<P> David Coverdale ( born 22 September 1951 ) is an English rock singer best known for his work with Whitesnake , a hard rock band he founded in 1978 . Before Whitesnake , Coverdale was the lead singer of Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976 , after which he established his solo career . A collaboration with Jimmy Page resulted in a 1993 album that was a commercial and critical success . In 2016 , Coverdale was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple , giving one of the band 's induction speeches . Coverdale is known in particular for his powerful blues - tinged voice . </P>
<P> David Coverdale ( born 22 September 1951 ) is an English rock singer best known for his work with Whitesnake , a hard rock band he founded in 1978 . Before Whitesnake , Coverdale was the lead singer of Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976 , after which he established his solo career . A collaboration with Jimmy Page resulted in a 1993 album that was a commercial and critical success . In 2016 , Coverdale was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple , giving one of the band 's induction speeches . Coverdale is known in particular for his powerful blues - tinged voice . </P>
when did david coverdale play in deep purple
when did david coverdale play in deep purple
from 1973 to 1976
from 1973 to 1976