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"The Ox and Chris, they were just breathtaking players," singer tells UCR.

"A genuinely funny, gifted man, whom I was honored to know and share a stage with," David Coverdale said of ex-bandmate.

Two-CD/Blu-ray set also features 'Stormbringer' demos, alternate track mixes, song-by-song commentary and more.

"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.

Singer David Coverdale is reportedly seeking treatment for a "persistent upper respiratory infection."

Decision follows dropping of several shows for various “health challenges.”

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

The Darkness frontman says experience made him “vomit in my mouth – in a really good way.”

It wasn't until guitarist John Sykes added his "embellishments" that Coverdale realized it could be a Whitesnake song.

C'mon Tina Turner, we need a cover version now!

Singer says he's retiring from the road once this trek is over.

Trek will also feature Swedish rockers Thundermother.