Grab your snakeskin boots and pour a pint, because the life and riffs of one of Britain’s finest blues-rock guitarists are being immortalised in a brand-new book! 🙌
The late, great Bernie Marsden – founding member of Whitesnake, riff machine behind classics like “Here I Go Again”, and all-round guitar wizard – is getting the full spotlight treatment with a new career-spanning celebration.
This isn’t just a dry history book, mun. Expect tales of life on the road with Coverdale, jamming with legends, studio chaos, and the kind of stories only a proper rock ‘n’ roll lifer could tell. From sweaty clubs to stadium anthems, Bernie lived it all – and this book promises to be a lush tribute. 🏴🤘
Marsden, who sadly passed in 2023, was more than just a guitarist – he was a songwriter, storyteller, and the cheeky grin behind some of the biggest riffs of the ‘70s and ‘80s rock scene. Fans will no doubt lap up this deep dive into his journey, with unseen photos, rare anecdotes, and enough guitar geekery to keep the fretboard nerds buzzing for weeks. 🎶🎸
C’mon butt, if you’ve ever belted “Here I Go Again” in the shower or air-guitared “Fool for Your Loving” at 3am after a few too many cans, this one’s for you.
👉 Will you be picking up the Bernie Marsden book when it drops? Or do you already own one of his solo albums tucked away in your collection?
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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