Blimp Time-Hop: Whitesnake CCCC In 1990

30 years ago today, Whitesnake rocked us in Portland at the Civic Center on their on Liquor & Poker World Tour in support of their album, Slip of the Tongue.

The incredible howl of David Coverdale and this amazing band struck the nearly capacity crowd on February 6, 1990 with stinging rock 'n roll power.

This mind-blowing crew featured Tommy Aldridge on drums, Rudy Sarzo on bass, Adrian Vandenberg on guitar, and the incredible guitar pyrotechnics from new member Steve Vai, formerly of the David Lee Roth band.

They likely left everyone in attendance with sonic fang marks.

We also remember hosting a WBLM live broadcast at Daddy’s Junky Music on Brighton Avenue on the afternoon of the show.

Bassist Rudy Sarzo and guitarist Adrian Vandenberg graciously stopped by to meet Blimpsters and say hello on the radio. Great guys.

Kix opened the show...remember Don't Close Your Eyes?

We count 9 Maine appearances from Whitesnake from 1987 to 2018.

Watch this phenomenal live performance from 30 years ago.

Whitesnake recently announced a tour this summer with Sammy Hagar and Night Ranger. We have a New England date at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA on August 22.