Everything that happened to Whitesnake’s lineup, in order — each entry says what it was.

1. 1978
   • 
     ★ Original lineupBernie Marsden

     electric guitar

   • DD
     ★ Original lineupDave Dowle

     drums (drum set)

   • 
     ★ Original lineupJon Lord

     keyboard

   • 
     ★ Original lineupMicky Moody

     electric guitar

   • 
     ★ Original lineupNeil Murray

     bass guitar

   • PS
     ★ Original lineupPeter Solley

     member

   • PS
     → Left the bandPeter Solley

     member · 1978–1978

   ›Lineup after 1978 (6)

   • Dave Dowledrums (drum set)
   • Bernie Marsdenelectric guitar
   • Jon Lordkeyboard
   • Micky Moodyelectric guitar
   • Neil Murraybass guitar
   • David Coverdalelead vocals
2. 1979
   • 
     + JoinedIan Paice

     drums (drum set)

   • DD
     → Left the bandDave Dowle

     drums (drum set) · 1978–1979

   ›Lineup after 1979 (6)

   • Bernie Marsdenelectric guitar
   • Jon Lordkeyboard
   • Micky Moodyelectric guitar
   • Neil Murraybass guitar
   • David Coverdalelead vocals
   • Ian Paicedrums (drum set)
3. 1982
   • 
     + JoinedCozy Powell

     drums (drum set)

   • 
     + JoinedMel Galley

     electric guitar

   • 
     → Left the bandBernie Marsden

     electric guitar · 1978–1982

   • 
     → Left the bandIan Paice

     drums (drum set) · 1979–1982

   ›Lineup after 1982 (6)

   • Jon Lordkeyboard
   • Micky Moodyelectric guitar
   • Neil Murraybass guitar
   • David Coverdalelead vocals
   • Mel Galleyelectric guitar
   • Cozy Powelldrums (drum set)
4. 1984
   • 
     + JoinedJohn Sykes

     electric guitar

   • 
     → Left the bandJon Lord

     keyboard · 1978–1984

   • 
     → Left the bandMel Galley

     electric guitar · 1982–1984

   • 
     → Left the bandMicky Moody

     electric guitar · 1978–1984

   • 
     → Left the bandNeil Murray

     bass guitar · 1978–1984

   ›Lineup after 1984 (3)

   • David Coverdalelead vocals
   • Cozy Powelldrums (drum set)
   • John Sykeselectric guitar
5. 1985
   • 
     → Left the bandCozy Powell

     drums (drum set) · 1982–1985

   ›Lineup after 1985 (2)

   • David Coverdalelead vocals
   • John Sykeselectric guitar
6. 1987
   • 
     + JoinedAdrian Vandenberg

     electric guitar

   • 
     + JoinedAynsley Dunbar

     drums (drum set)

   • 
     + JoinedRudy Sarzo

     bass guitar

   • 
     + JoinedVivian Campbell

     electric guitar

   • 
     → Left the bandAynsley Dunbar

     drums (drum set) · 1987–1987

   • 
     → Left the bandJohn Sykes

     electric guitar · 1984–1987

   ›Lineup after 1987 (6)

   • David Coverdalelead vocals
   • Aynsley Dunbardrums (drum set)
   • Vivian Campbellelectric guitar
   • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
   • Rudy Sarzobass guitar
   • Adrian Vandenbergelectric guitar
7. 1988
   • 
     → Left the bandVivian Campbell

     electric guitar · 1987–1988

   ›Lineup after 1988 (4)

   • David Coverdalelead vocals
   • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
   • Rudy Sarzobass guitar
   • Adrian Vandenbergelectric guitar
8. 1989
   • 
     + JoinedSteve Vai

     electric guitar

   ›Lineup after 1989 (5)

   • David Coverdalelead vocals
   • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
   • Rudy Sarzobass guitar
   • Adrian Vandenbergelectric guitar
   • Steve Vaielectric guitar
9. 1991
   • 
     → Left the bandAdrian Vandenberg

     electric guitar · 1987–1991

   • 
     → Left the bandRudy Sarzo

     bass guitar · 1987–1991

   • 
     → Left the bandSteve Vai

     electric guitar · 1989–1991

10. 1994
    • PM
      + JoinedPaul Mirkovich

      keyboard

    • 
      + JoinedWarren DeMartini

      electric guitar

    • PM
      → Left the bandPaul Mirkovich

      keyboard · 1994–1994

    • 
      → Left the bandWarren DeMartini

      electric guitar · 1994–1994

    ›Lineup after 1994 (5)

    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Warren DeMartinielectric guitar
    • Paul Mirkovichkeyboard
    • Rudy Sarzobass guitar
    • Adrian Vandenbergelectric guitar
11. 1997
    • 
      + JoinedTony Franklin

      bass guitar

    • 
      → Left the bandTony Franklin

      bass guitar · 1997–1997

    ›Lineup after 1997 (3)

    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Tony Franklinbass guitar
    • Adrian Vandenbergelectric guitar
12. 1998
    • 
      ✝ DiedCozy Powell

      accidental death — traffic collision · at Bristol · aged 51

13. 2002
    • 
      + JoinedDavid Coverdale

      lead vocals

    • 
      + JoinedDoug Aldrich

      electric guitar

    • 
      + JoinedMarco Mendoza

      bass guitar

    • 
      + JoinedReb Beach

      electric guitar

    • 
      + JoinedTimothy Drury

      keyboard

    ›Lineup after 2002 (6)

    • Marco Mendozabass guitar
    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
    • Timothy Drurykeyboard
    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
14. 2005
    • 
      + JoinedUriah Duffy

      bass guitar

    • 
      → Left the bandMarco Mendoza

      bass guitar · 2002–2005

    ›Lineup after 2005 (6)

    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
    • Timothy Drurykeyboard
    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Uriah Duffybass guitar
15. 2007
    • 
      + JoinedChris Frazier

      drums (drum set)

    ›Lineup after 2007 (6)

    • Timothy Drurykeyboard
    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Uriah Duffybass guitar
    • Chris Frazierdrums (drum set)
16. 2008
    • 
      ✝ DiedMel Galley

      natural causes — esophageal cancer · at Heath Hayes and Wimblebury · aged 60

    ›Lineup after 2008 (6)

    • Timothy Drurykeyboard
    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Uriah Duffybass guitar
    • Chris Frazierdrums (drum set)
17. 2010
    • 
      + JoinedMichael Devin

      bass

    • 
      → Left the bandChris Frazier

      drums (drum set) · 2007–2010

    • 
      → Left the bandTimothy Drury

      keyboard · 2002–2010

    • 
      → Left the bandUriah Duffy

      bass guitar · 2005–2010

    ›Lineup after 2010 (4)

    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Michael Devinbass
18. 2011
    • 
      + JoinedBrian Tichy

      drums (drum set)

    ›Lineup after 2011 (5)

    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Michael Devinbass
    • Brian Tichydrums (drum set)
19. 2012
    • 
      ✝ DiedJon Lord

      natural causes — pancreatic cancer · at London · aged 71

    ›Lineup after 2012 (5)

    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Michael Devinbass
    • Brian Tichydrums (drum set)
20. 2013
    • 
      + JoinedTommy Aldridge

      drums (drum set)

    • 
      → Left the bandBrian Tichy

      drums (drum set) · 2011–2013

    ›Lineup after 2013 (5)

    • Doug Aldrichelectric guitar
    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Michael Devinbass
    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
21. 2014
    • 
      + JoinedJoel Hoekstra

      electric guitar

    • 
      → Left the bandDoug Aldrich

      electric guitar · 2002–2014

    ›Lineup after 2014 (5)

    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Michael Devinbass
    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
    • Joel Hoekstraelectric guitar
22. 2015
    • 
      + JoinedMichele Luppi

      keyboard

    ›Lineup after 2015 (6)

    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Michael Devinbass
    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
    • Joel Hoekstraelectric guitar
    • Michele Luppikeyboard
23. 2021
    • 
      + JoinedDino Jelusick

      background vocals

    • 
      + JoinedTanya O’Callaghan

      bass guitar

    • 
      → Left the bandMichael Devin

      bass · 2010–2021

    ›Lineup after 2021 (7)

    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
    • Joel Hoekstraelectric guitar
    • Michele Luppikeyboard
    • Dino Jelusickbackground vocals
    • Tanya O’Callaghanbass guitar
24. 2023
    • 
      ✝ DiedBernie Marsden

      aged 72

    • PS
      ✝ DiedPeter Solley

      natural causes — lip and oral cavity carcinoma · at Brattleboro · aged 75

    ›Lineup after 2023 (7)

    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
    • Joel Hoekstraelectric guitar
    • Michele Luppikeyboard
    • Dino Jelusickbackground vocals
    • Tanya O’Callaghanbass guitar
25. 2024
    • 
      ✝ DiedJohn Sykes

      aged 65

    ›Lineup after 2024 (7)

    • Reb Beachelectric guitar
    • David Coverdalelead vocals
    • Tommy Aldridgedrums (drum set)
    • Joel Hoekstraelectric guitar
    • Michele Luppikeyboard
    • Dino Jelusickbackground vocals
    • Tanya O’Callaghanbass guitar