David Coverdale Net Worth - Pulptastic

Publish date: 2024-06-22

What is David Coverdale’s Net Worth?

David Coverdale, a British musician, has an estimated net worth of $18 million.

He is well-known for his involvement in the rock bands Deep Purple and Whitesnake, as well as his solo career. In 1993, he collaborated with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin on a platinum-certified album.

Coverdale was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.

Early Life and Career

David Coverdale was born in 1951 in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England. He started performing professionally at 14 and was a part of several bands including Vintage 67, The Government, and Fabulosa Brothers.

Joining Deep Purple

In 1973, Coverdale auditioned for the band Deep Purple to replace Ian Gillan as their frontman. He was familiar with the band, having played with them on the same bill during his time in The Government. After sending a tape and completing his audition, Coverdale was admitted into the band.

Deep Purple’s Albums with David Coverdale

Deep Purple’s first album with David Coverdale, “Burn,” was released in 1974 and quickly went gold in the US and UK. The band’s next album, “Stormbringer,” was also certified gold in both countries, but guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left the band due to his dislike of the album’s soul and funk influences.

Coverdale encouraged the band to continue on with guitarist Tommy Bolin, and they released one album together, “Come Taste the Band,” which did not achieve the same success as their previous albums. Coverdale resigned at the end of their tour in 1976, and Deep Purple officially disbanded in July of that year.

Coverdale Launches Solo Career

Following the disbanding of Deep Purple, David Coverdale launched his solo career with the release of “White Snake” in 1977. The album, which featured tracks written by Coverdale and English guitarist Micky Moody, did not achieve much success but would inspire the name of Coverdale’s later band.

Coverdale’s second solo album, “Northwinds,” released in March of 1978, was more successful.

Whitesnake: A History of Hits

David Coverdale established the band Whitesnake in 1978, with Micky Moody and Bernie Marsden on guitar. The band released “Trouble” in the same year, featuring former Deep Purple bandmate Jon Lord. Greater success came in 1980 with “Ready an’ Willing,” which featured the band’s biggest hit yet, “Fool for Your Loving.”

In 1984, Whitesnake achieved more popularity in North America with “Slide it In,” and Coverdale sought to update the band’s sound by bringing in former Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes. However, after Coverdale contracted a serious sinus infection, things were made more complicated due to increasing animosity between Coverdale and Sykes. Coverdale fired Sykes from the band before their upcoming album was fully recorded.

In 1987, the band had its biggest success ever with the self-titled “Whitesnake,” which went multi-platinum. With its singles “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love,” the album made the band a major concert headliner in North America. Afterward, the band recorded “Slip of the Tongue” with guitarist Adrian Vandenberg; it was a commercial success in the US and Europe, achieving platinum status. In 1990, at the end of the band’s tour in Tokyo, Coverdale disbanded Whitesnake to reassess his career.

Coverdale Collaborates with Jimmy Page

In 1991, David Coverdale began working with Jimmy Page, the guitarist of Led Zeppelin. Together, they released the album “Coverdale-Page” in 1993. The album was a success, reaching number four in the UK and number five in the US, and was certified platinum. The duo went on a short tour in Japan before parting ways.

Whitesnake’s Reformation and New Releases

David Coverdale formed a new lineup for Whitesnake in 1994 to promote a Greatest Hits album. However, the band split again after the tour. Coverdale released his album “Restless Heart” and took a brief hiatus from music. He returned in 2000 for his first solo album in 22 years, “Into the Light.”

In 2002, Coverdale re-formed Whitesnake for a tour across the US and Europe. The band signed a record deal with Steamhammer Records in 2006 and released the double live album “Live: In the Shadow of the Blues.” Whitesnake released its first new studio album in over ten years, “Good to Be Bad.” The band continued to tour extensively, until Coverdale was diagnosed with a vocal injury in 2009. After his recovery, Coverdale and Whitesnake recorded the album “Forevermore,” released in 2011. Four years later, they released “The Purple Album,” featuring cover versions of Coverdale’s Deep Purple songs.

Personal Life of David Coverdale

David Coverdale married Julia Borkowski in 1974 and they had a daughter, Jessica, in 1978 before they divorced. In 1989, he married actress and former model Tawny Kitaen who appeared in several of Whitesnake’s music videos. However, they divorced in 1991. Coverdale then married author Cindy Coverdale and they have a son, Jasper. Coverdale has lived in Incline Village, Nevada for over 20 years and became a US citizen in 2007.

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