To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of WHITESNAKE's multi-platinum
'Slide It In' album, Frontiers Music Srl, the Italian-based label,
will release "Live In '84 - Back To The Bone", a complete celebration
of the group's awe inspiring line-up during what many feel was the
incredible beginning of what David Coverdale called his desire to make
Whitesnake more 'electrifying' on record and on stage.
Set for release in Europe on November 7th, in the UK on November 10th,
and in North America on November 11th, this release will be available
in DVD and a Deluxe CD/DVD edition.
Culled from audio and video recordings and unheard demos from the
private collection of WHITESNAKE leader and vocalist, David Coverdale,
the release offers an ultra-rare collection of material, performed by
the band's acclaimed 83-84 line-ups. Featured on the record is the
awesome Cozy Powell on drums (ex-Jeff Beck Group, Rainbow, MSG and
later on Gary Moore and Black Sabbath); unique guitarist John Sykes,
whom Coverdale credits with inspiring a whole generation of six
stringers after his breathtaking work on the WHITESNAKE '87' album and
bassist exceptionnnel, Neil Murray. Bonus content features legendary
keyboardist Jon Lord performing his last show ever with WHITESNAKE on
video and also the bonus CD.
"It's still hard for me to find the words when remembering that half
the incredible band who originally recorded the 'Slide It In' album
with me have passed away," says Coverdale. "It's incredibly difficult
to articulate: Cozy Powell, Mel Galley, Jon Lord - all amazing people
and amazing musicians. Their memories live on in our hearts and in the
music they made. I miss them beyond words."
Coverdale and co-producer Michael McIntyre launched a worldwide search
for the best quality video footage and audio tracks from the 1984
tour. Among the gems found was a set from: 'Super-Rock', recorded at
the first Japanese rock festival at Seibu Stadium in Tokyo and an
invaluable video of Jon Lord's final appearance with WHITESNAKE
recorded live in Sweden.
"All of the features have been treated lovingly and respectfully, with
no expense spared, utilizing technology to improve sound and picture
quality," says Coverdale, who personally oversaw all elements of this
release. Concludes Coverdale - "These are memories I treasure and
delight in sharing with you as we continue our celebration of the 30th
Anniversary of WHITESNAKE's 'Slide It In'.
For details of the DVD and CD track listing, and to download archive
Whitesnake photos, please visit
http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/whitesnake/back-to-the-bone.htm.
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