Date of Birth: September 22, 1951
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
David Coverdale is an acclaimed English rock singer best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Whitesnake, which he founded in 1978. Born in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, Coverdale’s music career began in earnest when he became the lead singer of Deep Purple in 1973. He featured on the albums “Burn,” “Stormbringer,” and “Come Taste the Band” before the band disbanded in 1976. After a brief solo career, Coverdale formed Whitesnake, which rose to international fame in the 1980s with hits like “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love.” Known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence, Coverdale has left an indelible mark on the rock and heavy metal genres.
5 Interesting Facts about David Coverdale
1. David Coverdale was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple in 2016.
2. Before joining Deep Purple, Coverdale was relatively unknown and worked in a boutique.
3. Whitesnake’s self-titled 1987 album, also known as “1987,” went multi-platinum and was a major commercial success.
4. Coverdale collaborated with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page on the 1993 album “Coverdale•Page.”
5. He is known for his distinctive voice, which has a three-octave range.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Coverdale
1. “I don’t think I should get married again. I enjoyed being married to my wife, but I don’t think it’s going to happen again.”
2. “I don’t think you need to be a rock star to be a star; you just have to be a real person.”
3. “There’s nothing better than being on stage in front of a huge crowd.”
4. “The music business is not for the faint-hearted.”
5. “I am passionate about my music and about the people who listen to my music.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
David Coverdale’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $18 million.
Children
David Coverdale has one child, a son named Jasper, from his marriage to Cindy Barker.
Relevant Links
1. [David Coverdale Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Coverdale
2. [David Coverdale Rock and Roll Hall of Fame](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/david-coverdale
3. [Whitesnake Official Website](http://www.whitesnake.com/
5. [David Coverdale on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0184445/
