most things here at WS.com… it was worth the wait… (modest, ain’t we?)… After we begged, groveled, teased, pleaded, head-butted & bitch-slapped the former WS guitarist… he reluctantly agreed to allow us entry into Castle Clog, a dark, paint-splattered dwelling, nestled in the heartland of theContinue Reading →

“I’m looking forward to rocking the believers and converting the non-believers in the church of Whitesnake. Come to church, fellow ‘Snakers, it’s good for your soul! ” 1. Welcome to Whitesnake, Michael! Your name will probably not be familiar to most Whitesnake fans. Please tell us a little more about yourself. MD… Thank you! It’sContinue Reading →

David, it’s been 13 years since you toured the US and 6 years since you toured Europe. How did it feel to take to the stage again after such a long absence? Interestingly, I didn’t feel my usual nerves… It felt appropriate that I was doing this… I felt very confident with the musicians IContinue Reading →

David talks about the current tour… and other things. 1. How is your shoulder? -Much, much better… It’s the knees I’m dealing with now!!!… Ha Ha!!! 2. I have to say that surely some new material would help make this chapter even more exciting & intense, don’t you agree? I’d love to hear a newContinue Reading →

1.) So how do you feel now after the European Tour 2004? DC… You mean the ‘Gluttons For Punishment Tour’???… The tour that never ends!!!… Ha Ha!!!… I am very, very tired… but, also extremely grateful & happy that it was as successful as it was on so many levels… Well done, you Snakes!!!… AndContinue Reading →