David Coverdale has announced his retirement. The singer, who hasn't performed live since the abandonment of Whitesnake's The Farewell Tour MMXXII after a show at France's Hellfest in 2022, made the announcement in a video shared on Instagram.
"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the Snake, a special announcement for you," says Coverdale. "After 50 years-plus of an incredible journey with you – with Deep Purple, with Whitesnake, Jimmy Page – the last few years it has been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up my rock'n'roll platform shoes and my skintight jeans.
