David Coverdale (born 22 September 1951) is a retired English singer and songwriter best known as the founder and lead singer of the hard rock band Whitesnake. Coverdale was the lead singer of Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976. He founded Whitesnake in 1978. Whitesnake gained significant popularity in the UK, Europe, and Asia. In 1987, the band released the Whitesnake album. Featuring the hit singles “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love”, the album went multi‑platinum and made the band popular in North America. During Whitesnake’s first hiatus from 1990 to 1993, Coverdale collaborated with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page on the album Coverdale–Page, which went platinum. Coverdale has also released three solo albums. Coverdale is known for his powerful, blues‑tinged voice. In 2016, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple. He retired and disbanded Whitesnake in 2025. Coverdale was born on 22 September 1951 in Saltburn‑by‑the‑Sea, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, the son of Thomas Joseph Coverdale and Winnifred May (Roberts) Coverdale. According to Coverdale, his maternal side and mother “were the singers,” while his paternal side “were the painters, the sketchers, the artists.” He was introduced to music at his maternal grandmother’s home and at school. At an early age he began learning guitar and piano, although drawing was his primary form of expression. See for more.
Too Many Tears
Don’t You Cry
Slave [Into the Light]
Don’t fade away
Say You Love Me
Give Me Kindness
Love Is Blind
The Last Note of Freedom
Blindman
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