David Coverdale has officially announced his retirement from singing and music. Born in 1951, Coverdale’s career spans over 50 years in the music industry. He first achieved major recognition as the lead vocalist for Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976, appearing on albums such as Burn, Stormbringer and Come Taste the Band. In 1978 he formed the hard rock band Whitesnake, which went on to international success with albums including Ready ’n’ Willing, Come an’ Get It, and especially the 1987 self-title