Whitesnake Concert History

Whitesnake is an English hard rock band, founded in 1978 by vocalist David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple) in North Yorkshire, UK. The current line-up of the band also include Joel Hoekstra (lead guitar), Reb Beach (rhythm guitar), Michael Devin (bass), Brian Ruedy (keyboards) and Tommy Aldridge (drums). While the group's membership has fluctuated, Coverdale remains the heart and soul of the band.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 11, 2016
Whitesnake / Whitford
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Hard Rock Live Northfield Park Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jun 10, 2016
Whitesnake

Whitesnake The Hits

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The Venue (Horseshoe Casino) Hammond, Indiana, United States
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Jun 08, 2016
Whitesnake / Brad Whitford / Derek St. Holmes
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Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jun 06, 2016
Whitesnake
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Majestic Theatre San Antonio, Texas, United States
Jun 05, 2016
Whitesnake / Whitfield Holmes
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Revention Music Center Houston, Texas, United States
Jun 03, 2016
Whitesnake
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The Bomb Factory Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 01, 2016
Whitesnake
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Riverwind Casino Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Mar 27, 2016
Whitesnake / Scopyons The Globe Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Feb 20, 2016
Whitesnake The Iron Road Pershore, UK
Jan 29, 2016
Whitesnake The Robin Bilston, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 19, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders

Def Leppard & Whitesnake

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Sheffield Arena Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 18, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders

World Tour

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OVO Arena Wembley London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 16, 2015
Whitesnake / Def Leppard / Black Star Riders
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Motorpoint Arena Cardiff Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Dec 15, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
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Manchester Arena Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 13, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
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Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 12, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / The Black Star Riders

Def Leppard

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Birmingham genting arena NEC Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 10, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
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OVO Hydro Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Dec 09, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
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Utilita Arena Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Dec 07, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
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Odyssey (sse Belfast) Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Dec 06, 2015
Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders / Oui953

Def Leppard: Welcome To The Edge Of Your Seat tour, Whitesnake: The Purple Tour and BSR: The Killer Instinct tour 2015

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3Arena Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
Dec 10, 2015
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
Dec 10, 2015
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
Dec 10, 2015
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
Dec 10, 2015
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Def Leppard / Whitesnake / Black Star Riders
Dec 10, 2015
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Foreigner / Whitesnake / Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
Jul 7, 2018
 Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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Sweden Rock Festival 2006 on Jun 8, 2006 [870-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2006
Jun 8 - 10, 2006
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008 on Jun 4, 2008 [958-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008 on Jun 4, 2008 [959-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008 on Jun 4, 2008 [960-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008 on Jun 4, 2008 [961-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Whitesnake on Feb 23, 1990 [024-small]

Whitesnake
Feb 23, 1990
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Mötley Crüe / Whitesnake on Aug 1, 1987 [041-small]

Mötley Crüe / Whitesnake
Aug 1, 1987
 Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
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Sweden Rock Festival 2011 on Jun 8, 2011 [377-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2011
Jun 8 - 11, 2011
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2011 on Jun 8, 2011 [378-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2011
Jun 8 - 11, 2011
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Hellfest 2022. Part 2. 23-26/7 on Jun 23, 2022 [917-small]

Hellfest 2022. Part 2. 23-26/7
Jun 23, 2022
 Clisson, Pays de la Loire, France
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Day on the Green / Jetboy / Mötley Crüe / Poison / Whitesnake on Oct 10, 1987 [657-small]

Day on the Green / Jetboy / Mötley Crüe / Poison / Whitesnake
Oct 10, 1987
 Oakland, California, United States
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Quiet Riot / Whitesnake / Armoured Saint on Nov 17, 1984 [884-small]

Quiet Riot / Whitesnake / Armoured Saint
Nov 17, 1984
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is Whitesnake?

In 1976, Deep Purple, an early heavy metal band, broke up. David Coverdale, the lead vocalist, went on to form Whitesnake in 1978 while other former Deep Purple members went on to form their own new bands and pursue solo projects.

What genre is Whitesnake?

When Whitesnake first formed, the band created a unique blues-rock sound. However, Whitesnake is more often known for their glam metal period which began with the release of their sixth album Slide It In in 1984. As the band’s influence spread from the UK to the US, Whitesnake began to more heavily embrace the glam metal sound and aesthetic until its eventual disbandment in 1990.

Who is the lead singer of Whitesnake?

David Coverdale is the founder and the lead singer of Whitesnake. He is the only member of the band to have remained with Whitesnake during every iteration of the band.

The bands Whitesnake and Rainbow were both splinter groups from what British rock band?

Both Whitesnake and Rainbow were formed from members of Deep Purple before its disbandment in 1976.

How old is David Coverdale of Whitesnake?

David Coverdale is invalid_date years old. He was born on September 22, 1951.

When did Whitesnake's debut album come out?

Whitesnake's debut album Trouble was released in October of 1978.

Why did Whitesnake break up?

Whitesnake has broken up and reunited several times. The first break up occurred in 1990 when founder David Coverdale formally disbanded the group, claiming that he had become exhausted from the last 12 years of recording, performing, and touring. He encouraged other members of Whitesnake to pursue other opportunities.

In 1994, after the commercial success of Whitesnake’s Greatest Hits, the band reunited for a Greatest Hits tour. At the end of the tour, the band was dropped from the record label EMI, but Coverdale was retained.

Though the band never technically got back together during this period, Restless Hearts, which Coverdale created as a solo project, was released by EMI under the band name David Coverdale and Whitesnake. Subsequently, a Whitesnake farewell tour was announced. When the tour ended, the band again disbanded.

The band next got back together in 2003 and toured with the Scorpions before joining the Rock Never Stops Tour. Since then the band has continued touring and released several albums.

What kind of car is in the Whitesnake music video for "Here I Go Again?"

A white Jaguar owned by David Coverdale appears in the music video for the song "Here I Go Again."

Who is the model in the Whitesnake music video for "Here I Go Again?"

Professional model and actress Julia Ellen Kitaean, also called “Tawny Kitaen,” appeared in the Whitesnake music video for the song “Here I Go Again” and several others including “Still of the Night” and “Is This Love.” Between 1989 and 1991, she was married to lead singer and founder of Whitesnake David Coverdale.

How many concerts has Whitesnake had?

Whitesnake has had 1,248 concerts.

What genre is Whitesnake?

Whitesnake is most often considered to be Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, British, Blues, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Glam Metal, British Blues, Acoustic Rock, Glam, and Hair Metal.

When was the last Whitesnake concert?

The last Whitesnake concert was on April 15, 2023 at Cactus Theater in Lubbock, TX, US. The bands that performed were: Def Leppard / Whitesnake.

What setlist does Whitesnake play live?

The songs that Whitesnake performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the June 23, 2022 concert at Hellfest in Clisson, Pays de la Loire, France:

  1. My Generation
  2. Bad Boys
  3. Slide It In
  4. Love Ain't No Stranger
  5. Slow an' Easy
  6. Fool for Your Loving
  7. Guitar and Keyboard Solos
  8. Crying in the Rain
  9. Drum Solo
  10. Is This Love
  11. Give Me All Your Love
  12. Here I Go Again
  13. Still of the Night
  14. We Wish You Well

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