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Story of Whitesnake
From the ashes of Deep Purple, in 1978 London, rose Whitesnake. Initially formed as David Coverdales backing band, it quickly transcended its origins, becoming a formidable force in its own right. Coverdale remains the sole constant member throughout the band
s storied history.
The bands early years saw the release of the *Snakebite* EP and albums *Trouble* and *Lovehunter*, which yielded live favorites like "Ain
t No Love in the Heart of the City" and "Walking in the Shadow of the Blues." Whitesnake swiftly conquered the UK, European, and Japanese markets, with albums like Ready an Willing*, *Live... in the Heart of the City*, *Come an
Get It, and Saints & Sinners all hitting the UK top ten.
By the mid-80s, Coverdale set his sights on America, where Whitesnake remained relatively unknown. A deal with Geffen Records changed everything. Slide It In (1984), featuring the MTV-fueled hits "Love Aint No Stranger" and "Slow an
Easy," significantly broadened their appeal. But their seismic breakthrough came with the self-titled 1987 album, a multi-platinum behemoth selling over eight million copies in the US alone, propelled by hits like "Here I Go Again," "Is This Love," and "Still of the Night." This era also saw the band embrace a more contemporary, Los Angeles glam metal aesthetic.
Following 1989`s Slip of the Tongue, Coverdale took a hiatus from the music industry, leaving a legacy of hard rock anthems and a place in rock history cemented by their massive global success.