What is David Coverdale's Net Worth?
David Coverdale is an English musician who has a net worth of $18 million. He is best known as a key member of the rock bands Deep Purple and Whitesnake. Coverdale also pursued a solo career and collaborated with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page on a certified-platinum album in 1993. In 2016, Coverdale was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
David Coverdale was born in 1951 in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England, to Winnifred and Joseph Coverdale. At the age of 14, he began performing professionally, refining his vocal skills. He was part of early bands like Vintage 67, The Government, and the Fabulosa Brothers.
In 1973, Coverdale discovered that Deep Purple was auditioning singers to replace Ian Gillan. Familiar with the band from his time with The Government, Coverdale sent them a tape and completed his audition successfully, joining the band.
Career with Deep Purple
Deep Purple released their first album with Coverdale, "Burn," in 1974. The album quickly achieved gold status in the US and UK. Later that year, the band released "Stormbringer", which also reached gold status. However, due to differences in musical direction, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left the band in 1975. Coverdale encouraged the band to continue with guitarist Tommy Bolin. Despite their efforts, their 1975 album "Come Taste the Band" did not match previous successes, leading to Deep Purple's breakup in 1976.
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Solo Career
After Deep Purple disbanded, Coverdale launched his solo career with the album "White Snake" in 1977, followed by "Northwinds" in 1978, which received more success than its predecessor.
Whitesnake
In 1978, Coverdale formed Whitesnake with guitarists Micky Moody and Bernie Marsden. Their debut EP, "Snakebite," was followed by the album "Trouble." Whitesnake achieved significant success with the album "Ready an' Willing" in 1980, featuring the hit single "Fool for Your Loving." The band continued to build on their success with albums like "Come an' Get It" and "Slide It In," the latter marking their rise in North America. The band's self-titled album "Whitesnake" in 1987 became a massive hit, thanks to iconic singles like "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love." After further success with the album "Slip of the Tongue," Coverdale disbanded Whitesnake in 1990 to reassess his career.
Coverdale-Page
In 1991, Coverdale collaborated with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, resulting in the 1993 album "Coverdale-Page." The album was a commercial success, reaching number four in the UK and number five in the US. After a short tour in Japan, the collaboration ended.
Whitesnake Return
Coverdale formed a new Whitesnake lineup in 1994 to promote a Greatest Hits album. Although the band split up after the tour, Coverdale eventually re-formed Whitesnake in 2002. The band released live albums and new studio albums, including "Good to Be Bad" and "Forevermore." Despite a vocal injury in 2009, Coverdale continued to produce music, releasing "The Purple Album" in 2015, which featured revisited Deep Purple tracks.
Personal Life
Coverdale married Julia Borkowski in 1974, and they had a daughter, Jessica, in 1978 before divorcing. He later married actress and former model Tawny Kitaen in 1989, who appeared in several Whitesnake music videos. Their marriage ended in 1991. Coverdale then married author Cindy Coverdale, with whom he has a son, Jasper.
For over 20 years, Coverdale has resided in Incline Village, Nevada. In 2007, he became a US citizen.
