WHITESNAKE drummer Brian Tichy was unable to take part in a Led Zeppelin tribute show on New Year's Eve after he suffered a broken collarbone in a mountain biking accident.

Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali was tapped to take his place in the all-star tribute event in Las Vegas.

Tichy broke the news to fans via a series of Twitter postings: "Typin with yor arm in a sling after u get back from er after wipin on your mtn. bike n breakin yor collarbone jus sux."

"So much for playing drums new year's in vegas with The Moby Dicks. Thanks to our bud Frankie Banali for helpin us out!"

"My year will b all uphill from here. I'll be c-in my healer wizard Dr. morovati tomoro and get this bs out the way asap."

"There's an angel on my shoulder…. But damn she's f-in heavy!!!!!"