Whitesnake Singer David Coverdale Announces Retirement After More Than 50 Years | By Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly | David Coverdale, Whitesnake frontman and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is saying fare thee well after more than 50 years in the music industry. The rocker shared the news of his retirement in a video posted across social platforms on Thursday. “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the Snake, a special announcement for you,” Coverdale, 74, began in the clip.
He continued, “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.”
He added, “And as you can see, we’ve taken care of the lion’s wig,” jokingly referring to his hair. “But,” the musician concluded, “it’s time for me to call it a day. 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. Once again, I love you with all my heart. Fare thee well.”
After Coverdale’s address, a sweet five-minute tribute montage from his career played with — what else? — Whitesnake’s song “Fare Thee Well” playing in the background.
Coverdale is best known as the frontman and lead singer of that hard rock band, though he also served as lead vocalist for Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976.
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Dolly Parton Shares Health Update After Missing Another Event
The singer says her doctor told her to ‘take it easy for just a little while’
By Amber Raiken, The Independent
Dolly Parton is giving another health update after she missed a ceremony celebrating her theme park, Dollywood.
In a new video on Dollywood’s Instagram, the 79-year-old singer addressed missing Monday’s induction to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame — the latest in a string of health-related absences.
Parton — whose sister said she recently underwent treatment for kidney stones — noted to fans that while she wished she could be at the ceremony, she’s been “dealing with a few health challenges this fall.”
“My doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while, and I’m truly sorry I can’t be there,” she said in the clip posted Wednesday. “I sure wanted to take the chance to say thank you for this incredible honor.”
She expressed her gratitude to Jack and Peter Herschend, the founders of the Herschend Group, which owns the Dollywood park in Tennessee. She also praised her colleagues for always listening when she comes in with “big ideas and dreams” for the park.
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Yungblud Finally Reveals Why He Abruptly Canceled the Rest of His 2025 Tour
By Lauren Anderson, Parade
“I am fundamentally alright,” Yungblud said in a voice memo to his Instagram channel. The news comes three days after the 28-year-old rock star, born Dominic Harrison, canceled the remainder of his 2025 tour.
Yungblud’s initial announcement alluded to doctors’ orders after getting back concerning bloodwork.
“It is in my nature to run and run until I run myself to the ground without giving a f–k about anything apart from the music and you guys,” the rocker said in his initial announcement post. But this time I’ve been told I have to take it seriously and I can’t f–k around.”
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Ritchie Blackmore Cancels Blackmore’s Night Tour as New Health Concerns Arise
By Phil Weller, Guitar Player
Blackmore’s Night, the neo-medieval folk-rock outfit led by former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, has postponed its current tour due to medical reasons.
The band’s show at the Newton Theater in New Jersey on Saturday, November 15, was called off on the day of the performance. A scheduled date in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, November 20, was postponed two days later. A third announcement followed yesterday, confirming that the entire tour had been put on hold, with five dates affected in total.
“All Blackmore’s Night shows postponed at this point due to medical reasons,” Blackmore’s wife and vocalist, Candice Night, wrote on Instagram. “We are sorry for any inconvenience.”
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“He doesn’t look 80, still doesn’t act it. But eventually medical things wind up catching up with you.”
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