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Legendary Guitarist John Skyes Passes Away at 65 After Hard-Fought Battle With Cancer

Legendary British guitarist John Skyes has passed away at 65.
What Was Bernie Marsden's Cause of Death? Former Whitesnake Guitarist Dead at 72

Bernie Marsden was part of the Whitesnake's lineup from 1978 to 1982.#BernieMarsden #Whitesnake
David Coverdale's Health Conditions To Affect Whitesnake's 2023 Schedule

David Coverdale revealed he has been experiencing the "ugliest ailments" in his life.#DavidCoverdale #Whitesnake
Whitesnake Withdraws From Scorpions’ Tour: David Coverdale’s Health Condition Revealed

Whitesnake's David Coverdale revealed his medical condition in a statement, leading them to cancel their appearance on The Scorpions' tour.#Whitesnake #TheScorpions
‘Sons of Anarchy’ Actress Drea de Matteo Engaged! Whitesnake’s Bassist Proposes on Stage

English rock band Whitesnake has seen its fair share of line-up changes but as of 2010, Michael Devin has held his own as the band's bassist. He took the opportunity to propose to "Sopranos" actress Drea D Matteo at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino gig Saturday night in Atlantic City.
Alan Doyle Talks Russell Crowe, Van Halen and New Album 'So Let's Go' with Music Times [EXCLUSIVE]

Alan Doyle often gets associated with Russell Crowe as a musician (he's contributed to several of the Australian's bands) and as an actor (where he's appeared in Robin Hood and other projects). Give the guy a break: Doyle's had a 20-year career with Canadian folk rockers Great Big Sea and he's recently launched his second solo album, So Let's Go. He spoke with Music Times about the inspiration behind the title, how he met Crowe under the most Canadian of circumstances and how, if he'd had his way, he'd be shredding in a hair metal band and not singing Newfoundland sea shanties (with no offense meant to sea shanties).
Universal Music Group Lawsuit: Chuck D, Rick James and More Win $11.5 Million Settlement

Universal Music has come to a settlement with a substantial number of its former artists—including Chuck D, Dave Mason of Traffic and Rick James (by way of a trust, as the guitarist is deceased)—regarding the distribution of royalties from digital downloads. The sum comes out to $11.5 million to be split among numerous parties, as well as an increase in the royalty percentage received by formers going forward. The plaintiffs alleged that Universal's labeling of digital music earnings as "sales" rather than "licenses" took money off the table for artists.