David Coverdale

"Truthfully, I simply don't want to do anything at this time in my life that will open the door to regret," Whitesnake leader explains.

"It's such a game-changing, life-changing thing," he reflects on his 1973 debut with legendary band.

"It breaks my heart not to do it," says Whitesnake frontman.

See what was going on in music 50 years ago.

Band members have faced various health woes while on their farewell tour.

Singer plans one more road trip, but he’ll keep working on studio projects.

Album from 1997 will get first-ever U.S. release.

Whitesnake are wrapping it up.

The singer finds the humor in retiring at the age of 69.