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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Says His Upcoming 50th-Anniversary Album Will Be ‘Very Special’
Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg says he is preparing several projects to mark 50 years as a musician in 2027, including a documentary, biography, new album and a major concert in the Netherlands. The celebration will draw on his work across Teaser, Vandenberg, Whitesnake, Vandenberg’s MoonKings and Manic Eden, reflecting the breadth of a career closely associated with hard rock’s most prominent acts.
The exclusive April 2027 concert is expected to feature special guests and could expand beyond the Netherlands if interest warrants it. Vandenberg is also writing an album intended to combine songs in the styles of Whitesnake, Vandenberg, MoonKings and Manic Eden; the anniversary follows his recent “My Whitesnake Years” tour, marking 35 years since Whitesnake’s 1990 Donington appearance and the Slip Of The Tongue era.
In short
- Vandenberg plans a multi-part 50th-anniversary celebration in 2027.
- A new album will span several stages of his career.
- A major Dutch concert is planned for April 2027.
Explained simply
Adrian Vandenberg is a Dutch guitarist whose career in hard rock has spanned nearly five decades. He is perhaps best known for his long association with Whitesnake, the English hard rock band that achieved major international success in the 1980s and 1990s.
Beyond Whitesnake, Vandenberg has fronted and collaborated with various bands throughout his career, including Teaser, Vandenberg, Vandenberg's MoonKings and Manic Eden. His work spans multiple styles within hard rock, from the 1970s to the present day.
Reaching a 50-year milestone as a professional musician remains uncommon in rock, where many artists have notably shorter careers. Vandenberg's achievement reflects sustained creative activity across the multiple styles and eras that have defined hard rock.