Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale officially announced his retirement in a video posted on Thursday, which you can watch below.

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the Snake, a special announcement for you," Coverdale said. "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," the singer joked while touching his gray hair. "But it's time for me to call it a day. I love you dearly. I thank everyone who's assisted and supported me on this incredible journey: all the musicians, the crew, the fans, the fa

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