On this day, 30 March 1978, heavy rock band Whitesnake played the Nutz Club, Oystermouth.
Originally opened as the Regent Cinema 1927, it’s had many incarnations including The Show Boat, Tiffany’s, Nutz, Howard’s, Bentley’s Night Club and Cafe Play.
Whitesnake were formed in 1978 and originally put together as the backing band for singer David Coverdale, who had recently left Deep Purple.
Though the band quickly developed into their own entity, Coverdale is the only constant member throughout their history.
The band were to record their debut album that Summer with Trouble released in October 1978 following the release of their Snakebite ep.
