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- Chiming perfectly with the glamour and bombast that seemed to be universally popular during the 80s, Whitesnake’s music and endearingly unsubtle visual approach led to sales for 1987 of over eight million copies in the US alone. Despite his plans to head onwards and upwards, David was in no way prepared for such a phenomenal level of success.
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Jan 21, 2024 · David Coverdale onstage in 1978 (Image credit: Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images) “Believe it or not, it wasn’t really my intention for the early Whitesnake to follow that kind of musical direction,” Coverdale says, speaking to Classic Rock in 2005.
As Coverdale dialed in with Metal Edge, it was immediately clear that the now 71-year-old icon's infectious effervescence and palatable charisma would lend themselves to an intriguing chat. To that end, Coverdale dug into the origins of one of Whitesnake's more intriguing records.
Nov 11, 2021 · Whitesnake’s prospects didn’t look much rosier, with tensions rising to the point that within a year Coverdale would sack all his bandmates. Worst of all, he was fast approaching 30, surely...
May 12, 2021 · And although Whitesnake’s career-making album, 1987, had been in the can for two years, its real story was the story of David and Tawny, a serendipitous union of image and substance that completed a dramatic reinvention for both Coverdale and Whitesnake alike.
Mar 13, 2019 · Over the course of several albums, Whitesnake — led by singer David Coverdale — had become one of the leading hard rock bands in Europe… but widespread commercial success eluded them ...
Sep 19, 2017 · David Coverdale Says ‘I Thought I Was Done’ Before Whitesnake’s Breakthrough: Exclusive Interview. Matt Wardlaw Published: September 19, 2017. At first glance, it’s the incredible...
Oct 17, 2022 · Here’s how it works. Features. Classic Rock. How David Coverdale Americanised Whitesnake and sold 8 million albums. By Dom Lawson. ( Classic Rock ) published 17 October 2022. David Coverdale explains how Whitesnake were transformed from a successful blues-rock band into an MTV-friendly commercial juggernaut.
