Bernie Marsden the  Guitarist From Whitesnake Band Passes Away at 72

Bernie Marsden the guitarist from Whitesnake Band passed away at the age of 72.

His family confirmed the saddening news of Him passing away peacefully on Thursday.

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Bernie's style glammed up the Band's performance and they became one of the most successful bands selling over 100 million records.

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"Here I Go again" the biggest commercial hit from Whitesnake was co- written by Bernie Marsden and he also re-recorded it in 1987.

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Bernie Marsden was legendary guitarist from the Whitesnake Band and played with them as one of classics

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Apart from Whitesnake Marsden also played for other bands like Alaska, MGM, and others. He went on building his solo career too.

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The lead musician of Whitesnake David Coverdale also wrote his heartfelt condolences to Bernie's family on the internet.

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