Tommy Alderidge, born in Mississipi, is an American musician, his band Whitesnake established in 1977, Like Def Leppard also established in 1977, his members David Coverdale, John Sykes, Vivian Campbell, and Brian Reudy are his musicial's influences, In 2008, They announced that Whitesnake would be co-headlining with Def Leppard, And also Journey, in the Theatre, As guest performances.