Whitesnake

"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.

Frontman is still committed to the band's farewell tour plans.

That sweet, sweet lion's mane is no more.

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

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

Guitar virtuoso played on band's 1989 album 'Slip of the Tongue.'

The band's other guitarist had to cover solos for him.

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