David Coverdale, the iconic frontman of Whitesnake, has officially announced his retirement from music at the age of 74. The announcement was made through a caption-less video posted on Instagram on a Thursday, November 13th, where Coverdale was seen sipping wine as he delivered the news to his fans, affectionately referred to as the "brothers and sisters of the Snake."

In his heartfelt message, Coverdale stated, "After 15 years plus…the last few years have been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up my rock and roll platform shoes and my skin-tight jeans." He also humorously added that his "lion's wig" had been taken care of, signifying a complete departure from his stage persona. He expressed deep gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his remarkable journey, including musicians, crew, fans, and family, calling it an "amazing" experience. The video concluded with a tribute to a Whitesnake song titled "Fare Thee Well."

Whitesnake achieved significant success during their career, particularly in the late 1980s. Their 1987 self-titled album soared to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The band's smash hit "Here I Go Again" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 28 weeks, while "Is This Love" secured the No. 2 spot later that same year. Other notable songs that broke onto the Hot 100 included "The Deeper The Love" and "Fool For Your Loving." The band released their last album in 2019, and their final concert performance took place in 2022.