Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee David Coverdale , who sang for Deep Purple in the mid-Seventies and fronted Whitesnake for the past five decades, has announced his retirement.

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“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the Snake, a special announcement for you,” Coverdale said in a video he posted to Instagram. “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.”

“And as you can see, we’ve taken care of the lion’s wig,” he continued. “But it’s time for me to call it a day. I love you dearly. I thank everyone who’s assisted and supported

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