Whitesnake Penis Myth Uncovered

  • 17 February 2006

British rocker [DAVID COVERDALE](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/david-coverdale) has confirmed the urban myth that his band [Whitesnake](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/whitesnake) was named after his penis.

Many fans of the 1980s group presumed the story was nothing more than rumour - but Coverdale is happy to clear up any confusion.

He says, "Totally. Probably if I was from Asia it would be a different colour. But being a Yorkshire lad and all..."