Whitesnake (live concert) - October 15th, 1987, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA (JEMS Archive)

Whitesnake (live concert) - October 15th, 1987, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA
01. drum solo
02. Crying In The Rain
03. Still Of The Night
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[@edwardbliss8931]

I want to go back to the summer of 1987 and just stay there

[@brownwrench]

Seems I was just there. :(

[@braincrisp1]

I'm right there with you!

[@darylhodkinson7791]

@Lance Wells lol'''

[@glennmurray419]

Edward, AMEN BRUDDA!!!

[@tomekgnu]

I remember that summer just too well. And Whitesnake's 1987 album as one of the main determinants of that wonderful year... At that time people would not be so gullible as to believe in such a scam as the present "covid pandemia". Because they were at least remnant believers in God, his Son Jesus and Mary... If you don't believe in God, you are likely to believe in anything else. The amount of brainwashing followed by dechristianisation and apostasy has affected the whole world irreversibly.

[@Triumph-nz8pt]

I am sick and tired of all the talk of how good lead singers 'used' to be. Coverdale has earned the right to sing and tour as much as he bloody well wants as is any other 80's band! They don't sound as good now because of us, the fans. Look at the passion, effort and strength he put in here. Is there any wonder that he voice is going to be raspy 30 plus years later?? They gave it all to us back then and now we give them our loyalty. I go to as many as I can just to be there, and when I'm not I blast them at home. A little respect please.

[@392mopar4]

Coverdale is king. Favorite singer of all time.

[@robertgodlewski8553]

Have to give Coverdale kudos. The man knew how to pick the best musicians.

[@SJ-ty5rw]

He had no choice Sykes left and Cozy Powell turned his offer to stay on drums , for the band . To be honest Vivian Campbell was the only great player here .

[@mistrrhappy]

@@SJ-ty5rw Tommy Aldridge is every bit the player Powell ever was. Stop acting like these guys aren't consummate pros through and through.

[@SJ-ty5rw]

@@mistrrhappy Yeah he's so great Sharon Osbourne brought Lee Kerslake back to record Diary of a Madman . When Tommy had been drumming for them on tour .

[@chad9166]

​@@SJ-ty5rwLmao Aldridge completely shits on powell 8 days of the week

[@coachNewman17]

And all it cost was $20 to attend concerts. When Motley came to San Diego in Oct '87 with Whitesnake, was my first of many concerts. Such an awesome time in our lives to experience live concerts

[@jivancich]

The whole Motley show from Tacoma dome is on KZbin

[@johnnyrocks7967]

What an incredible lineup! It's hard to believe they were all on stage together.

[@kevinaustin0369]

That is The Line up! 👍🏻

[@user-kd8ds3lf2y]

@@kevinaustin0369 No feelings ... just technicians ..... sarzo & aldridge is THE rhythmic section ... then John Sykes was ABOVE all ....

[@rjcbh23]

@@user-kd8ds3lf2y that was Adrien Vandenberg on lead guitar... Sykes was fired after the album came out. Huge Sykes fan too!

[@SJ-ty5rw]

The previous lineup was much better creatively . Coverdale , Sykes , Cozy Powell , Neil Murray . This was a cover band that didn't create the 87 album . Only Coverdale

[@mistrrhappy]

@@SJ-ty5rw calling this lineup a cover band shows just how stupid you are.

[@robertluna5816]

The talent assembled on that stage ,,,,just incredible,,,Long Live the 80s!!!

[@rodneylee4026]

Tommy Aldridge, the only rock star that looks exactly the same today as he did in 1970.

[@alonsocevallos5850]

white bird yeah right👍

[@fabianaribas5429]

he looks like an old man since he was 30...

[@Iam_Dunn]

...He’s a vampire.. Honestly, have you _ever_ seen him in the daylight? ...LOL... :)

[@MrMatthiasSchneider]

1970? He still looks exactly the same today as he did in 1930.

[@jb428]

Dusty Hill is the other one...

[@copykon]

Yeah, Davids voice was still powerful here. The Industry had to make the best possible record back then. People don't realize that in the studio it was the best of his ability...and here he is giving 200% percent. That blows my mind, they seriously went all out at every show...that's just...intense.

[@kennyplay5982]

I'm so glad I grew up in the 80's, actually, 60 and 70's too. And played music then and still to this day. 80's arena rock is the best

[@gordie225]

If you grew up with 60s and 70s music you wouldn't be so fond of the 80s.

[@kennyplay5982]

@@gordie225 wrong I like it all. And I've played music thru all the decades

[@ronpatino566]

Me too. I love 80s rock music. Saludos desde Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱👍 🤘

[@chad9166]

​@@gordie225cringe boomer detected

[@gordie225]

@chad9166 Name 4 bands of the 80s that compare with the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Stones,the Doors, Aerosmith, or the Who. Better yet, name just one!

[@donaldwalb4473]

Most underrated drummer ever

[@shockinghonesty3971]

I saw them when they were the opening act for Quiet Riot. No light show, nothing in the way of pyrotechnics and they blew the headliner out of the water. Awesome live band!!!

[@srhatfield]

I saw Whitesnake live in the late 80s... I was a lead guitar player in a band back then and rather than go to the front where I could see the guitarist, I sat behind the band so that I could watch Tommy play the concert.... cuz daaayum he was (and probably still is) great! Worth every second!

[@forrest1402]

Your special

[@josearalat]

A truly international lineup. A British, Irish, Dutch, Cuban and American. Very cool.

[@Williandallagnol7]

A dangerous lineup!

[@floridaclaimersted5243]

They need to build a time machine so I can go see this 300 times a year ⏲️ ⏳️ 😆

[@Hanzey1966]

300 a Year ?? Naaahhh I would go for 365 times a Year. . . .

[@w7class]

How much of an underrated guitarist is Vandenberg, is something that needs to be commented on every whitesnake' s video he participates!

[@bls8959]

We need John sykes

[@TheTN24]

@Marco-vw3mv Vandenberg who? Well at the time Adrian had released 3 major label albums before WS. Had a minor hit song and had toured the world several times with his Vandenberg band. At this point "in time" he was as well known as Campbell was in the guitar world. Not to mention had been asked to join WS and Thin Lizzy before Sykes joined both bands earlier. Now that said, Adrian's style does not fit WS, nor would it have fit Lizzy. His lead style is very staccato and very classical based (as can be heard on his 3 solo albums) as opposed to the hot rodded blues based style playing of Sykes or even Campbell. Afterall both were very much an offshoot of Gary Moore's rock style playing before he transitioned into a standard blues player. Further neither Adrian or Vivian "rarely" even attempted to play the solo's as Sykes played them, whereas the modern version of the band (Aldrich, Hoekstra etc..) makes a great attempt at keeping the solo's more faithful to Sykes. Check out Adrian's first three solo albums, although I'm not much a fan of the singer the songs are great and his playing is pretty incredible. As for WS, little doubt Sykes was a perfect fit both in his playing and writing. Too bad the ego's of Coverdale and Sykes couldn't be put aside. Lastly as much as I liked Sykes in WS (who I was able to see with WS opening for Quiet Riot) all those guys (Sykes, Campbell, Vandenberg) are three of my favorite all time guitarists.

[@TheTN24]

@Marco-vw3mv I guess you could "somewhat" include Vandenberg as part of the NWOBHM that started taking off in the early 80's. So his first couple albums was before the whole LA Scene exploded. Top 40 hit song, opened for Ozzy(w/Jake) and Kiss among others. I do believe had the singer been better they might have been a hit band because the music is great. Not that the singer is bad, just that it could have been better. Adrian was well known in guitar circles but since the band never broke big he was not as known as guys in Ratt or the Scorpions for example. In the guitar world though he was as well known as alot of those 80's players. I'm a huge fan of his first two records and his playing. Based on guys you like such as Lynch, Warren, Jake etc... I think you'll dig it. Those are all the players I dig as well. Adrian definitely has his own thing going though. His solo's are very compositional much like Rhoads. Give his old band from 82-85 a listen, you might dig it. His newer stuff is very different and not that much of a fan. My top guys in no particular order back in the day would be Sykes, Campbell, Vandenberg, Lynch, Schon, Vito, Randy, Nuno, Gary Moore, Jeff Carlisi and Scott Gorham. You have a great day as well.

[@Skoora]

I bet John Sykes would have solo’d in tune though 😊

[@user-gs3xf8lj7y]

Так же как и Вивиан

[@Xtianisms]

This band is unfair, they were like a super group before it became fashionable. Every member brought in was god-level. Definitely the best

[@russellcarter1872]

Fucking kick ass band! Great song! I miss these days. Real music no backing tracks.

[@jtparty2568]

THIS WAS THE VERY FIRST CONCERT I ATTENDED AT THE TACOMA DOME WITH MY BROTHER... AWESOME

[@MrBen575]

I was there too.Good show even for T -dome

[@nemesisinvidia5792]

Lucky guys.

[@Montyhugo]

I CAN SEE THE DOME FROM WHERE I'M AT RIGHT NOW! THE DOME IS IS STILL LOOKING GREAT! I HOPE THAT IT WILL NEVER BE DEMOLISHED. I WAS ALSO THERE WHEN THAT DUDE SHOT THE FLARE INTO THE CEILING AT AC/DC'S FLY ON THE WALL TOUR IN 🤔84'✌❤🤘

[@monicajean37]

I was also there! 21 years old and I went too see Motley and left a bigger fan of Whitesnake. It was a great concert!

[@troythompson6273]

I saw AC/DC at the TD in 91.

[@kevinaustin0369]

Caught Guilty of love back in the day. Slide it in album. Masterful musicians and killer rock n roll.

[@zanderjcarlson1973]

Saw Whitesnake with Great White opening about a month before this video was filmed. It was my first concert! It was outdoors in Manchester NH. Was an awesome show!

[@wasichu66]

My sophomore year in college... damn, those were the days. For many years I had the regret of not having been a young adult in the 70's.... now I'm grateful I didn't miss the 80's.

[@GreenerHill]

Still of the Night really is the business.

[@kallekoski4397]

Here we can enjoy basicly most legendary 80s rock line-up you can ever get!!!🤘👍

[@DaveSpinn]

I always liked the Aldridge / Sarzo chemistry they had it back in the Ozzy days too.

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

I love that Mr. Aldridge always plays like he is in a street fight. I bet he kept/keeps drum tech busy af.

[@DaveSpinn]

@@jeffreyhutchins6527 That's so true...he'll be 70 in August and still sounds amazing!

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Yup! A lot of youngsters dont know that though. Yes kiddies, Tommy Aldrigde knew Randy Rhoads. And originally recorded classic tracks like Crazy Train, Flying High Again and Mr. Crowley. The Albums Blizzard of Oz & Diary of a Madman. Ozzy 1981,1982. Way, way, way before Zack Wild was even heard of. God bless Sarzo & Aldridge for holding it down in both bands!

[@freddyferrillo9704]

@@longtallskinny9669 : I know that. But they were fired by Sharron before the tour. So Rudy and Tommy did the tour. But they didn't record the album in the studio. Something like that. I forget because it was a long time ago. But the point is, the chemistry did exist. Period. And they did play together with Ozzy. That's the point I was trying to explain. They played together and the chemistry developed long before Whitesnake. That's it! Nothing more, nothing less.

[@davidlockwood6948]

@@freddyferrillo9704 wrong again!! Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake played live on the first tour of the Blizzard of Ozz tour before that gold digging witch Sharon fired them, however Bob Daisley continued to write and record and play live with Ozzy up until No more Tears

[@Nicolascienxciento]

Que genialidad esta banda por dios, lastima no haber vivido en esa época, la música de los 80 y los 90 fue la mejor

[@ddmd80]

There I was in the Tacoma Dome 1987... So cool to see this 32 years layer thanks so much for posting. They opened for Motley Crue. Excellent show!

[@gladysbohlender34]

I seen them Exactly 2 years later. Thanks for the memories.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I saw the same tour in Indy.. Motley Crue tour..

[@raechelyndawn2580]

I have a hard time believing that David Coverdale looks that good sweating but then again.... he is David Coverdale.... his vocals are amazing....everything is amazing. 😇

[@lindahandley5267]

I took my 14 y/o son to see them in 1987. It was as much for me as it was him. LOL. Tommy Aldridge was born about 10 minutes from me and we're proud to claim him! He's a wild animal on the drums! 'Still of the Night' is my all-time favorite and David is as fine as the best wine ever made! My heart be still!!!! Okay, I'll stop now!

[@seaskiff20]

I was fortunate enough to see them twice on this tour. Awesome!

[@Nicolascienxciento]

Que animales!!!!!!! Hoy en dia no existen bandas tan buenas como esta

[@craigbusick9676]

I worked at the Tacoma Dome from 83 to 88.That place was hopping in those days.A few concerts every month.I got to see them all.For free.

[@pjcannaday6337]

Biff Malibu - “who cares”??? Well, obviously you cared enough to post a comment. 😂😂😂🤟🤟🤟🤣🤣🤣

[@shizzle7642]

At $12 bucks a pop too! Those were the days!

[@manyolagos3161]

Rudy sarzo .. Tommy Aldridge and vivían Campbell. They have so much stories to tell .. they have been in so many bands and played with anybody who is anybody .. cheers to all of them Whitesnake rocks!!!

[@smbake]

Saw this tour in San Diego. One of the high lights of high school for me. Watched them blow Motley Crue off the stage then went and partied in Tijuana until the sun came up.

[@peevee605]

DC was in his vocal prime here. But he lost his voice badly during the recording of 1987, to the point where he might have lost it entirely. And to top it off he was only a few months from bankruptcy if the album would not have started to sell. That comeback is epic. What a great lineup.

[@lordfarquaad8601]

He's super pitchy here, sounds like he can't hear himself.

[@fitnessisgood4u]

Vocal prime? Probably went through that in the 70s. He didn't hit many notes in this set.

[@SJ-ty5rw]

@@lordfarquaad8601To be honest he was sadly never that great live in Whitesnake . I've heard tons of bootlegs from the early 80's . He always sounded off like he does in this concert . Only time he sounded good was on the 1 song on Mtv awards in 87 , and on the studio recordings . People say he was better than Robert Plant in his prime . No way ..

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

It's 2023 and Tommy Aldridge looks exactly the same now!

[@mrorionfan1]

One of my three favorite 80's glam-rock groups and that says a lot!!!!

[@Kinger1625]

Coverdale’s voice was so good for SOOOOOO long! Powerful. He hung it up for touring, as he knew it was time….maybe even a couple of tours back. I missed seeing DC. I’ll always have a regret of not seeing him live……one of my top 3 singers all time!

[@oliverqueen2805]

I'm kinda the same way except I finally got to see him live here in Georgia back in 2018. He still sounded good then. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@beandipcartography]

The band played with class and commitment, as the Metal Community rose to it's feet within the confines of Metal.

[@gusmartinez6512]

Happy to say this band would be my first concert ever, just a few months later in December '87. The '87 album was MASSIVE and the show was like watching the stage bits of the Here I Go Again video come to life.

[@Starz723]

Kick ass lineup. They were so great live!

[@MrDuds1984]

Marge Raymond and none of these guys around Coverdale played on the album

[@Starz723]

@@MrDuds1984 I never looked at the liner notes. Not unusual for that to happen. Im a touring musician. Sometimes you get lucky and record on the album and get picked up for the tour. Nevertheless, they all had charismatic stage presence and musicianship.

[@Starz723]

@Ross Moriarty Thank you. I sing much differently than her. Ive met her.

[@bls8959]

Needs john sykes..

[@JohnnyNation]

Tommy Aldrich is an incredible rock drummer seldom noted in "best" lists/ the absolute total package for this style of music !!!###

[@rjlong89]

This shoulda been john sykes tour

[@dawson1787]

I prefer Vivian

[@dawson1787]

@Biggerino ok but I didn’t say Vivian was better did I? I just said I prefer his style over John Sykes.

[@iggypopisgod9]

@@dawson1787 ok ladies, relax

[@SJ-ty5rw]

@@dawson1787 Campbell is a great player ! His work in Dio was excellent . But the 87 album wouldn't exist without Coverdale-Sykes .

[@RandyWillcox]

Aw man...there's that 1987 Coverdale. 🙌🏻

[@acepaul407]

One of the best sounding bands of the 1980's. This version of Whitesnake fits into the category of 'hair metal' but UNLIKE most of the other bands of the genre, the musicianship in WS simply kicks ass. The stage show never overshadowed the music. Everyone is this band is a rock n roll virtuoso.

[@Shaffc71]

Everyone’s favorite muppet, ANIMAL! Saw these guys when I was 16, they opened for Motley Crue Girls girls girls tour. Awesome!

[@martinhonan9588]

That was badass!! Thanks for posting. Awesome 👍😎.

[@mattl9935]

Saw Tommy Aldridge at UCLA drum clinic in ‘88. He could kick double bass faster than I could run 32nd notes on snare. Amazing drummer!

[@iiii1774]

OMG...I love DC voice, always and ever.

[@manilaboy1vic]

This was much appreciated... i grew up with this song.. classic.. has zep vibe..

[@forom6391]

A super group back then!!! GREAT!!!

[@eatadickgoogle5007]

This tour was great, saw it in Dallas, good ol days

[@stratrat57]

I miss the 80's

[@frankolona8138]

Motley Crue and Whitesnake Played in Denver about a month before this Concert! And it was my first time seeing either Group! What a Kickass Double Bill! I was Front Row! I caught the Broken end of Tommy Aldridge's Drumstick into my gut nearly Stabbing myself! Nikki Sixx poured a Gallon of JD Over the edge of the Stage and I was the Only One to run under it and Drink what I could! Nikki Sixx held out his hand to Skin him for my effort!

[@jessearce8048]

Awesome Concert !!.. Awesome Songs.. Takes me back to the good old days.. If i could live the rest of my life as i am today in the 70's & 80's SIGN ME UP !!

[@yakimacleanteamseanfrankmu6745]

I was there those were the days!!!!! Great show as you can see:))

[@fredycastillo8986]

Que locura de época cuando estaban Tommy Aldridge y su poder en la batería, el buen bajista de Rudy Sarzo, la super voz de David Coverdale, la buena combinación de guitarras de Vivian Campbell y Adrian Vandenberg los dos haciendo tremendos solos. Sin contar a otros miembros que acompañaron a David como Jhon Shikes y Steve Vai. bueno aquellos años.

[@fredycastillo8986]

Bernie Marsden quien al principio destacaba con David Coverdale en fin .... Mencionar otreas bandas de recuerdos como Rainbow, Alcatraz....

[@JV-rx3ov]

It was nice to relive 1987, if only for 16 minutes. I remember this tour. It's hard to overstate how massive that 1987 Whitesnake album was. It was everywhere that year. Every girl wanted to bang Coverdale(and every guy wanted Tawny Kitaen, his wife). I just wish John Sykes could have been on this tour. I was a huge fan of his back then.

[@MikkDWolff]

Tommy Aldridge is and has been the best WS drummer ever.

[@thetruthhurts6652]

Better than Ian Paice and Cozy Powell?

[@Kimble81]

All the cool kids have Tommy's drum stick 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@MikkDWolff]

@@thetruthhurts6652 Well, IP and CP they both occupy a special place in the hearts of Deep Purple and Rainbow, they can´t compete with TA. Sorry, the truth hurts.

[@wacka2489]

Haven't you heard of Aynsley Dunbar? 1987 ?

[@thetruthhurts6652]

Mikk D'Wolff you are kidding. Don’t take my word for it take the word of drum teacher reaction video to ian Paice video.

[@fabiocanestrari1313]

One of the best Whitesnake live records.

[@blastfromthepast8344]

I had no idea any of the 1987 shows were professionally recorded. Maybe DC should think about releasing this or another one on DVD? Good drum solo, very fast and fluid and I bet his hands bloody hurt by the end! Hard now to imagine just how mind blowing it must have been to see this line-up live for the first time!

[@danielshakesheff682]

there is even a soundboard recording of their show in Tokyo in 1988

[@smitchix1]

I think that would be a possibility if these were full shows...most people forget this (because it is insane), but Whitesnake, with a #1 album that went on to sell over 10 million copies, was actually OPENING for Motley Crue on the Girls Girls Girls tour. Crazy, I know, but true. Whitesnake spent the better part of 5-6 months opening for the Crue when they should have been headlining all over the country. Management screwed that one up. But these were 45-50 minute sets, not the hour and a half a headliner would do.

[@patjuh1981]

That tokyo show will be released on audio on the new 1987 30th anniversary box

[@mrorionfan1]

@@smitchix1 Thanks for this info -- that was sure a combo for us rock fans!! Never heard of a group with a #1 album following another group -- but I would love to be the group following Motley Crue!!

[@jjrj8568]

BS plastic tour

[@King_Of_Dreams]

First pro-shot video from 87' era, awesome! Thanks a lot!

[@Draxindustries1]

This is the best line up of any band of all time! Incredible stage presence of David Coverdale, Rudy Sarzo, Vivian Campbell, Tommy Aldridge and the best guitarist of all time Mr Adrian Vandenburg, this guy really knew how to make a guitar sing..

[@marcusdolby1]

One word…. Sykes.

[@brandondickie3456]

@@marcusdolby1 Sykes showed that talent and flamboyance is not always the key to success, sometimes you just have to have THAT one guitar player that just has that chemistry. He was destined to join Whitesnake even for such a short time that resulted in a terrible falling out with Coverdale. EVH was Van Halen, Richie Sambora was Bon Jovi, Chuck Schuldiner (probably because it was just his approach to songwriting for Death) was ‘Death’, Dimebag Darrell was Pantera. Steve Vai…was Steve Vai, and his creative expression was fully displayed when he was solo.

[@marcusdolby1]

@@brandondickie3456 Sykes was in Whitesnake for almost 4 years. He also wrote with Coverdale almost all the songs on 87. Coverdale payed him $2 million and he retained his songwriting credits. It’s one thing to join a band AFTER the songs have been written and recorded, it’s a completely different thing to write and record songs only to have Vandenberg, and Campbell air guitar the videos and play Sykes parts on tour.

[@brandondickie3456]

@@marcusdolby1 yeah and plus in my opinion Sykes took ‘here I go again’, ‘crying in the rain’ and I think ‘looking for love’, apparently there’s different versions, but he took them to a whole new level

[@marcusdolby1]

@@brandondickie3456 I agree 100%, Some people claim Sykes got screwed, he really didn’t. He banked big money from that album, and still does.

[@damienlejeune97]

On the top of the world back then... 1987 is a step down in hair metal if you think about it... But White Snake gave a bite right at this moment !

[@MadDuck]

All hail the 80's!!

[@fabbux]

really good live performance , one of the best line up, from one of the best Whitesnake album, with Coverdale really on top of his vocal possibilities!!!! and why all that critics???

[@wanhung8251]

One of the best bands ever.

[@MilesAnastasios87]

great video.. rare footage. thanks!

[@philippebessiere3660]

Vindenbergs

[@Rockpiggy]

Loving it so much!!!

[@Bmphotog]

When rock ruled the world. What a great time folks.

[@shizzle7642]

Back when EVERY band toured their ass off to get anywhere, no shortcuts or auto anything.... but frick’in talent!! Miss good ole days of $12 tickets to see everyone that came to town! (And going to record store to buy, open up that cover with friends listening to it over and over, still have all also)

[@allsystemsgo8678]

Actually everyone tours more now because no one buys albums anymore.

[@111RAMONES]

I was at this show! It was Great!

[@oceanking18]

I was the many here on the floor of this show! Awesome!

[@jimpatterson4396]

Best show I've ever seen been to over 1000 live shows all bands the best of the best

[@Imagine1965]

At that time David's voice was absolutely incredible.

[@robertschaffer1598]

Today his voice is totally shot. The worst out there that is still touring.

[@shaunclifton5281]

@@robertschaffer1598 No, David Lee Roth was the Man back in the day, but he is bad now. Just saw Don Dokken ...that was bad, and then there's Paul Stanley's lip syncing. Coverdale does have some good nights. He really does well when I have seen him in Biloxi. I wouldn't see KISS, DLR, or Dokken again, but I will go see Whitesnake when they come back.

[@robertschaffer1598]

@@shaunclifton5281 I agree some nights are worse than others. Not to brag but I seen Whitesnake in their heyday countless times. The first time believe it or not opening up for Quiet Riot on their Condition Critical tour 1984. And opening for Motley Crue 1987. They easily upstaged Motley Crue.

[@shaunclifton5281]

@@robertschaffer1598 Right there with you. I saw them on this Girls, Girls, Girls tour, and six more times since. I honestly am surprised how he sounds at other recent shows, but somehow he really does well when here.

[@robertschaffer1598]

@@shaunclifton5281 and it certainly doesn't hurt having a monster band behind you Tommy Aldridge is a beast. Always loved him Rudy Sarzo together hell of a rhythm section. Was blessed to be able to see the Diary of a Madman tour February 82 Detroit's Cobo Hall. A few weeks later Rhoads was gone. Rest in peace.

[@cristianquiros7704]

Killer line up love was at that point.. next album killer too!!!! My two favorite

[@Nothingisimpossible737]

Great band ¡ , I saw them in concert in miami 1990 is amazing how Coverdale sounds better when he got older , he’s voice was stronger then than when he was with deep purple ❤️🎸😎

[@ttestates1]

Sykes is a master player and song writer, it amazes me he really not known in US.

[@tanner_uncut]

imagine this concert with just him on guitar playing his own music.. it would've been far better than this. It took 2 guys to replace him🤦‍♂️

[@ernestkaiser6893]

Vivian is the man! seen them 1st row in '87 at the LA forum. They opened for Motley Crue

[@rikjones5924]

That same show Bret Michael's came out with motley and did jail house rock

[@kevinraabe457]

I simply cannot fathom being any member of Motley Crue and having to follow Whitesnake. That's just stupid. Glad n proud i NEVER bought 1 Motley Crue album ....the only positive i can say about MC is sometimes Mick Mars had good tone .....thats about it IMO....incidentally, i was busy worshipping Michael Schenker in the 80s....still am

[@russellcarter1872]

Kevin Raabe I saw them on this tour and Great White opened for them. Don’t remember them opening for Crüe.

[@kungpowmike9799]

Ernest Kaiser John Sykes is man!

[@ramonarreola4864]

I was there too

[@FullChokeFowl]

Best Snake lineup ever. Adrian and Vivian were the dynamic duo!

[@yabo2424]

Agreed !!

[@jyejye1077]

Dave and Marty! Marty and Jason!

[@ellisonsmith6517]

John Sikes smokes them both hands down

[@chad9166]

​@@ellisonsmith6517More like he smokes poles lmao nice try bud

[@kevinlawsonseattle]

argueably one of the best shows ive ever attended!

[@ianbale612]

All this beautiful chemistry went messed up when Steve Vai joined in. I just love this formation.

[@braincrisp1]

This right here is the epitome of a Supergroup.

[@waderznutz8605]

Best concert I've been too

[@freddyferrillo9704]

I saw this tour. In New York, Long Island. Summer of '87. Motley Crue headlined.

[@russellcrawford7453]

pink Yamaha Custom drum set with customized cage four symbols and bass drums hanging over the side of the drum riser, unique for 1987. Rock on Tommy

[@itsnotthecoughitsthecoffin612]

I think the set is red though but I like the four symbols:-)

[@sammue6349]

The 80's ruled!!

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

It was full of homosexuals.

[@chad9166]

​@afistfulofpimples1745 You'd know about that wouldn't you?

[@WARRIORNATION69]

I saw Whitesnake with Great White 3 weeks after the Tacoma show in Peoria, Il, Nov 8, 1987. Great White opened for them. Vivian Campbell road to the venue with David and Tawney Kitaen in the limo, while the rest of the band road in the bus. I got to meet both bands at Jumer's Castle Lodge in Peoria, before they left for the show! It was like meeting God's. Killer experience. Oh and Adrian did use the bow during is solo.

[@ricardogalrao3810]

Well brougth to the presence, Mike´s !! In Deed where glory times of Whitesnake shyne, tks for this Mike!🎸🎸🎤🎤

[@katherinemartin4426]

REALLY ENJOYED THIS FAR OUT VIDEO! WOW THE DRUMMER I COULD TELL HAS LOVED HIS DRUMS FOR A LONG TIME! GREAT SHOW! LOVE Y'ALL, KGM

[@Alanoffer]

Jeez, tommy is still drumming today with that level of commitment ,and power ,

[@jamesbresnahan8652]

reffoelcnu alouncelal Yup and he'll be 68 next month! Rock on, Tommy. 👍

[@mrorionfan1]

This awesome drum solo - I've heard many and this is equal to them! I got tired watching him!! Heard him later playing an awesome ending to "In The Still Of The Night" in 1990.

[@rugdnit911]

Tommy still doing it today… Absolute Savage

[@andreamclearen8949]

I had just graduated high school in June of 87 and turned 18 in July saw them in November Rudy is hot

[@kalebpost20]

Damn, Coverdale nailed it! Good Lord! Truly impressed! Wish he kept Sykes around and made more Zeppelin-esque tracks like Still of the Night. I hear a little Dazed and Confused and Heartbreaker with that one.

[@Scottocaster6668]

Those '80s ESP's had that special tone to them.

[@jurgencuypers8350]

saw this line up in the old days and thank god for that - Tommy is a monster

[@quinnadamarczuk2525]

That.... was fucking awesome to see this!!!.... a great way they did it back then... this made me feel I was as there in concert!...ty.

[@shawnstarks1743]

I saw them 3 times on that tour and yes, it was obvious then and now that Viv and Adrian didn't cover the 87 material well. However, if it wasn't them on that stage, it was going to be someone else believe that! However, to all you Sykes lovers out there, if he hadn't been such a tool, not humble and so cocky. He would have been on that stage. So blame him!! Personality matters.

[@gastonsggrigera8241]

UNO DE LOS MEJORES BATERISTAS DEL MUNDO PARA MI .QUE BANDA

[@JoeMoore-me5qk]

Great footage, thanks for sharing. I met Rudy and Adrian that year at a meet and greet super nice guys.