Whitesnake’s David Coverdale talked to Ultimate Classic Rock about the band’s future, saying he is not certain when they’ll be back on stage.

Covedale previously canceled three shows after Coverdale came down with an infection of the sinus and trachea, while guitarist Reb Beach and drummer Tommy Aldridge also suffered separate health issues while the band was on the road.

Here’s what Coverdale told:

“Last year, I was so incredibly compromised by, without any doubt, the worst sinus infection I’ve ever had in my life. And as a singer, I know them like f**king relatives of mine.

“This was one of the ugliest illnesses I think I’ve [ever] had. For seven months, I was taking ever-increasingly strong antibiotics and horrifying Prednisone steroids.”

He went on:

“I don’t know what kind of condition I’m going to be in for 2023. […]

“I really don’t know [when we’ll be back onstage]. I’ll be 72 this year. But, you know, my passion is that of a much younger man, particularly with the new creative team that I have, working on these legacy projects and also new things at the same time.

”It’s like bluebirds flying out of every orifice.”