Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra recently addressed questions about the band\u2019s future in an interview with The Rock N\u2019 Roll And Coffee Show.<\/p>\n
When asked whether Whitesnake is in a holding period or definitively done, Hoekstra carefully deflected to frontman David Coverdale for any official statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, that would have to come from David, like in terms of whether or not he\u2019s definitively\u2026 He\u2019s never stated as such,\u201d Hoekstra said. \u201cBut it\u2019s been a minute now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hoekstra emphasized that making any definitive statements about the band\u2019s status isn\u2019t his place. He noted his relatively recent tenure with the group as a reason for his caution.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel like that\u2019s not my place to ever say because I would never want to say that definitively and have that not be the case,\u201d he continued. \u201cDavid is obviously been, I don\u2019t know, 50 years involved in Whitesnake and I\u2019m just a guy who kind of came on for the last chapter. So I feel like I\u2019m out of place trying to talk about any kind of, you know, what the plans would be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hoekstra\u2019s cautious response reflects the uncertain status of Whitesnake since the band went on hiatus in 2022. American Songwriter reported that Coverdale suffered a serious respiratory infection that forced the band to cut short their European farewell tour and cancel a North American leg.<\/p>\n
The band last performed with Coverdale officially in June 2022 before the hiatus began. Coverdale has indicated in recent years that retirement from touring was a possibility due to age and health concerns. However, he has not definitively ended Whitesnake. He has given permission for band members to perform Whitesnake material without him.<\/p>\n
In summer 2025, most members except Coverdale performed together at the Zaje\u010dar Guitar Festival in Serbia under the name \u201cWhitesnake Experience by the Members of Whitesnake.\u201d The Highway Star noted that this lineup included Joel Hoekstra on guitar, Tommy Aldridge on drums, Marco Mendoza on bass, Michele Luppi on keyboards, and Dino Jelusick singing lead.<\/p>\n
Hoekstra\u2019s involvement in these post-hiatus performances positions him as a key figure in keeping Whitesnake\u2019s music alive. He continues to respect Coverdale\u2019s legacy and authority over the band\u2019s official status. Outside Whitesnake, Hoekstra is also known for his involvement in other hard rock projects and his solo work.<\/p>\n
Any official announcement regarding Whitesnake\u2019s future would need to come directly from David Coverdale himself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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