Whitesnake's David Coverdale wishes YOU a Happy Valentine's Day - watch

Whitesnake leader David Coverdale has recorded a short video wishing his beloved fans a Happy Valentine’s Day.

The Saltburn-by-the-Sea rocker traditionally shares a Christmas wish video every festive period on YouTube while wearing a fetching Santa outfit, and this week Coverdale has revived his Valentine’s message after four all-too-long years away.

Clutching a bouquet of roses and flanked by Happy Valentine’s Day balloons and floral video backdrop, the 73-year-old rock legend delivers his message with great aplomb in his idiosyncratic voice.

"Darlings, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, brothers and sisters of the snake, Coverdale says. "Roses are pink, violets are blue, I love Whitesnake and these are for you!”

"Happy Valentine's Day, my loves, wherever you are in this amazing world we share. Stay safe and well and know you are truly loved beyond measure. Happy V Day, baby!"

The short video then cuts to Whitesnake’s 1987 anthem ‘Is This Love’ as the message ‘Happy Valentine’s Day from Whitesnake and the Hook City Hooligans’ flashes on the screens.

Back in the summer of 2022, Whitesnake cancelled their final European shows and their entire North American tour with Scorpions due to Coverdale’s persistent upper respiratory infection.

The band haven’t performed live since Hellfest in June 2022, and last year guitarist Reb Beach said he doesn’t believe Coverdale will tour again.

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