A beloved rock singer has announced his retirement, declaring he’s “hanging up his platform shoes and skin-tight jeans” after five decades.

David Coverdale, Whitesnake’s legendary frontman and former Deep Purple singer, announced his retirement to fans via video message on Thursday.

“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the Snake, a special announcement for you,” the 74-year-old said before unveiling a remake of his 2011 song “Fare Thee Well.”

“The last few years have been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up my rock and roll platform shoes and my skin-tight jeans. And as you can see, we’ve taken care of the lion’s wig. But it’s time for me to call it a day,” the “Here I Go Again” hitmaker continued.

Coverdale thanked his loved ones and fa

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