Whitesnake & Steve Vai - Hellfest 2022 - Still of the Night

[@1francosvizzero]

I don't care that he's old, and he lost his voice, the guy is a legend. Respect.

[@jimmyz2098]

Agree 100%. He's done. Cooked. That amazing voice is long gone now. But who cares? He's still at least in the ball-park.... and trying. And he's.... well..... he's.... David. Freaking. Coverdale! 💥

[@frannyp46]

He should take a leaf out of David Bowie’s book. When he realised he couldn’t reach certain notes, he changed the key.

[@mariahannes1]

agree 100 percent

[@4classicbanda774]

I share your opinion brother.

[@greywebs1944]

I think Dave has a shit microphone, be better indoors sounds shit 🤨

[@jbksdad1799]

for his age, this is an amazing performance. Screw the haters! Whitesnake is one of the best rock bands of all time!

[@shawnbogstie2827]

Until he fired Sykes. Vai killed WS and so did Coverdale's insistence of writing about Tawny Kittaen. This is just sad. Vai's solo is tasteless. If you don't know, Sykes basically made the entirety of the 87 album while Coverdale was off in LA .

[@ruiseartalcorn]

For sure!!!

[@1970borntorun]

Dude, I love Whitesnake as much as anyone, or at least, USED to. There's a lot to be said for retiring with dignity, and not embarrassing yourself and letting down your fans. Unlike what David Coverdale has chosen to do. The last decent album was Slip of the Tongue, and that was just barely "acceptable" compared to the self-titled record in 1987. Stop living in 1988, take off your rose colored glasses and sell your IROC Camaro lol

[@cherobinson6371]

Is he using AutoTune amd prerecorded bits? I’m not so sure half it isn’t a recorded act

[@robgray4188]

Why dont they just know when it's time to stop, they have a legacy, I guess cash now is more important

[@circa33]

SOOOO cool to see Vai and David sharing a stage , at THIS stage of life. For all the critics...so what if Coverdale can't hit the notes the same? He's given us DECADES and to see him out there doing it with passion, love and fun and not just calling in a performance. While I of course miss the classic players of WS, the new line up is top notch . Nothing but love and respect for Coverdale, Vai and WS

[@Subhrocks1]

Those are haters and cows, not critics. Real critics are real intellectuals

[@scottb9918]

To make a comment about a singer's voice at this age after what was already said DECADES of amazing music and vocs is like making fun of an old guy because he's 75 and doesn't play softball or run a marathon like he did when he was 27. Jeez....

[@marshalle.s.m.5578]

Very cool to see. Takes me back to bring 13 years old and watching their videos with Tawny in them from their self titled album. Thanks for posting!

[@rosemarygarcia8694]

To be able to still perform at 70 is cool, respect this man , if you listened to his music his range was amazing. we are lucky to still have him around to see him perform. Rock on David !

[@oliviermalhomme9923]

Jeff Beck performed until his recent passing at 78, and he was better than ever

[@gaelleonard8830]

Yeah...but there comes a time.....

[@gaelleonard8830]

Hes TRYING....but its not the David of old.....

[@gaelleonard8830]

Frankly, other than the superb guitarists...fuck!!!!¡

[@gaelleonard8830]

Performing to make money ..even though he isnt able to...

[@chosenone2964]

Man , we are getting old, but we will always be the coolest generation

[@svogender]

Agree agree..!! I'm only 63... So sorry to interrupt..!! 🤣🤣👍

[@GT1004]

David has earned his place. Would be honored to see him no matter how he sang. He’s looking great and still kicking

[@mrmarshmadness1]

Whitesnake are going on 45 years as a band and people STILL pay good money to see and hear them perform. Quite a testament to the quality of the work - and David has been the driving force behind it. Loved his work with Deep Purple before that and only got to see him perform live once (opening for Jethro Tull in LA circa 1980). Good for him for still drawing a crowd - he certainly deserves that recognition even if time has taken a toll on his voice. Thanks for posting this great clip!

[@kevincoleman9855]

What we know of them from the late eighties on couldn’t have happened with John Sykes. Full stop.

[@MB-nj4ln]

Living legend. What a band. You can hear the powerful voice of Federico Luppi hitting the high notes. Saw them a few years ago and love the show. Long live Whitesnake

[@clifft7832]

Steve Vai is probably the greatest all around guitarist that ever lived. Enjoy every chance to hear him play, because he won't be around forever.

[@fabiogirardi2050]

Vai Need three Lifes to pass the feeling the Heart the passion of Syke s solo.....

[@laloquiros]

The fact that they are doing what they love at that age with the same passion in their hearts is what makes Rock & Roll GREAT!!!!. All the gratitude & respect 🫡.

[@conorsmith8551]

Amazing

[@baxworld]

Legend!!! At 71 this man is still savage!!! Respect!!! 🎶

[@gladosgladosen3080]

Nothing else than Respect. I would hear this all day long. Instead of playback. He is old and still can sing. David is a music legend.

[@MrSvante88]

Heard people complain he doesn’t sing well any more but have to say it sounds better than I thought, especially given he’s what, 73?

[@raechelyndawn2580]

He’s not old… he is like fine wine. There’s a difference you know.

[@paravan2000]

You need your ears checked. This is absolutely horrible.

[@gladosgladosen3080]

@@paravan2000 How would you sound like singing at age 70+++? Like a broken cat. Don't be so judgmental, your life and voice changes you know.

[@FleetAdmiral215]

2x Absolute Legends ! ' John Sykes' & Steve Vai's we're the Best Guitarist's Whitesnake Ever Had !!!!!!

[@raechelyndawn2580]

Don’t care what any of you say or comment here. We are talking about legends and they have already proved themselves 1000-times over! There are very few musicians of any age that can compare or compete….period! I thank my generation of musicians for killing it for all these years!! Was blessed to have had the greatest music ever and I am still listening!!

[@SincerityJ]

My generation too. LOVE the old hard rock. Today's hip hop take over, can't stand it! It's not music, and they don't sing, just talk.

[@Sephcala]

"Once a snake, always a f#cking snake" You got that right DC!!!!!!

[@andreamercurio6278]

Una de las más grandes leyendas del rock.....el gran David coverdale !!!!

[@jimreid963]

I put him down as one of the best singers ever, seen him so many times. His vocals on this are at times painful to hear but you know he is 70 and this is party time and this is his last lap. Don’t be snobs and pick faults with him.

[@chelosocal8704]

Is extremely emotional to see this guys still kicking asses on stage.

[@conorsmith8551]

I need to go see whitesnake live

[@mikenagoda]

For some reason, David's voice being shot actually works for me - the extra rasp and roughness actually makes it more raw and heavier, imo. I don't mind this at all.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

I agree. Sod the high notes - the general sound is awesome!!!

[@letthatsinkin7879]

Agreed

[@carolinepierson-gower3024]

I agree. I love to hear him sing however it comes out which still is so sad sexy beautiful in this song. Goosebumps, baby!

[@adrianofgold]

He sounds amazing for a 70 year old. He has nothing to prove he was one of the greatest Heavy metal singers ever.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

He.s not heavy metal he.s a rock singer

[@toosmoothtomoove3510]

You need an ear doctor !

[@kenethcubilla7766]

@e-mail88170 years old and he is rocking 🫡

[@x7H3x0N3x]

I believe you mean “hair metal”

[@hieinh]

@@x7H3x0N3x Blues singer

[@1francosvizzero]

The dude singing the awesome backing vocals during the chorus is Michele Luppi, a great italian metal singer

[@randyhaynes6438]

Yeah bro him and Dino are amazing singers

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Enjoy it while David is still here. One day we will hear the news, and it will fuck you up. David sir, you fuckin legend! Here's some fer ya! 🤘

[@carlosmontalvan9154]

David Coverdale es un verdadero héroe. Este hombre canta con el corazón. Es demasiado para esta época y por eso es una leyenda.

[@samtlachiquero5227]

exacto. Canta con el corazón, por que esa garganta está terriblemente jodida. Debería retirarse.

[@ChrisArrowood7309]

Very classy, by all involved. Loved seeing them together, even though we all know Vai surely didn't have to. I don't expect bands to always perform as well as they did in their hey-day. I do expect them to stay classy and respect the fans and have a good time. Well done WS and Vai!

[@TheMarty108]

Seriously, when you take into consideration the fact that the frontman is over 70 years old and has played thousands of concerts… He fucking kicks all sorts of ass. We love you, Sir Coverdale and thank you for everything! ❤️🤘❤️🤘❤️

[@simonleaf9038]

He nailed the vocals at Cardiff on the last night of the UK. The man is a legend.

[@strnglhld]

Yeah I think he’s using backing tracks now

[@matijamajhen5674]

@@strnglhld nope. he has Dino Jelusick

[@lakaynoeltv8294]

Thank You Dave and the Rest of the Guys that make Whitesnake 1987...You are 1 of the bands that make My Youth Days...happy back then..

[@benjaminhawke2080]

David Coverdale has made some of the best Rock Music ever. Class act. Steve Vai and Joel Hokstra an excellent combo. This is Rock Music at it's best.. I don't care if they got old. We all are headed that way. Much Respect.

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

One of the greatest rock bands ever, and this is my favorite White Snake song!

[@TruthMan1234]

Enjoy it while we can , DC is a legend and we will NEVER have legends like this again . Thank You DC and all the members of Whitesnake for years of great music ! Peace, Love, & Godspeed!

[@annamariagarcia9969]

Hear, hear! ROCK ON DAVIIIIIIIIIID!!!!

[@manowar3207]

Динозавры жанра, браво!! ☀️🎸🤘🎤🤘☀️

[@Capitao70]

Steve Vai, monstro!

[@obiwanmedeiros4501]

People saying this is bad, for how old David is, this is fucking great. He's definitely not at his peak, but this is far from bad. I'll be so glad if at his age I'm 10% of the guy he is now.

[@metatron333ascension]

he isnt vince neil bad for sure.

[@EddyEE1968]

@@metatron333ascension come on guys this is not how you say farewell , should have done that earlier with a bang. the background vocals are doin a good job though.

[@written12]

I think you’re right.

[@fondolon]

One of the greatest riffs ever..... Tommy back there still killing it on skins

[@cybergnetwork588]

Tommy is an outstanding performer and a very kind person. My favorite drummer by far.

[@murphyr31]

Coverdale is kicking ass up there, thank god for him and the band. I’m 51 and he’s part of the soundtrack of my youth. 🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻🎸

[@Friskee62]

Same here and I am 75...saw them twice years ago.

[@conniecostner9665]

I say the same exact thing!!!

[@0-verdad.absoluta]

🤘🤘🫵🫵Long Live White Snake and Vai

[@lookmanostrings]

The great thing about Vai is that he's always operated at 500% compared to other guitarists, so when he's older and slows down, he's still at 200% capacity in relation to most guitarists. What a legend. ❤🎸

[@geraldhartley]

That comment doesn't even make sense. I get what you're trying to say, but there's no such thing as more than 100%.

[@lookmanostrings]

@@geraldhartley don't take things so literally, it was mostly a turn of phrase. If you're on the spectrum, my apologies. Don't worry too much about it :)

[@geraldhartley]

@@lookmanostrings Not on the spectrum at all, but kids now days actually think giving 110% means something. It gets annoying.

[@fernandocrespophotography8680]

They are living legend! Coverdale is absolutely a blessing singer! Long life to the king

[@dizzymirror]

Thank you for uploading, shots very close to DC, I can see his all expressions. How emotional Vai plays for DC, for his farewell tour stage. Thanks again🙏🥹

[@spacejailguy9103]

I wanna see Whitesnake live!

[@cristianquiros7704]

Yeah respect he was great he is great today...and ooooh is that tommy Aldridge on drums????? Fyeah

[@petergabriel8448]

Coverdale is a legend! How many of his kind will we celebrate in 40 years time? ***sound of crickets***

[@Kakarot4812]

David Coverdale, what a legend. Yes, he’s aged but it’s like a fine wine. For being 70 he’s still working for that raw rock sound. It’s their farewell and what a farewell.

[@canyonproductions7683]

I saw that tour in like 90 or ‘91 ? It was probably the End of Glam Rock. Marked an era. This is awesome to see Vai back onstage and with Daves band kickin a$$! Dino, Tanya, Tommy and Joel all top notch. Warms my heart. Thank you🙏🏻

[@thefonzkiss]

90. They didn’t tour in 91.

[@canyonproductions7683]

@ Fonz- you might be right!

[@dextermorgan1]

I think he sounds pretty good. Can he hit all the notes he hit back in the day? No, but most people his age can't even get on a stage anymore. Respect.

[@robsco1249]

I think we can forgive him for singing out of tune like at 1:52 or for needing the help of other singers, this Is the farewell tour... David was one of the greatest rock vocalist ever.

[@hnguye22]

Cloverdale is still can sing but his tone is out, smoking is degrading his vocal cord.

[@bobabooey4537]

@@hnguye22 Name is David Coverdale.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@hnguye22 He stopped smoking decades ago. What's causing him issues is the fact he's old. Vocal cords don't last forever.

[@strnglhld]

@@ZiddersRooFurry Tell that to my screeching mother-in-law

[@Bowiiihowdy]

​@ZiddersRooFurry especially the ones that sing in those higher registers.. Paul Stanley has issues as well

[@ppuntrotzooizooi7692]

Coverdale, Sykes, Vai, Hoekstra, Aldridge, Vandenberg, Sarzo, Mendoza, Campbell, Beach, ALL are Whitesnake legends! I take my hat of to them. Blueprint of my youth also.. i’m 54. Keep Rockin’!! I’ll sleep when i’m dead.

[@almay9194]

AND YOU THINK THAT SYKES - THE GUITARIST, THE MAIN SONGS ARRANGER OF THE VERY SUCCESSFUL WHITESNAKE 1987 ALBUM - IS NOTHING❓️❓️ NOT TO MENTION HE HAS A VERY SUCCESFUL SOLO CARREER AS A GUITARIST AND SINGER❗️ YOU DID NOT MENTION HIS NAME ⁉️⁉️ And do you even know giants like Aldridge, Dunbar the very influential Whitesnake drummers⁉️

[@ppuntrotzooizooi7692]

@@almay9194 No. he is added. Forgot to mention his name not on purpose… 😎

[@almay9194]

@@ppuntrotzooizooi7692 OK. 😊

[@EarthAltar]

@@almay9194 Marsden and Moody were first. With Lord and Paice on keys and drums. Whitesnake was making great music long before 1987. Sykes was great, but he was there only briefly. Reb Beach has been the longest standing member next to Coverdale, and has contributed more to Whitesnake than Sykes ever did. He's only on two albums. Both are great records, but there's a lot more to dig into in the Blanc Serpens catalogue.

[@IFbox-r8x]

he`s legend and this song the best all times and i belive next generations still playing this song next 30 years in the future

[@NathaliePogneaux]

C était un grand moment inoubliable. J ai adoré. Merci Sir Coverdale

[@christate3976]

He can still sing better than me ,absolute fair play and respect to the man ,immense career ,true legend .

[@carrieanne5415]

If I was filming this, I would show Steve Via a lot more. He is a legend! So is Coverdale though. Oh yeah and Tommy Aldridge. What a line up!

[@jaymeU2]

For some reason videos have always planted on the singer even during solos, sad, why we don’t have more Randy Rhoads footage

[@V3ntilator]

@@jaymeU2 When i film concerts i dont do these mistakes. I also think its annoying with wrong focus.

[@carrieanne5415]

@@jaymeU2 you sound like me, usually the last I want to see is the front man. I want to see them play those instruments lol Omg I love love love Randy!!! I sure am with you on wishing there was more footage on him!

[@jaymeU2]

@@carrieanne5415 yessssss glad there are others like me haha

[@christopheleroy3264]

Steve Vai came on stage only from the solo, that's why he was not filmed before

[@scottb4541]

F*cking epic!! The hair on my neck stood up when Vai entered!!

So much talent on one stage.. very cool.

[@vicroberts3080]

fuck i hope i still look and sound as good at 70!

[@amd125]

Respect, incredible performance 😍

[@gitarman666]

Dave digging down deep for those notes Keeping the faith!

[@sasaradosavljevic9398]

david fucking Coverdale and Steve fucking Vai man ❤️🎸🍷🇷🇸🇷🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ they did so much im their Life lived rock n roll 100000000,%% thank you so much Guys !!! Cheers ❤️🍷

[@64siskat96]

🇷🇸🦅

[@miromihajlovski9523]

David is the No.1 rock singer of the world.LEGEND.

[@edster612]

I just love that they're having fun and performing some classics. Just the coolest thing possible.

[@user-xm4nt0771]

Потрясающе! Сколько них энергии! Дэвиду 71, Стиву Вэю - 62, и они в строю, хоть и заслужили во-всех смыслах, спокойную жизнь. А может, потому они и Великие, что никогда, к спокойной жизни не стремились ?)

[@eileenlovesflowers]

I think he sounds great!

[@gabrielnakhata]

Quanta lembrança me trouxe desde criança pirava na formação de 90'

[@fredericoramos2942]

Great performance 🎤

[@kenethcubilla7766]

Hay algo que me encanta de esta banda y es su cantante David Coverdale a su edad canta como si tuviera 20 años y claro, su voz no es la misma pero su alma resuena en cada nota lo deja todo en el escenario

[@kairos174]

quisieran muchos cantar como este maestro es un monstruo tremendo show de verdad una de mis influencias vocales ...

[@MikhailGrenaderov]

From Russia with love! Bravo !!!❤❤❤

[@pawsart]

there are really nobody else like these guys who defined and embodied the genre of music we all love. voices change over time, but they are really deliver a fabulous show 😊

[@bluegreen1645]

カッコ良すぎるゥーッ!この曲大好き!😄

[@zakkrick]

Having two of the greatest guitar players ever playing together. That’s awesome

[@yettiman2817]

2 ? One for sure. You lower the class of greatest if you include Adrian. Hes not even above average. Maybe top 200.

[@cristiancabrera6627]

Que hermoso escuchar que lo deja todo a su edad, una gloria viviente! Larga vida al ROck!

[@gustavobidela2732]

Yo nunca lo ví en el escenario pero se que una de las mejores banda tengo 39 años no viví su mejor época pero me encanta sus canciones se darán cuenta que no se inglés pero sus canciones y videos miro traducido son geniales

[@jeffcook8594]

These two icons are having a blast thanks for this caution to the wind awesome

[@StevanVasilic-yz7pq]

Svaka ti cast Dejvide prava si legenda dugoooo pevao jos

[@michael71200]

Steve Remained Friends With Everybody!!! That's Another Reason Why He's So Cool!!!

[@jimmyz2098]

Agreed on that 100%. I'm not a Steve Vai fan, to be honest. It's just a style thing. But I honestly think he is one of the good guys in rock. And obviously... he is a guitar stud. It's just a style preference for me. But yeah - super cool that he still gets along with everyone.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@jimmyz2098 We need more people with attitudes like yours. People who might not be into whatever or whoever but still do their best to appreciate what makes those people or things special to others. You rock. ...gotta be something about people with 'Z' in their names. We go to 11. :)

[@aprolifix]

@@jimmyz2098 True, Steve gets along with mostly everyone, thats why David kissed him in this clip :)

[@image30p]

Wow what a nice performance! When Dave hits that note, "In the still of the noooooooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!"

[@FeelingShred]

2:10 beneath all this outside layer of appearances and personas, the Real Voice is still there, mostly intact, and that's all that matters 🙏🙏🤘

[@Paulosav1970]

It's actually not

[@DexterDexter123]

the one time i’d not want to see vai. doing his thing when i’d have been waiting the entire song to hear that solo. love steve, love dave. what a record.

[@vaibanez17]

Coverdale still has what makes a true rockstar, and cool to have Vai up there ripping too.

[@robb4340]

Favorite Singer & Favorite Guitarist On Stage. just awesome !

[@edbigtruck]

If sucks getting Older. He was one of Rocks greatest vocalist. Much like the prize fighter who doesn’t have it anymore. You wanna root for them. But Deep Down you know they need to hang it up.

[@jeremiasnovaisteodoro9809]

São uma banda bastante original , um som denso ,e poderoso , Whitesnake ,e deep purple São ad maiores bandas Hard rock e heavy metal está na ativa até hoje

[@sweetsounds9674]

Things I've noticed about older rockers; they lose the ego, gain some weight and are more thankful doing what they do.

[@tamilis69]

Forever Whitesnake 🎶🎹🎸

[@FLH-lb9yr]

デイヴィッド・カヴァデールかっこよさが号泣もん。スティーブヴァイとかまじ最高。 泣いたー

[@cristinadias3946]

Love David, monster of rock, legend❤️🔥🤟

[@martinjamesmix]

Man is rock legend.. After all these years, no wonder that voice is shot to pieces... But he still gives it a fkin good go. He's had his issues with nodules, but you got to take your hat off to the guy. he's still rockin'...

[@gerardog.931]

Awesome!!!!

[@ИбрагимАдс]

Суперрр все вместе вся команда Девид ,Стив а также весь состав и все составы супер музыкантов за все время Вайтснейка.Огонь космос шедевр легенды. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥Они всегда на высоте. 💫💫💫💫💫💥

[@estherperezgalvez3922]

Es una leyenda viviente! ❤️

[@misterrock561]

Ah Siiii, No me digas!!!! 🤗

[@alejandroherrera4567]

Living legend!! Respect!!

[@leepifer7645]

Respect to a great voice, hard Rock archetype of the best. David Coverdale just forgot what he owns to John Sykes for this legendary album.

[@Konketsuthelonewolf]

A timeless classic that will never die.

[@PCTubone]

Amazing guys , I love them 👍👆

[@幸枝-e9o]

スネイクの男達はどこまでも逃亡します。貴方のライオン🦁ヘアーがとても懐かしいです💓💓🥰🥰🎤🎸🍷🍷🍾

[@vt68]

Living legends!!! Hell yeah!

[@daveneo3580]

Whitesnake were my first favorite rock/metal band ...1987...bought all there back catalogue after that

[@jeremiasnovaisteodoro9809]

Excelente performance

[@DiegoLopez-nn1ht]

I love how he presents steve, he always presented him like that

[@darrylcole2097]

Tommy Aldridge is probably older than them all... Awesome Drummer still Kickin' Ass...!!!

[@carolinepierson-gower3024]

David Coverdale is from our generation, and i still play his music often because Whitesnake rocks!!! I think he looks great, though at times reminded me a bit of Robert Plant and Joe Elliott. And little Stevie Vai. Frick'n AWESOME! The two of them together, just loved his arm draped across Steve!❤❤🎉😅😊