The Snakes
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Bernie Marsden, Micky Moody |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Norway |
| Products | Studio album, live album |
The Snakes emerged as a hard rock ensemble established in 1997 by ex-Whitesnake guitarists Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody. The group featured Marsden and Moody on guitars, Norwegian singer Jørn Lande, bassist Sid Ringsby (who later joined TNT), and drummer Willy Bendiksen. They produced one studio album along with a live recording before their dissolution in 1999.
Biography
Originating from the collaboration of former Whitesnake guitarists Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody, The Snakes concentrated solely on performing Whitesnake's repertoire. Initially called 'Saints and Sinners', the project briefly included former Whitesnake members bassist Neil Murray, drummer Cozy Powell, and American vocalist John West, although this lineup never fully formed. Their studio album Once Bitten was released in Japan in August 1998 via the Pony Canyon label. Norwegian vocalist Jørn Lande became part of the band, with production handled by Ronni Le Tekrø from TNT and engineering by Dag Stokke, TNT’s touring keyboardist. December 1998 saw the release of a live album entitled Live in Europe, showcasing Whitesnake tracks performed live.
Band members
- Jørn Lande – vocals
- Bernie Marsden – guitars
- Micky Moody – guitars
- Sid Ringsby – bass
- Willy Bendiksen – drums
Discography
- Once Bitten... (1998)
- Live in Europe (1998)