Bernie Marsden, the original guitarist for English hard rock band Whitesnake, died “peacefully” on Aug. 24, according to a social media post from his family. He was 72. “On behalf of hi…
remembrance, writing, “I’ve just woken up to the awful news that my old friend & former Snake Bernie Marsden has passed. My sincere thoughts & prayers to his beloved family, friends & fans. A genuinely funny, gifted man, whom I was honored to know & share a stage with RIP, Bernie XXX.”
Marsden was best known for his successful four-year run with Whitesnake which launched in 1978 and ended in 1982. He was a part of the original lineup that included Coverdale, bassist Neil Murray, guitarist Mick Moody and drummer Dave Dowie. Marsden contributed to the multi-platinum-selling band’s first five albums, from “Trouble” through “Saints & Sinners.
After Whitesnake, Marsden played in several other bands, including Alaska, MGM and the Moody Marsden Band, and also contributed to other records for Jack Bruse, Jon Lord and Ian Paice. He also built his own solo career that spanned several albums. His first release was “Green and Blues” in 1995 and his latest set, “Trios,” came out last year.
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