Aldrich issued the following message to fans, "Thanks to my big bro David (Coverdale) for such a killer run together!! So many songs, tours, projects, always inspiring and pushing each other!

"Mostly I was to thank the loyal WS Choir and fans around the world. You have been so amazing to me and it's been an honor to play for you with WS. I love you guys and I'll see you all again. Thank you so very much for your unending support.

"Also, not sure how or where the info started about a solo career but this is not true or correct information. I have no plans at this time to go solo. I'm just not in the Whitesnake/David Coverdale band anymore.

"I'll let you guys know what I'm doing ASAP but for now please know I very much appreciate your support and will hopefully do a statement with my brutal brother DC shortly.