Whitesnake Rocker Davide Coverdale Announces Retirement

Whitesnake Frontman David Coverdale announced his retirement Thursday in a video message send-off.

The famous 74-year-old rocker said goodbye to his fans after decades in the entertainment industry.

“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the Snake, a special announcement for you,” Coverdale said.

“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.”

The English singer continued, “And as you can see, we’ve taken care of the lion’s wig … but it’s time for me to call it a day.”

He addressed his loyal followers and team members by saying, “I love you dearly. I thank everyone who’s assisted and supported me on this incredible journey — all the musicians, the crew, the fans, the family. It’s amazing. But it really is time for me to just enjoy my retirement, and I hope you can appreciate that.”

Coverdale, one of the founders of the multiplatinum hard rock band in 1978, also co-wrote most of their songs, Deadline reported. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame back in 2016.

Some of Whitesnake’s biggest hits include “Slide It In,” “Is This Love,” “Still of the Night,” “Crying in the Rain,” “Slow an’ Easy,” “Love Ain’t No Stranger” and the hit single that shot them to superstardom, “Here I Go Again.”

LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 04: Singer David Coverdale of Whitesnake performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as the band tours in support of “The Purple Album” on June 4, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

(MANDATORY CREDIT Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images) Whitesnake, Super Rock 84 photo shoot in Nagoya, Japan, August 1984. (L-R) Neil Murray (bass), John Sykes (guitar), David Coverdale (vocals), Cozy Powell (drums). (Photo by Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images)

Coverdale continued to tour the world with the band right up until the summer of 2025. (RELATED: Ray Stevens Announces Gradual Retirement After Facing Health Issues)

Fans flooded the comment section with love and admiration, thanking the star for his incredible contributions to the world of music and wishing him well in his retirement.