WHITESNAKE BAND PAGE
 WHITESNAKE
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CURRENT NAME
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Whitesnake |
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FORMER NAMES
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- |
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ORIGIN
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom |
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STATUS
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Active |
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FORMED IN
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1978 |
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LABEL
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Steamhammer Records |
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GENRE
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Hard rock |
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STYLE
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- |
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LYRICAL THEME
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- |
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BAND ADDED
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2005-05-13, 00:00 |
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LAST UPDATE
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2008-07-25, 11:24 |
Whitesnake was formed by the vocalist David Coverdale in January 1978. Previously he had recorded two solo albums, one of them entitled "White Snake". Joining Coverdale were well known musicians Micky Moody, Bernie Marsden, Brian Johnston, Neil Murray and drummer Dave Dowle. The band had their big international breakthrough with their album "Ready an' Willing" in 1980. In 1982 the line-up changed completely with only Coverdale and Lord remaining. In 1990 the band was put on ice for a while.
In 1994 Coverdale, Vandenberg and Sarzo reformed Whitesnake together with three new members, resulting in a short tour. New line-up changes followed until 1999 when Coverdale fired all his musicians, starting his solo career once again. In 2002 it was time again for a new Whitesnake to reform.
