MIKE TRAMP on White Lion, VITO BRATTA, Reunion, Hand Injury, James LoMenzo, NEW ALBUM/TOUR Interview
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2023
- This is a full in bloom interview with White Lion singer Mike Tramp.
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Mike talks about the early days of White Lion, Vito Bratta, his wrist injury, chances of a reunion, Fight to Survive, Megadeth/White Lion bassist James LoMenzo, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, his new album 'Songs of White Lion', his 2023 tour, and more.
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Outro by FOOL OF FATE
#whitelion #vitobratta #motleycrue #bonjovi #megadeth - เพลง
Vito Bratta has to be the most unrecognized super talents from the rock 80's/90's, No one can play like him!
If it wasn't for some injuries he probably would have a career going, what I read before was that he had to stop aand that was years ago.
Vito Vito Vito.....so very few greats have the shredding, the tone and the melodic ability of Vito. One of the best of all time. The solo of "Little Fighter" is incredible.
I agree. Little fighter is a great great song
I always liked Vito because he openly admitted to copying a lot of EVH's tricks and techniques --- other guitarists would try to act coy and say they invented tapping and other shit
The Wait solo is my #1 fav. Absolutely perfect in every way.
@@dingdong5601 many would say the solo in "Little Fighter" is better --- they both are great Vito pieces
Several incredibly melodic solos in that album.
Vito was one of the greatest guitar players of all time, I respect what he did taking care of his family .
IF VITO BRATTA COMES BACK I WOULD DECLARE IT A NATIONAL HOLIDAY THE DAY IT HAPPENS! VITO VITO VITO!!!
I wrote an email to Mike probably 20 years ago and told him how during my time in the military (Gulf war) We would use his music as motivation. Especially the remake of Radar Love. To my surprise, he wrote back Thanked me for my service and explained how Vito didn’t want anything to do with music, at that time. It was a super cool thing for him to respond. 👍🏼👍🏼
❤
Randy Rhodes, Vito Bratta, Eddie Van Halen.. All the greatest at their craft, and will live forever as inspiration to future generations of guitar players..
Yes, hope he can play enough to satisfy himself!!
As a musician myself, I screwed up my music playing ability while working in a factory for an unscrupulous employer... Corrupt OSHA reps, inept attorneys and corrupt & incompetent physicians.
I would beg all musicians who have children, DON'T EVER LET THEM DO ANYTHING REPETITIVE FOR EMPLOYMENT!!!
It's Russian roulette
Rik Emmett right in there also.
@@SavDog262 Rick Emmett. Of triumph. Whaaaaaaattttttt...
@blackcamelify exactly. Nuno is the king out there for years, along with guys like Ty Tabor of King’s X.
You forgot criss oliva smh
I'm glad that Mike and Vito are still friends. I hate when bands split and there is a lot of animosity and they run each other through the dirt.
I think it was a long process --- Mike tried for many years to get Vito to come back for a White Lion reunion and was frustrated it could never happen
The band will never be forgotten
@@kerzytibok3211 If it wasn't for some injuries he probably would have a career going, what I read before was that he had to stop aand that was years ago.
@@metalmike570 nobody knows all the details but sounds like in the 90's that Vito pretty much gave up on music for various reasons and will never come back to it
@@kerzytibok3211 Look carefully at the title of this video; Here it is; MIKE TRAMP on White Lion, VITO BRATTA, Reunion, Hand Injury, James LoMenzo, NEW ALBUM/TOUR Interview
It says Hand Injury right there. I don't have time right now to find it and put the time though. But that's the reason Vito gave up!!!
Greg D'angelo is an absolute monster drummer! BEAST!!
💯💯
Mike Tramp has been one of my fav singers since the 80s. I loved his voice then and now too.
I would love to see and hear Vito play again!
Absolutely !! That would be a great thrill to me !! And to actually meet him would be even Cooler !! 🎸
He claims he's not physically able to play like he did anymore.
@@benjaminaxselholm Yes, I'm aware. It was just wishful thinking. Luckily I have seen him play live.
You will be waiting a long time --- Vito has said many times over the past 25 years that he is never going play live again
If you don't use it you lose it. Just like anything. You have to consecutively practice every single day to be that good consistently.
Love it---Vito has investments in hotels and real estate--- he does not have to do this. He was so smart in the business sense to know what was going to happen. The 1987 cd was phenomenal....period. Thank you so much for the memories. Michael W produced those cds and they were perfect--- no doubt about it. In closing, we were so blessed to have grown up in this era. Now we have Lizzo....just saying.
Yeah I'm 51 and finally gave up on the dream of a return of hard rock to the mainstream consciousness. At this point, I'm just happy I have all those great memories of those fun days when hair metal ruled our lives and provided the soundtrack to our lives. I still remember kissing a girl at a senior dance while "Wait" played on the PA system. Still remember seeing the video of "Little Fighter" on MTV and feeling inspired by it's story and lyrics.
@@fredwerza3478Never give up on Rock and roll making a comeback just remember God gave rock and roll to you
@@ianmeadows8719 rock 'n roll died when King Edward passed on to the next life
@@ianmeadows8719 -- the problem is the corp media who controls the entertainment industry. I get what you're saying Ian. I would recommend being apart of the "cover band" /"Tribute band" explosion that is going to hit massively 2025 and so on. As all these artists retire and pass, that is the ticket.
@@fredwerza3478
I feel you man...
Loved White Lion from the start. Main Attraction, Pride, Big Game, 💞♥️💞
It's "Mane" Attraction. You know, like a lion's mane?
@@SteveTV5150 Yeah. You’re Right. 🤔 I thought that’s how I typed it. I have the tape Of it. . Can I blame Auto Correct.
Vito is easily one of ( if not ) the best guitarist in this era. Nuno to me has that top spot
Eddie Van Halen was pretty good too Vito was second best to me don't really know a lot of Nuno's work except Extreme songs on MTV he was ok nothing spectacular compared to Eddie and Vito but everyone has their own opinions 🤘
@@thomasbailey3511 If you dig into Nuno's work that MTV didn't overplay, you will find that he was/is a technical and creative monster on the guitar. Try Extreme's "Play with Me". If you are into that, it is definitely worth your time. Eddie was absolutely top-tier. Can't really rank these greats. Eddie was pioneer in style and technique that gives his career an aspect of importance that puts him on another category in my mind.
@@bobjose5855 🎸cool
Check out Warheads.@@thomasbailey3511
My two top axemen are David Gilmour and Michael Schenker but that covers 50 years plus!
White Lion never became a soap opera joke.Their legacy's intact:)
That's a good point --- other bands like Ratt and Queensryche destroyed their legacies with all the drama and multiple versions of the brand name
No, the became a cliche. Doesn’t mean they aren’t a great band with lots of talent.
No they did become a soap. Opera joke! Mike tramp but just like John cougar mellencamp or Bruce Springsteen. So far left woke. That is absolutely ridiculously ignorant! He is so irreverent. Basically he's saying to all the '80s bands to f off
Shame I will never be able to see Mike and Vito on the same stage together 😢
I spent a few minutes visiting with Mike a 2-3 years ago @ The Debonair Ballroom in NJ. What a great show , and what a fantastic singer songwriter over the years
Mike is such an interesting guy! Very intelligent and well spoken. It’s cool to listen to his take on all these issues.
Still listen to them daily. Never old.
Great interview. Thank you Mike Tramp and Vito Bratta for the amazing White Lion music!
One of the most entertaining and interesting interviews I've heard in awhile.
I know mike said that he couldn’t sing like in the white lion days! Which is totally understandable! If Vito can play and is able to get back in the game! White lion doesn’t have to be that 80’s band! With the classic line up! They could be a new white lion for this era! Get together and write some music and see what comes out! It’s very possible ! It would be a new era for the lion🤘🤘🤘
It's too bad that White Lion couldn't have did the long haul like Extreme. Now that King Edward is gone the door is open for Nuno and Vito could come back and just blow a lot of people's minds big time.
It's really sad because Vito admired and copied King Edward in many ways. Would love to see him ripping it up onstage again.
Agreed. Vito doesn't need the money so the drive is gone
Mike rules and i love white lion but really respect him for telling it like it is. He is an artist and artists grow and change over time as we all do and i respect him for going with his heart and staying true to where he is today as an artist. The great thing is he continues to make art and music today that we can all enjoy. 😊
Right now James Lomenzo is busy in Megadeth. He was White Lion's bassist back in the day - I never even knew that. I saw Megadeth in September 2022 with James and I went to the VIP where they took some questions (pre-screened) and then I told him I used to play bass a lot and I looked down for a second and he placed his guitar / bass pick in my hand!! Then all of a sudden they were out of there!
Next week I have an audition for a classic rock band and I look forward to at least jamming.
Great interview and stories. Glad to see Mikes still doing what he does best.
Thank you for keeping up with Mr. Tramp and creating a great interview. He deserves to be heard.❤
Great interview clip! 🤘
A Great Interview! Mike Tramp Tells It Like It Is, A Definite Stand Up Musician. White Lion Was An Incredible Band And I Seen Them Back In 1989 When They Opened For Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy Was In Support For "No Rest For The Wicked" Tour '88 - '89 And It Was Held At The Irvine Meadows Amphitheater In California. I Also Met Vito Bratta At The 1989 NAMM Show In Anaheim, CA. He Was Humble And Modest, I Have The Photos As Proof.
Thank you for this incredibly honest interview. Mike your an amazing artist, frontman and musician. Every front/singer knew how you set the bar very high just like DLR.
much respect and continued success! Peace
I like how Mike is HONEST..not like other 80's bands spokes people.....
Honest and frankly embarrassed!
Vito is the man!!! I miss that guy!!
Great interview
Its all about Vito man, youve got to get him back.................BEG HIM if you have to..........THose riffs and solos off the pride record are LEGENDARY......Ive never hear more beautiful melodies and solos from a guitarist.......Vito is a Unicorn man...so rare
I'm digging a lot of White Lion, lately. This interview is one reason why I will truly understand Mike Tramp's version of music! I am a hard-working man and a music-lover totally getting back to my musical-roots. My all-time favorite tune from White Lion being "Little Fighter"(which version is hard to choose) from years after the original recording__ your heart is where it should be good S#!t!!!
I would embrace my past success. Its so rare, so precious. Time is short, and the quality was great.
Vito, had he never had the hand injury, and ended his rock n roll journey, would be touring with Satriani right now. He would be collaberating with lots of elite guitarists! I wish he would get back into wowing the world with his guitar prowess!!!!
Great interview style as always
Thanks for listening!
Lav = Love
As in wait I never got a chance to LAV you, I only want to say I LAV you.
And lav don't come easy
The best thing about white lion was vito being so accurate, he started and ended every note in perfect timing
I wish he would have had more success since white lion, he's a talented hard working guy. He should be doing these festivals that Pearcy and all these other acts are doing
Awesome 1 of the Best🤘😊
Thank u
Great interview once again, I sometime think that i'm the only one that is still interested in this music but I see that it's not the case :)
I really enjoyed this Interview.
Thanks for listening!
I ❤️ love Mike Tramp, great song writer and fantastic front man! And so gorgeous! Ladies you know what I am talking about. Listen to White Lion every day and night! I am 60 years old and I am so into late 60's,70's and 80's music. Best time of my life. It was a magical time. Long live White Lion and Mike Tramp-Mike keep writing songs and singing! Love ❤️ you always!
I've learned easy chords and ruff chords from guitarists through the years. But, when I really started{ [1984] @12} learning to keep it simple with 3 chords I'd practice twenty-minutes on Tuesday(non-stop)! Any who ; five years after was when I got to see White Lion(missed V|xen), and Ozzy Osbourne at the Ft. Wayne Colosseum. That was the best $14.00 my younger cousin spent on me, and I'll never forget the light above the drum-cage, or those awesome solos from Vito Bratta. Four years later was when I could play Whit Lion- When The Children Cry. So many songs in one's catalog, and another reason to play the last song you learn up to the very first song you have learned. Thank you, Mike Tramp for this interview. Now, I remember that you Rock. Rock on, man!!!
I really hope Vito can play enough to satisfy himself!!
As a musician myself, I messed up my whole future musical ability while working for an unscrupulous employer.
Lots of repetitive trauma diagnosis ruined my world.
Along with corrupt/inept OSHA reps, corrupt ball-playing and inept physicians & attourney, I lost my whole life.
I am now forever resolute!!
I BEG ALL MUSICIANS; if you have kids, DON'T EVER let them work in an environment doing ANYTHING repetitive.
It's Russian roulette.
The system will not be on their side!!
As a musician - how can I NOT love the 80's ?!?!?!?! I not only grew up and was inspired to play guitar by 80's "hair" metal...the song quality and musicianship STILL stands up...AND the music is still A LOT of FUN !!!! Even my parents and a LOT of young people today are jamming 80's songs in their cars right to this very day...there is NOTHING to stigma the 80's about !!!! In closing - Vito has a sense of melody , feel , speed and technique that is simply STUNNING...not only is it VERY difficult to play his solos - few players have been able to compose such masterpieces of melodic metal in all the decades since !!
Always Loved These Guys.
Good for you Mike. Good for you. Stay strong. I love white lion and vito, james and Greg
. Miss you all ...... but keep going! ,❤
White lion handsome great songs and Vito is a great guitarist and he has such a clean sound and can really play solos
Vito is such a an amazing talent.
He should be talked about more in the discussion of greatest.
Lomenzo had that surprising resurgence with Megadeth.
2 stints in Megadeth, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Slash's snake pit, and David Lee Roth, John Fogerty.... Lomenzo has been kicking around forever
@@mr.potter4661 He sounds great on the Sweet/Lynch albums too, so many great projects. I didn't realize he played with Fogerty
@mr.potter4661 James is the Man. I saw whim on several DLR tours.
@@TVResults I wasn't aware he dis the Sweet/Lynch albums.
It's funny Mustaine had two members of White Lion in Megadeth. DeGrasso and Lomenzo.
Mike Tramp really sounds down to earth & a much cooler guy then I would have assumed if not heard this.
He seems to “get it”.
I just remembered! How good is the re-make of Radar Love!!! Vito's playing and tone on that version is Insane, blows the original away. O and I think I still listen to Lighs and Thunder at least 5 times a month. Again, absolutely brilliant, I have to give the whole band props on that song...... Go ahead crank up either song and thank me later..
Smart, introspective man. Great interview.
September 2nd, 1991 the day I was going to see White Lion for the first time... Also the day they broke up... Man that night sucked!
Seen ya;s at the great L;Amoures in Brooklynn! Rock on guys .
Mike is so honest about the voice not being there after all this time. Very modest guy and very open about himself and the White Lion past. 👍
Hell yeah that’s all you hear now a days in interviews how White Lion is no more since Vito retired because of the injury, but ya it’s always nice to get more details on what’s happened in the career in the past and stay in present
I am hoping for coming to a town near me! Would be happy to hear solo material or White Lion. Got to see White lion in the 80's. I would love to take my daughter to experience the songs of White Lion! 🤘🤩🤞 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Vito is such a superior musician!
Was! If he was a great guitarist he would make another album with Mike.
I love the White lion live show at the Ritz in New York. I just wish the audio was better it kept fading in n out
I was Mike's Tour Manager in 2007...Mike is such a great guy
@@the_moist_maker You're absolutely right Mike is so hard working..The sad thing is it costs him money to play...he literally makes nothing...He just loves it that much...Plus his ex wife gave ole Mike a huge divorce settlement so he just jams out of love...Keep rocking my friend and God Bless
could you imagine playing a gig every single day of the week, months on end? That's some dedication
Better than most jobs people do every day all day.
Electra records should have released Fight To Survive album. Out of the four studio albums it is my favorite. White Lion is one band that I would have definitely gone to see live if they ever reunited, but it doesn't look like they ever will. I was a little kid in the 80's, and by the time I was a teenager, they had already broken up. If Mike Tramp ever came near where I live, I would definitely go to his show. One of the most unique singing voices ever in my opinion. Excellent interview!
Yes 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟white Lion 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️👂👂👂
Great band
I always imagined that Vito declined the “crossroads” deal and had to exit the scene, and *poof he was gone
Without Vito Bratta there IS NO White Lion. End of discussion as far as I am concerned.
I was a big white lion fan. My view on vito is that he knew when to take the money and run.
Nice ..
TRES Cool
I realize he is from Europe, but his talking voice is hilarious. The guitar from Vito will always be legendary.
Second only to CC deville who sounds like a landlord from Jersey
love the accent. Saw them live opening for KISS back in the day.
14 solo albums is pretty impressive.
I had no idea Mike has been that busy LOL
Neither has anyone else.
Doesn't mean much if their not any good but they may be great. I haven't listened
Lol. I am sure they are.
Impressive if they were huge hit
Tramp's voice... Oh man... Gnarly. Can barely hang in and listen to it.
When I was a child in secondary school in England in the 80s a girl recorded white lion on cassette tape for me with the band Icon on another tape. She was not a typical rocker in her appearance it schocked me she was so posh.
White Lion rocks! White Lion rules! White Lion kicks ass!
His accent is very unique. Sounds like a cross between Brooklyn and Scandinavian
He’s danish so you quite correct .
Similar to Lars as a Dane
Amazingly underrated talented band. Everyone can totally hold their own against anybody. Would love if Vito put out anything new to hear some more of what he has to offer
Seen this band open for AC,DC blow up you're video tour at Springfield civic center in Springfield Massachusetts. Was anybody else there. Metal rules
I saw the same tour in Canada, and White Lion also opened for Aerosmith on their Permanent Vacation tour around the same time
Hilarious how these Danish guys sound so similar when they speak English. Lars still has that swing too... it's normal I know but it's an interesting thing to listen to.
Vito was the heart beat of the band
My generation loves the hair bands
I read somewhere years ago that Vitto said he couldn't play like he used to anymore. I don't know if because of the hand injury our just lack of playing over the years, but I doubt he would be ripping solos like he used to back in the day if he came out of retirement.
COME TO SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷
Don’t know what he’s saying regarding Duran Duran not having a fanbase. They’ve been playing to thousands of ppl a night for 20 years since their reunion. Way bigger than any 80’s metal band except the Stadium tour which required two (or three) of the biggest names of the era to draw big numbers. But DD draws thousands every night all over the world.
I stumbled upon to DD on YT and they still sound grear
Great White Lion Snake....😂
Mike made a good point --- Whitesnake, White Lion, and Great White --- every band was copying each other 🤣🤣
Whitesnake was formed and named in the late 1970s. Original line up was all British, they were UK based and existed before all those other US bands mentioned.
A buddy of mine used to say that. So funny hahaha
I believe Vito's injury to be quite true, years ago I also snapped something in my wrist and had the same symptons as to what he described as electric shocks when playing certain things on guitar and haven't heard anyone else ever describing it in that way, I had seen a doctor about it and it is carpal tunnel syndrome, was told it needs lots of rest as it is an inflammation of the wrist, surgery can potentially cause more damage from what I was told , as a result I only record whenever I can and haven't been able to play in bands for years, some days are better than others but to play in a band you have to be fairly consistent which wouldn't be fair to a band, so he's done the right thing.
Mike 🧀
Vito 🤯
Back in the day, Vitto was taking what Eddie did and made it his own. I really hope he will come out of retirement and play.....even if it is a "farewell" tour.....give us a lasting memory
Prophet - Remember going to Ted Poley's house down the street from our high school during lunch with his younger bro Andy and banging away on Ted's set. Probably would've killed me if he knew that :).
I have respect for Mike for how far he went on just work ethic alone, (plus looks I guess) Every SINGLE word Mike says in this interview was planned out. Notice how he doesn’t mention Van Halen when speaking about the great bands in 1984? Nobody was bigger than VH in 1984. White Lion was trying to be an exact copy. Even the Wait video reminds you of the Jump video. He also said every band was following the “blond lead singer and dark haired band” formula that MOTLEY CRUE started 😂. Search for the story when Mike Tramp was a liaison for Van Halen in 80 or 81. His band was called “Studs” when DLR told him everything he needed to do to be successful in America. You got to hand it to Tramp, he was an unstoppable force that knew what he wanted. The best thing to come out of White Lion musically was Vito.
What is the guys name who does these interviews he does a great job of it.
Vito really left his mark. He propably would have made great career post white lion had he wanted that.
I never wouldve guessed this is mike tramp. I didnt know he talked that way.
He's Danish!! What'd you expect? Don't expect things from people and you won't be disappointed.
People like to talk s*** about the 80s. the kids were much cooler than the 2020s .wait when the children cry are great classics
2023 Tour...where is nashville, tn??
Vitto had an ego....I remember the Bruno(danger danger bassist) about how he quit WL cuz Vitto told him he was a bass player...not a writer. Well that turned out to bite em...cuz Bruno wrote some killer songs in Danger Danger.
LOL can most 80's rock fans even name a Danger Danger song?
I'm born in the 90s and I LOVE DANGER DANGER!! I was totally blessed to see AT live last year on my birthday. It was mind-blowing and so special. ❤️⚡️