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Shadow of the blues
Another book on the horizon, and it is a Whitesnake story by Martin Popoff, being published by Wymer.
In Walking in the Shadow of the Blues: The Whitesnake Story, the first ever full biography of the band, top music writer Martin Popoff tells the tale of rock legend David Coverdale, from his Deep Purple roots to the two distinct incarnations of his mega-popular creation.
Whitesnake began life as a UK-based blues rock outfit, until the lad from England’s chilly east coast transported the act to America’s sunny west coast in search of fame, fortune, big videos and even bigger hair. Coverdale found them all, and 1987’s self-titled album went eight times platinum in the US alone before the band’s bright star waned in the face of grimy grunge.
In this book, Popoff conducted 30 interviews of major characters, including Coverdale himself, to piece together the band’s roller-coaster history. He follows their story through the hirings and firings, the splits and reunions and the image changes which have enabled Coverdale, through his Whitesnake vehicle, to position himself firmly within the pantheon of hard rock greats.
If you’ve rocked out to anthems like “Here I Go Again,” “Fool For Your Loving,” “Still Of The Night” or “Slow An’ Easy,” this is essential reading.
Yes, for the job at hand, Popoff interviewed (and many of them multiple times), David Coverdale, Bernie Marsden, Neil Murray, Micky Moody, Adrian Vandenberg, Steve Vai, John Kalodner, Doug Aldrich, Keith Olsen, Ian Paice and many others, to deliver his usual album by chapter, with every song touched upon. So, what are you waiting for… Come An’ Get It!
What: Walking in the Shadow of the Blues: The Whitesnake Story
Author: Martin Popoff
When: September 19, 2025
Where: Wymer Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-915246-89-9
How much: £17.99
Pre-order through the publisher.
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Martin Popoff, Whitesnake…. Gotta have that! ☺️
June 18th, 2025 at 03:09And about time too.
June 18th, 2025 at 07:03@ 1…. Popoff is brilliant, always has great insight with bands.
June 18th, 2025 at 11:31I am rubbing my eyes at Karin’s more and more scaly and reptile-friendly comments! What have I created?
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June 18th, 2025 at 12:06@4. God created woman Uwe. You’re not god are you? 🤣
June 18th, 2025 at 14:27Well Uwe, the man himself might have the answer. I remember him discussing his voice and singing compared to Glenn’s and he said something to the effect that Glenn was the better singer technically whereas he sang directly into their …(my memory seems a bit hazy here, could have been some piece of clothes or something) …
June 18th, 2025 at 14:41@5: Well, we talk all the time though my other friend Fritz Nietzsche says he’s dead. 🤗
June 18th, 2025 at 14:52