Brian Tichy quitte Whitesnake, remplacé par Tommy Aldridge

[Everflow]

Accessoirement il s'est également pété la clavicule ces derniers jours dans un accident de VTT, bref c'est dommage car il assurait à mort.

Renowned drummer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy, known for his tours of duty with BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE and most recently WHITESNAKE, has announced his departure from WHITESNAKE in order to focus on SOMETHING UNTO NOTHING (S.U.N.), the band he started with Sass Jordan, a Canadian icon and Juno Award winner. Bassist and singer Michael Devin, also a participant in S.U.N., will remain with WHITESNAKE.

Said WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale: "We are truly sad to see [Brian] go, but, we fully support the pursuit of his ambitions and sincerely wish him well. His fearless drumming brought a relentless driving edge and to our music that we fully embraced. Good luck, Brian... May the S.U.N. shine brightly on you!!"

WHITESNAKE has begun the search for a new drummer. There are several musicians already being considered.

A spokesman for the band said that this will not affect the forthcoming tour dates for 2013.

As previously reported, Tichy broke his collarbone last weekend in a mountain biking accident. As a result, he wasunable to take part in this past Monday night's (December 31) THE MOBY DICKS - All-Star Tribute To Led Zeppelin concert at Vamp'd in Las Vegas, Nevada and was temporarily replaced by QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali.

Tichy is one of the organizers of the Bonzo Bash NAMM Jamm 2013, which will take over Anaheim, California on Thursday, January 24 at the Observatory. Many of the drummers who have performed at past Bonzo Bashes are back, as well as some new. This is the chance for many out-of-towners to check a Bonzo Bash out as Natal and Marshall are presenting this on opening night of the NAMM show.

[Everflow]

Et c'est l'inévitable Tommy Aldridge qui revient une nouvelle fois dans le groupe!

WHITESNAKE has announced the return of drummer Tommy Aldridge to the group's ranks.

Commented WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale: "When I asked all the bandmembers to put together their wish-list of potential drummers for us, everyone, without exception, had Tommy Aldridge at the top of the list. Also, most of the fans who communicated their suggestions on Whitesnake.com wanted Tommy back in the band. So, without further ado, we are delighted to welcome him back with us. It seems it is our destiny to work together... this is going to be so much fun. Welcome back, Tommy Aldridge!!!"

Added Aldridge: "I can't express how honored and grateful I am to be back in the SNAKE fold. Working with David Coverdale & Co. has always been a labor of love. SO stoked to be back and finish what we started!!"

Said the band in a collective statement: "WHITESNAKE would like to thank all the amazing musicians who honored us by applying for the position of drummer. We were blown away by so much incredible talent and we wish each and every one the very best in their lives and careers."

[Yathin Lizzy]

C'est bien ça ! Y'avait déjà Doug Aldritch, maintenant Aldridge, ils vont peut être reprendre du Alter Bridge sur la prochaine tournée!

[Everflow]

Aldrich.

[Mr. Gig]

Dommage pour Tichy effectivement, un excellent batteur.

C'est lui qui occupait les fûts aux 50 Years Of Loud pour la commémoration de Marshall, et pour cogner aussi bien pendant près de 3h30, faut y aller.

[Graptemiss]

En tout cas devant une moumoute pareille, je m'incline

(tiens n'y a-t-il pas un Defender nommé Mout Mout?)

[ominergy]

Ce mec (Tommy Aldridge) est quand même terrible, j'ai l'impression qu'il a au moins 70 ans tellement il avait déjà l'air vieux quand il jouait avec Ozzy .

[Kiss of Death]

c'est vrai qu'il avait déjà l'air d'un papy dans les années 80, finalement il n'a pas tellement changé depuis !

[Everflow]

En tout cas devant une moumoute pareille, je m'incline

Et sa moumoute a du succès, il y a quelques années (il jouait dans Thin Lizzy) je l'ai croisé à Londres sortant du Hammersmith avec plusieurs femmes à chaque bras.

Tout ça pour dire que je pense qu'il est idéal pour Whitesnake, même si Tichy a lui aussi fait du bon boulot.

[Graptemiss]

Et sa moumoute a du succès, il y a quelques années (il jouait dans Thin Lizzy) je l'ai croisé à Londres sortant du Hammersmith avec plusieurs femmes à chaque bras.

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