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Whitesnake's official web site has been updated with a brand new interview with the band's frontman, David Coverdale. Selections from the interview follow below:

Q: Will Whitesnake tour during 2010?

DC: It is unlikely that Whitesnake will tour in 2010, as we have committed to writing and recording a new studio album & delighted to report we are working with an enthusiastic, highly respected record company, whom at this time I am reluctant to name, until they wish to make their own announcement.

Q: The album will feature all new, fresh material...

DC: We are off to a very good start, with the new songs taking very positive shape. At this time it feels like a solid, natural follow up to 'Good To Be Bad' but, taking it to the next level. Soulful, bluesy, melodic power rock with a couple of underwear moistening, tear jerkers thrown in for good measure. I'm personally feel we are off to a very strong & positive start. At this time the plan is to resume touring in Spring 2011, to coincide with the release of the new studio album. The tour will be a World Tour, yes, that includes YOUR country, boys & girls. We also are planning to mix several other Whitesnake related projects this year that have been consistently requested by our supporters. So, fingers crossed, it will be a very, very busy, creative & productive time thro' 2010.

Q: You were forced to cancel some shows at the end of the last tour, due to a problem with your Throat. Is everything OK, now?

DC: My health and my voice have never been better, thank you. I am pleased with how I'm sounding on the demos of the new songs. Very secure. Good tone. Very powerful. N worries, baby. None whatsoever. I am so disappointed that I had to cancel the show and the US tour, but, these things happen. Fortunately, it doesn't happen a lot to me and the problem I had is not something that is ongoing. It was a one time problem. Some kind of blister on one of my vocal cords and it hurt..The cure was simple, rest. I would have been able to tour again, had their been an opportunity, 6 weeks later. The human voice is a very fragile instrument, no matter how well you take care of it and I assure you, I invest in every vocal protocol you can possibly imagine, ask any of my throat specialists., it was just one of those things.

Q: Do Whitesnake plan to play any Acoustic/Unplugged shows?

DC: I certainly hope so.The only question would be 'when,' to which I have no immediate response at this time. We've been 'testing the waters' on recent tours, playing a little acoustic break in the middle of our usual balls to the wall rock show, & we've been very pleased with the result. I feel it brings another level of intimacy to our relationship with the audience. There were times you could hear a pin drop with 10,000 people out there. Pretty magical moments. So, yes, I believe there will be purely acoustic shows, in more intimate environments, but, when is another matter entirely...I do believe it will be a part of the future, without a doubt.

Q: Which musicians have you most enjoyed working with and would you consider working with any of them again?

DC: I rarely look back, to be honest. For some reason I even have trouble reversing in my car.. So going 'back' is obviously not something I like to do. I seem to be a more of a 'present & forward looking 'chap..tho', I must say I have been blessed and honored to have worked with so many amazing people and musicians. As I have said before, they all, each and every one, brought something to the Whitesnake party. As far as going back, I'm not so sure, as I feel we should probably have fulfilled all we had to do together at the time. I can only think of one exception right now, drummer Tommy Aldridge. When I was putting a new chapter of the band together at the end of 2002, I was actually looking for a 'TA' style of drummer. When Marco Mendoza, my bass player at the time, told me that Tommy was up for the gig, I called him and we agreed to give it a shot. I was happy to reconnect and work together with him, as he had worked a lot with Marco in other bands, so, they had a immediate good fit as a tight and powerful rhythm section. It was a solid start for a new band. Also, my dear friend Adrian Vandenberg was a consideration, but, could not be part of the new line up, as he was still suffering from a compromising injury, but, thankfully, we maintain a very solid friendship. I am thrilled to be working with the current line up of the band. Very cool people & inspiring musicians to work with, so, there really is no need for me to look back. It's an honor that people hold certain members, former or current, so close to their hearts. It shows we did something good together that was precious and special. But, I have to be trusted to play, or write with whom I want and not be dictated to by business or outside emotions..I have always done my best not to let the concept of Whitesnake, or the people who support the band, down. I have nothing but positive feelings for people like Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore for the inspiration and motivation I received from working together with musicians of their incredible talent. But, as I have said repeatedly, please, please know that all the players, including the guys I worked with in local bands from the very beginning, helped, assisted and encouraged me as a singer and performer. I hold them all in a special place in my heart. God Bless 'em.

Q: Any plans for another Coverdale/Page release?

DC: No, not at this time. EMI have recently been making overtures to me about putting a 'special edition' together after they heard there were several unreleased tracks. But, time and resource is the problem. We've been archiving lots of tapes, cassettes & videos at home recently and we have discovered a ton of the demos Jimmy and I made which could be very interesting for some people to hear. We also filmed a lot of our writing & recording sessions. So, I feel we could put a terrific 'special' together that would be a treat to have. But, in reality, JP & I have never discussed re-issuing, or making another CP album. There is always the possibility of something happening. I just can't see it in the forseeable future as I am busy with 'all things Whitesnake.' Personally, I am thrilled I had the opportunity to work with one of my musical heroes and to maintain a healthy, loving friendship with him. At times, I feel some people don't understand that Whitesnake is my passion. I don't really look beyond what is possible outside. It's a very broad canvas for me to paint on. No boundaries. No restrictions. Oh, and I'm my own boss. Not too shabby.

Q: Have you ever considered writing an Autobiography?

DC: Yes, I've been asked a thousand times. I'm going to call it 'How White Was My Snake." But, I haven't finished doing everything I want to do just yet. So, I'll wait until I'm done & I have time. Then, LOOK OUT!

Q: Do you have a "Twitter" page?

DC: No, I don't. and will I? No, I won't.

Q: What's your favorite song and will you play it on the next tour?

DC: The new ones we're writing for the new Whitesnake studio album and yes I certainly hope we will! There are some songs that have connected extraordinarily powerfully with the audience over the years, songs like 'Here I Go Again,' which is greeted with such emotion, wherever we play it in the world, that it goes beyond anything one could ever imagine when writing, or recording it. Thankfully, we have quite a few of those songs.

Q: Do you still wear the bracelet with the turquoise stone? If not, what happened to it?

DC: I don't wear them anymore, but, I still have them in a safe place. The original one, the one most people recognize, I bought on my first DP US tour, in El Paso. It's well over 300 years old. 'Tis a beauty, for sure. The other one, with many turquoise beads, I'm not sure. I had several pieces in those early years that went missing. I used to be very superstitious and felt the need to wear them, but, I'm much better now. I treasure them as mementos from my past. They have the sweat of a thousand shows on them.

Q.: As part of the U.S. Tour of 2005, you offered a "Meet & Greet" Package. Would you consider doing so, again?

DC: Not really. It was nice to meet people, but, I'm pretty tired after a show. I'm just ready for a refreshing beverage and to rest my voice.

Q.: How do you do you decide on the set list for a tour?

DC: Whatever we fancy playing, to be honest. Obviously, we have the 'big hits' we are expected to play, but, we mess around with them to keep it fresh for us to play. We keep it fresh, believe me, it's very important. It was Doug Aldrich who pressured me to play 'Burn,' otherwise, it's unlikely I would have ever thought of it. Once the band started playing it at rehearsal, it was impossible for me to resist. They play it great, but, I must say that having new songs from 'Good To Be Bad' to play on the recent 08-09 tours was been an utter delight for me after so many years of having no new material to sing, as much as I enjoy the majority of my musical history.

Q: Have you ever thought of sanctioning the inclusion of a Whitesnake song on Guitar Hero /Rock Band etc?

DC: Yes, I recently approved a couple of songs, 'Here I Go Again' & 'Still Of The Night' for inclusion in both games. I can't remember which one, tho. You shall have to wait and see. Sorry it took so long.

Q: Can we expect to see any further releases on DVD?

DC: Absolutely. We have so much good quality material in the can, it would be criminal not to release it. Some of our proposed projects for 2010 include future DVD release. Shhh, don't ask. You know I won't tell but, I feel most of you will be delighted.

Q: Does a Deep Purple reunion interest you?

DC: Not really, as I have said when asked this question before, I sincerely honor and appreciate the experience and opportunity I had with DP and the incredible courage Ritchie, Jon, Ian and Glenn had to give me the chance to prove myself, when I was completely unknown and unrecorded, is still astonishing to me to this day. But, that was a long, long time ago, boys and girls. I really like what I'm doing and who I do it with.

Q: How do you take care of your voice?

DC: The Lake Tahoe environment is very, very dry, so I drink LOTS of room temp bottled water. I am rarely without a bottle. Usually Volvic. Steam is a vital part of vocal protocol. I have steam rooms in my home that I use regularly. It's also very good for my skin, but, never use a steam room if it's really hot, that ain't so good on your throat. Actually, any extreme temperature should make you tread carefully and also I travel with portable steam units. It's the best you can do for your cords. If I drink alcohol it's in moderation, as I'm such a lightweight these days, but, also because it is very dehydrating and I follow any 'drinking session' with water. Red wine can create acid reflux for me, so, I avoid it in favor of a dry white wine not too chilled. It is most unlikely you will see me in the hotel bar after a show. Too much temptation. I do vocal exercise before any kind of strenuous singing, be it recording in the studio, or performing in concert. I rarely drink coffee when I'm on tour as it is considered an abrasive. I also avoid most dairy products when on tour as they mess with my sinus. So, along with way too many more too mention, yes, I DO take care of my voice as much as possible before thrashing it mercilessly on stage, night after night.
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Matty35 wrote:
Q: Does a Deep Purple reunion interest you?

DC: Not really, as I have said when asked this question before, I sincerely honor and appreciate the experience and opportunity I had with DP and the incredible courage Ritchie, Jon, Ian and Glenn had to give me the chance to prove myself, when I was completely unknown and unrecorded, is still astonishing to me to this day. But, that was a long, long time ago, boys and girls. I really like what I'm doing and who I do it with.
*Sob*

Screw Led Zepp and pretty much any other band out there who has, or is thinking about a reunion...(other than the obvious past KISS one of course!!)

THIS is the reunion I would kill to see...

Shame he said 'No!'


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RFFB wrote:
[quote="Matty35]Q: Does a Deep Purple reunion interest you?

DC: Not really, as I have said when asked this question before, I sincerely honor and appreciate the experience and opportunity I had with DP and the incredible courage Ritchie, Jon, Ian and Glenn had to give me the chance to prove myself, when I was completely unknown and unrecorded, is still astonishing to me to this day. But, that was a long, long time ago, boys and girls. I really like what I'm doing and who I do it with.
*Sob*

Screw Led Zepp and pretty much any other band out there who has, or is thinking about a reunion...(other than the obvious past KISS one of course!!)

THIS is the reunion I would kill to see...

Shame he said 'No!'[/quote]

I heard a rumour he's planning to reform the original 'bluesy' whitesnake.
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Pete wrote:

I heard a rumour he's planning to reform the original 'bluesy' whitesnake.
Must say...that too would interest me, just not on the scale of the Coverdale / Hughes Purple line-up.

Didn't Bernie Marsden have some really bad accident that meant he had to wear a hand brace, or something?

Not sure Ian Paice would up for it as he's still with Purple and Jon Lord has pretty much retired. So it would be Mickey Moody, Neil Murray (where is he now????) and DC!!!

Not exactly a earth shattering reformation!!!!!!!!! But, I would still like to see it. Some of the best shows I've seen were by the original Whitesnake...1978 especially. Just outstanding. Watching DC cry on stage with emotion as we sang back at him...truely a great gig and a great crowd too.

Ahh...memories!!!! Very Happy
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[quote="RFFB"]
Pete wrote:

Must say...that too would interest me, just not on the scale of the Coverdale / Hughes Purple line-up.

Didn't Bernie Marsden have some really bad accident that meant he had to wear a hand brace, or something?

Not sure Ian Paice would up for it as he's still with Purple and Jon Lord has pretty much retired. So it would be Mickey Moody, Neil Murray (where is he now????) and DC!!!

Not exactly a earth shattering reformation!!!!!!!!! But, I would still like to see it. Some of the best shows I've seen were by the original Whitesnake...1978 especially. Just outstanding. Watching DC cry on stage with emotion as we sang back at him...truely a great gig and a great crowd too.

Ahh...memories!!!! Very Happy

Old bugger! lol! lol! lol!
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[quote="Pete"]
RFFB wrote:
Pete wrote:

Must say...that too would interest me, just not on the scale of the Coverdale / Hughes Purple line-up.

Didn't Bernie Marsden have some really bad accident that meant he had to wear a hand brace, or something?

Not sure Ian Paice would up for it as he's still with Purple and Jon Lord has pretty much retired. So it would be Mickey Moody, Neil Murray (where is he now????) and DC!!!

Not exactly a earth shattering reformation!!!!!!!!! But, I would still like to see it. Some of the best shows I've seen were by the original Whitesnake...1978 especially. Just outstanding. Watching DC cry on stage with emotion as we sang back at him...truely a great gig and a great crowd too.

Ahh...memories!!!! Very Happy

Old bugger! lol! lol! lol!
YEP!!!! No arguement there!!! LOL!!!

But, I do believe I grew up at a time when there were some truely great bands coming into, or just arriving, at their prime.

I saw the first Rush, Van Halen, Whitesnake & Rainbow tours (sure there's more but they come to mind and I am old so its hard for me to recall!!!), I saw Uriah Heep with David Byron, Sabbath with Ozzy. I saw Judas Priest & Scorpions first in '78 and so, so many more.

If anyone sayin in 20 years time...I saw any of the new crop of bands on their 1st tour I'll be amazed.

The one band I missed, and could have seen, was Thin Lizzy. They sold out before I could get a ticket. I did see them later but missed the classic line-up...
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[quote="RFFB"]
Pete wrote:
RFFB wrote:
Pete wrote:

Must say...that too would interest me, just not on the scale of the Coverdale / Hughes Purple line-up.

Didn't Bernie Marsden have some really bad accident that meant he had to wear a hand brace, or something?

Not sure Ian Paice would up for it as he's still with Purple and Jon Lord has pretty much retired. So it would be Mickey Moody, Neil Murray (where is he now????) and DC!!!

Not exactly a earth shattering reformation!!!!!!!!! But, I would still like to see it. Some of the best shows I've seen were by the original Whitesnake...1978 especially. Just outstanding. Watching DC cry on stage with emotion as we sang back at him...truely a great gig and a great crowd too.

Ahh...memories!!!! Very Happy

Old bugger! lol! lol! lol!
YEP!!!! No arguement there!!! LOL!!!

But, I do believe I grew up at a time when there were some truely great bands coming into, or just arriving, at their prime.

I saw the first Rush, Van Halen, Whitesnake & Rainbow tours (sure there's more but they come to mind and I am old so its hard for me to recall!!!), I saw Uriah Heep with David Byron, Sabbath with Ozzy. I saw Judas Priest & Scorpions first in '78 and so, so many more.

If anyone sayin in 20 years time...I saw any of the new crop of bands on their 1st tour I'll be amazed.

The one band I missed, and could have seen, was Thin Lizzy. They sold out before I could get a ticket. I did see them later but missed the classic line-up...

You make puke with jealousy!!!
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Thought of some more!!!!

Iron Maiden w/D'ianno supporting Priest, never liked them but I can say I saw them!!!!...RATT supporting OZZY...+ RATT's first UK tour...MOTLEY CRUE 1st headline show at the Dominion...STUNNING GIG!!!! Diamond Head on the Borrowed Time tour...just amazing!

And of course QUEEN 1975!!! which I'm sure I've mentioned many a time!!! lol!!!!

Along with some wierd band in make-up in 1980!!!!!
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Good God bands in make-up..Think it'll catch on?
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Good God bands in make-up..Think it'll catch on?
Not a chance!!!

Unless they're girls of course... Wink
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Chrissy wrote:
Good God bands in make-up..Think it'll catch on?

Bands in make up? Never catch on. Everyone knows if a band wears make up it's to hide the fact they can't play their instruments.... Rolling Eyes
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Pete wrote:
Chrissy wrote:
Good God bands in make-up..Think it'll catch on?

Bands in make up? Never catch on. Everyone knows if a band wears make up it's to hide the fact they can't play their instruments.... Rolling Eyes
And that those bands who do wear the girly stuff that is is the make-up that writes the songs... Rolling Eyes
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