3 Vito Bratta Licks From 1987-1991

[@gipsyavenger9829]

Dude was a great guitarist and could pull it off live. The preening Mike Tramp typically comes to mind when most folks think of White Lion but those that really appreciated WL were huge fans of Vito. Excellent guitar player who def deserves more credit.

[@rcs0296]

agreed

[@natkokobak7173]

You said it man. Vito

[@darrendaj]

Yeh Mike tramp was the weakest part of the whole band

[@dealmaven123]

Vito was truly one of the all-time greats. Amazing sense of melody and “lyrical” playing

[@guitarlessonswithbillythek8753]

Excellent way to put it.._your spot on! So melodic, and as you said "Lyrical Playing"

[@mattrosenboom4810]

Vito is WAY, WAY underrated!

[@LateNightLessons]

He REALLY is! : )

[@tonyr669]

Matt Rosenboom not to me, but to many. Such musicality!

[@ari1234a]

Not underrated, its more of that he is unknown.

[@nachoriqon]

Not in my book

[@ernestturner915]

You got that right!!! That guy is unbelievable..

[@jclev99]

I heard he ran a small pizza shop in order to support his dad who was very sick. Great guitarist and even better person.

[@jclev99]

@GuinnessandPizza Eddie trunk

[@barthimes6942]

I heard that and also heard he had a hand injury or condition that stopped him playing and that he got a job in computers.

[@moneylee1018]

My favorite guitarist

[@johnconraddelmundo4973]

For me Vito Bratta should be include in the list of top 100 metal guitarist of all time. He is so underrated virtuoso, great as Dimebag Darrell and Paul Gilbert. You can compare his tapping to EVH, although EVH was first to became popular with tapping, Vito's tapping is the best in melodic.

[@LateNightLessons]

I agree! Most guitarists use tapping like a "trick" but Vito used it musically and melodically, which is much harder and WAY more impressive! : ) Thanks for watching!

[@MrJackal43]

John Conrad Del Mundo yeah too bad he only played five years and then said fuck it.

[@sean8470]

Agreed with everyone and their comments here have always been wished maybe he would return to it such a gifted musician.

[@goneflying140]

Vito is still one of my favorite guitarists. So melodic and expressive.

[@LateNightLessons]

He really is an exceptional player and sorely missed! : )

[@back4onemore]

Vito, George Lynch,Alex Skolnick,Chris Oliva & Warren Demartini were my faves from that era and you nail them all 🤘🤘

[@lanceross3633]

Metal Militia, you nailed it. 5 of my favorites from that era.\m/

[@allbutsix7372]

All these players are amazing.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! This comment \m/ ROCKS \m/ : )

[@randyrhoads232]

Chris Oliva very underrated, his arpeggios were killer. wish more people or magazines would buck up and admit that there were and are better players that existed than Van Halen

[@markusantonio4866]

Reb Beach

[@axelrodnaga2509]

"We tried to do new White Lions with Warren DeMartini and Paul Gilbert and all these others, and no one wanted to do Vito. He was unlike anyone else, he had his own way of doing thing, and plus he was a great songwriter. Had he remained in the business, Vito would have been bigger than Steve Vai and all those types of guys. With him the melody came before anything else, and that’s nothing but the highest praise." Mike Tramp_

[@LateNightLessons]

That's a cool quote - thanks bro! : )

[@jimfromoh8944]

I put Vito into the same category of Chris Degarmo. It became all consuming to be at the top of their craft they finally just walked away from it. Could be wrong about that, but that was the way it seemed to me. This stuff doesn't just pop into your head, they put a herculean amount of effort into playing to become this fluid with it.

[@austinfailz]

Jim Ford DeGarmo was great, and the only one apparently writing good music in Queensryche. They've been without a rudder since he left.

[@timothyholmes4588]

Chris degarmo has such a cool style really had a big impact on my style a lot of habits I picked up from him that just come out when I write. my little brother pointed it out to me a while back and after listening to my material II was like damn it sounds like a mix of zakk wylde Chris degarmo with a shade of satriani.

[@austinfailz]

timothy holmes what Chris DeGarmo things do you use in your playing?

[@erikm9540]

Vito's taste, tone and time-feel are amazing. 13 y/o me listened to Pride countless times on my Walkman while cutting grass as a part time job. Thanks for reminding me of his greatness and teaching his techniques!

[@LateNightLessons]

You're totally welcome and thank you for watching and for this comment too! : ) Rock on!

[@stevelucero9047]

I think its really cool that younger players are discovering just how brilliant Vito's compositional skills were. He really was on par with the greats of that era.

[@LateNightLessons]

He really was, and such a melodic and tasteful player. We could use a few Vito Bratta's these days. : ) Thanks for watching and ROCK ON!

[@austinfailz]

"Something like that..." I'm pretty sure that entire bit of the solo you played was near or completely spot on.

[@davelynch4258]

New favorite guitar teacher right there. HIGHLY skilled, very chill, no frill. And in the course of the lesson, touches on some of my all time favorite guitarists - Vito, Reb Beach, EVH, Zakk, Randy. Awesome. Subscribed.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thanks Dave! : ) You really can't go wrong with those five players right there. That's like a five-pack of GREATNESS! Thanks again and ROCK ON\m/

[@timothyholmes4588]

yea David Brewster certainly is an excellent teacher. I love the licks that are covered on these lessons over the years I forget so many licks and David hits on all my favorite and then some . I'm very grateful and will definitely be watching as many as I can .🤘

[@jcmlespaul]

Awesome job! Akira takasaki and Ronnie le tekro would be outstanding

[@robschannel8536]

Jcm LesPaul points for Akira Takasaki

[@LateNightLessons]

Akira is totally on the list and I've been thinking about Ronnie for months. We're totally on the same page my friend and these are coming ASAP! : ) \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@jcmlespaul]

Late Night Lessons looking forward to it! Ronnie has such a unique tone on top of his ferocious playing!

[@muythaimutha]

Thank you Ronni Le tekro is so underrated and nobody ever talks about his wicked licks and solos☝️ caught between the tigers perfect example of speed and tasteful..

[@brianlandis9866]

Ronnie Le Tekro is one of my favorites-TNT intuition and tell no tales-some great playing on those albums

[@TavaresProject]

One of the very best melodic shredders ever. Little fighter solo still amazes me to this day

[@LateNightLessons]

That's a great song/solo! They're all good. Even the ballads - haha! : )

[@yangerjamir0906]

And Going home tonight solo. That solo always makes me emotional.

[@ronnieparfait]

My all time favorite. I ran into my buddy at the music store about a week ago and we started to talk about Vito, he mentioned his favorite solo was for Wait, I told him mines is Little Fighter, this dude grabs a guitar off the wall and played it to the tee and blew me away, so now I’m working on it.

[@Deevh5150]

Top 3 best 80s solos Little Fighter

[@asdfghjkl-cq4vw]

Wait solo too. Technical but still melodius.

[@rickcarson9423]

I just read an article where he said it "got under his skin" when people said he sounded like Eddie V. So he called Eddie and Eddie told him not to sweat it and rhat they sound similar but you're different! Coolio.

[@stevedahl]

Do a Derek Frigo lesson please

[@JediMike71]

I agree that Vitto Bratta was yet another overlooked guitarist. The backbone of White Lion’s music. He’s another one of my favorite players. Very cool work! Thanks for sharing it!

[@JoeR203]

Some guys fabricate solos. Vito designed his. Dare I call him a Guitarchitect? My favorite solos are "Don't Give Up", "Sweet Little Lovin'", "Wait", "Little Fighter", "Warsong" (I love the acoustic stuff in between the solos but the keys and vocals kind of drown it out. That second solo can bring tears to your eyes), "Goin' Home Tonight", "Lights & Thunder" and "Love Don't Come Easy". I love ALL of Vitos solos but those are my favorites. Vito was better than EVH. His playing was just more interesting to listen to. His solos and fills were great and his melodic playing just makes you go "Damn! That guy is awesome!".

[@LateNightLessons]

I agree with every song and solo you've mentioned here bro! Top notch guitar playing for sure! : ) I can tell from all of these messages and comments that EVERYONE misses Vito Bratta. \m/ WHITE LION \m/

[@JoeR203]

@@LateNightLessons I think EVH heard Vito's playing and felt threatened so he paid Vito $25 million to never play again. :-)

[@Walamonga1313]

All of those solos are completely mind blowing. I also really like the ones in Lady Of The Valley.

[@2216sammy]

Dude , NOBODY was remotely close to EVH including Vito and Vito will tell you that himself . Edward is vastly superior at rhythm and the Mean Street intro alone blows anything Vito's ever done out of the water . Even "Woman in Love" intro blows anything Vito has done out of the water .

[@JoeR203]

@@2216sammy We're all entitled to our opinions. Are you going to follow all my comments about Vito and try to shoot them down with the same reply?

[@Virtual-Media]

Mystery solved, never considered Vito being a mix of Eddie and Randy. Two of my all-time favorite guitarist.

[@LateNightLessons]

I really didn't notice it until I got in there and my hands got dirty with his music and ideas. Once I ignored everything except for the leads and licks (which honestly was really hard to do with those great rhythms - haha) it sort of clicked and I noticed it for the first time. I always heard traces of EVH but never really noticed those Randy-based ideas until recently. Thanks for watching and ROCK ON! : )

[@cliffordamey4822]

Finally someone giving a lesson on Vito Bratta. Thank you very much!!! You did a great job breaking it down.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you!!! Rock on! : )

[@ericriggs501]

Hot Damn! This is Epic! Dig your stuff. Now do us a HUGE favor..........PLEASE do a Ty Tabor vid!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and I LOVE King's X! Be sure to check out the King's X Chordplay episode on this channel for a little Ty fix. Thanks again and ROCK ON! : )

[@redram5150]

Always enjoyed Vito’s guitar work. Glad to his his style is appreciated by many more

[@joebrooks3638]

Can you do some Kee Marchello licks or solos from "Out of this World" by Europe. Super underrated band and guitarists imo

[@strobostomp]

Joe Brooks kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4PFkqxrZd6Wb6c

[@LateNightLessons]

You've got it! I'll add Kee to the list - ROCK ON! : )

[@marcoardon777]

Please Add Kee Marcelo.

[@luisownerbr]

To me, Vito will always be #1.

[@LateNightLessons]

Heck yeah! : ) VITO ROCKS!

[@buddybeetle]

Agreed. He was phenomenal. Loved his playing. Still do. Saw White Lion at The Marquee in London, '89 I think. Stood 10' from him with my jaw dropped. Made me feel like giving up !

[@nisosolic9290]

Vito's just an EVH copycat...White Lion wasn't bad but Vito must have been throwing away his guitar in the end when he realised that he was never going to be remembered like his idol EVH. Hi from France :)

[@ayesparky9789]

@@nisosolic9290 Vito is superior to overrated eddie. i love eddie but vito is definitely superior. Eddie was just in a more recognized band but vito, not so much

[@jimdemassi8788]

I know I am TOTALLY nitpicking here but anything Vito did while Zakk was in high school can't be "Zakk style". ;-))) All kidding aside, you killed this video man!! Brought back so many memories and you are 100% right, it is a bit sad he had such a short career. That's what happens with the legends. Not sure if it is better or worse that he is out there somewhere walking around with a bum wrist. It is like the big man upstairs says "you can only have this guy for a little while but then I have to pull the plug".

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you, but technically 'No Rest For The Wicked' came out in 1988 and Mane Attraction was out in 1991. Also, Zakk and Vito were/are sort-of friends and Zakk was notoriously known for saying how much he loved Vito's playing. I think Vito liked Zakk's playing as well and you can hear/tell that that lick came from Zakk's style, as Vito admitted himself that he had NEVER played anything like that solo until that song. Also, if you read interviews with Vito, you'll catch him saying "fast Zakk Wylde pentatonic licks" often from that time period. : ) Rock on!

[@jimdemassi8788]

Late Night Lessons all true. I actually went to high school in NJ with Zakk (although I was class of 86) and when Pride came out he loved it and has often said the solo in Wait is one if his faves of all time. Can’t wait to see more of your vids brother!!

[@Ken-yg4um]

Always admired Vito Brata and Randy Rhodes Growing up as a new guitarist in the 80's I saw White Lion back in 1990 ish when they were playing small clubs in Brooklyn NYC he was a very confident player and just loved his guitar...

[@LateNightLessons]

Man that's awesome that you saw him play live in NYC. : ) ROCK ON!

[@ExperienceJacob]

Yeah, I have always found that Vito Bratta feels more classical than Van Halen, he has so many classical composition techniques in his playing. Whereas Van Halen has more blues and outside style licks.

[@thomasmorano7779]

I compare him as Eddie,Eddie inspired Vito..I'm a product of the 80s..I read all types of guitar mags..interviews.vito was great.eddie rules

[@2216sammy]

He's a EVH clone just not nearly as talented . His rhythm doesn't come close to EVH either .

[@DannyBrooks1]

Vito! Yes!🤘

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you! : )

[@JoeR203]

Do Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson from Night Ranger and I'll subscribe. :-)

[@LateNightLessons]

Oh yeah - totally! \m/ Night Ranger \m/ I've added them to the list and thanks again!

[@dgs931]

We ALL miss Vito .....what a player, definitely an EVH disciple with a superb sense of melody. Loved the video thank you!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! : ) \m/ VITO BRATTA \m/

[@NVC1019]

thank you so much david we all appreciate your time and effort for vito's guitar playing!!! ...he's truly underrated and his style and tone were totally orignal!! ...ciao bro \m/

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and it was really fun putting this one together! Rock on!

[@NVC1019]

@@LateNightLessons keep rockin' and i have 1 request joey tafolla a little obscure but great player!! ...thanx dave for everything!! \m/

[@sonoragazzo]

Vito is a Van Halen true fan, he copied EVH style and incorporated into his playing

[@LateNightLessons]

That's very true! He really did take EVH's ball and run with it! Such a great player. Thanks for watching and take care!

[@MrLeoMalmsteen]

This is a great analysis! Good job man! I sub!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! Stick around for more and rock on!

[@PEREZ35710]

Does anybody know what a tap is? Those aren't taps! Those are right handed hammer on pull off licks

[@LateNightLessons]

a.k.a. TAPPING. : )

[@ryant3600]

Randy Rhoads made me pick up the guitar back in 82'. But Vito made me want to actually learn the guitar...

[@LateNightLessons]

That's awesome and really two of the best rock guitarists in the history of the instrument. : ) Thanks for watching!

[@ryant3600]

@@LateNightLessons Yes they are.. I mean there were a lot of guys in that time that blew my mind and influenced me, but those two were the top 2 in my world. Close behind them were guys like:Jake E. Lee, Vivian Cambell, Mark Kendall, Tom Keifer, John Sykes, Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Marty Friedmad, and the list goes on and on. What a great decade to get into guitar..

[@JoeR203]

2022 comment: I noticed you used a pic of the Chinese knockoff Steinberger on the thumbnail. Also, there's a channel on here that has some rare concert footage. Check out Vito Bratta Forever.

[@oroman007]

Best Vito Lesson on YT. Very accessible approach.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much - this comment ROCKS! : ) Take care and thanks again!

[@MrTPiatt]

You truly broke that down like no other....I just now subscribed...thanx for your insight into Vito's style and His inspiring licks from Eddie V.

[@Suffocation03]

“Something like that” lol I just randomly found you and subscribed. Good stuff!

[@RaulGarcia-vy3zi]

Sat through video... enjoyed.. subscribed...clicked bell😎

[@rockysullivan4097]

Vito was a really really great guitar player. The best part of Eddy and Randy. Super underrated

[@chancemason6474]

Stumbled onto your channel today. Good stuff. So I decided I'd drink everytime you mention Randy Rhodes in your videos. Yep, I'm drunk.

[@caminonovayer2700]

If my mind is Evil lick reminds us of the Revelation Mother Earth solo with Randy. Sounds awesome.

[@krudler406]

great job! Vito is a true legend and a great influence.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and I totally agree! Vito ROCKS! : )

[@kettlejitsu71]

Man thank you so much for this! Vito is the king if melodic shredding. You can hum anyone of his solos they are so melodic! It is so unfortunate that he is not playing anymore. Would love to see more on his style of playing.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and I'll see what I can do! : ) Rock on!

[@CaseyFranklinInversion]

It's also sad that Steinburger/Gibson doesn't make that Vito Strat guitar anymore....at least not that I've seen...and the used ones out there are crazy money!

[@edworld1981]

Vito was the reason I picked up the guitar in the first place!!

[@LateNightLessons]

That's awesome - he's a MONSTER! : )

[@Oldcrack3r]

I always thought that he kind of redefined Eddy’s tap playing. One of my all time favorites.

[@wolverine6511]

I must insist you do a lesson on Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry. I think you will love his playing once you hear him. Cheers

[@randygeren]

Vito is still around in new York Eddie trunk talks to him I don't no why he doesn't put something on KZbin for us to unless he can't play any more it's just a real funny thing my favorite player.

[@ChickenatorJr]

OMG dude! Just discovered your channel, you love all the same players :) Literally within 5 mins I had clicked through to videos of you covering Shawn Lane, Vito Bratta and Nuno Bettencourt and with so much insight and great playing yourself. Insta-sub. Awesome you got to meet Shawn...

[@pierrepetuya3959]

I have felt for 20 years that the 3 most under rated guitar players of that era were Vito, Reb Beach, and Mick Mars. Each were amazing players that happened to be in bands that didn’t really allow them to stand out because of the bands overall image. White Lion was too bubble gum, Winger was too chick oriented eye candy metal, and crue was very busy being crue. The music was solid in all three bands but the singer or the image outshined the musicianship. Mick is an amazing guitar player. He wasn’t a monster soloist but his use of slide was everywhere and he did it well when no one else was doing it. It took the rest of us 30 years to realize how good they were on those records. I am going to make an odd confession; I wish I had written “scared” by dangerous toys. That is a great great song by a one (semi) hit wonder. The playing on that song is so aggressive yet melodic

[@jokerseriously514]

When Reb played for Don Dokken he really showed his talent! He's an Amazing player fo sho!

[@tonyr669]

pierre petuya totally agree Pierre.

[@TonyCugs]

This was a killer follow up to the other licks lesson! Thanks for taking the time in putting this together. It just inspires me every time!!!

[@LateNightLessons]

That's really great to hear Tony and thanks so much! : ) Rock on buddy and stay tuned for more lessons and material!

[@lanceross3633]

Great lesson David,I always thought Bratta was underrated. He always played really tasteful licks and had a great note choice vocabulary.

[@LateNightLessons]

He really did/does. He has a great mind for chord progressions and arpeggios, so he also knows how to solo over chords intelligently and melodically, which is how it seems he was able to always hit the right notes at the right time, all the time. Thank you again! : )

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Thanks David. Are you Vito in disguise?

[@LateNightLessons]

Hahahaha! Nope. : )

[@Thedesertguy75]

The most beautiful and fluid melodic solos ive ever heard. He was unique....they spoke and had so many emotions attached to those notes! Almost like a renaissance genius. Vito Bratta stands alone in the gorgeous note choosing category and beautiful melodic runs.

[@pwman]

While the album mixes where a bit thin I thought (yeah they all kinda were back in that period) Vitto brought some amazing chops and skill. Unfortunately in the Eddie Era, so many guys we’re just branded knockoffs rather than understanding their unique contributions to music and guitar playing.

[@BrendanDormanMMA]

brother your work is impeccable and super real. Be you, forever.....if I ever needed a 'ready to go' solo from here, it's the 1989 Zakk Wylde Solo w/ Ozzy. Right after the horse racing theme, that hybrid picking he's doing is so hidden and muted I just can't get it. It's not Shawn Lane difficult by any means, but it's beautiful. Like 4:00 into the 9 minute solo. Anywho, I'd love you forever. You won me over with that Sykes video......love this channel.

[@Jay-sy5yf]

Such a glorious channel!!! I found you via KZbin recommendation for your Van Halen chord video. Been engulfed since. Keep pushing!

[@mattbarnes8783]

Great as usual. Really enjoy and learn from your vids. It's moving out of the eighties a bit, but I'd love to see you tackle some Dave Navarro. Jane's Addiction blew me away in the late eighties and quickly became a favorite band. Got some some great guitar parts, unique for the times and always served the song. Thanks!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! I'll see what I can do with that request and thanks for watching! Rock on!

[@RaulGarcia-vy3zi]

Is that sound just coming from your guitar and that small amp beside you?... Sounds awesome!

[@zls9890]

A friend of my mom's, whom I met in rehab two years ago, was a big Vito Bratta fan.

[@johnnorum1974]

Hey men can you teach to play "can you feel it " from richie kotzen or "face the truth" from john norum

[@allbutsix7372]

Fuck yes!!! Dave.....you spoil us buddy!! I hope this channel grows exponentially. You’re a good dude and a good player!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! : ) \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@jasenmoyle3722]

When ever I watch your Vito lesson’s it leaves me wanting more, excellent lesson, Vito did put the Van halen party happy playing in with Randy’s schooled classical playing I also hear George Lynch in Vito’s playing ex specially the flatten 5th Vito think added one thing to that mixture his own unique chord voicing’s and riffing, main attraction was a great album

[@LateNightLessons]

That's really true! I always heard the EVH influence, but when I put this lesson together I could REALLY see/hear the Randy influence. There's totally some George and maybe even a little DeMartini in there too. I'm not really sure why that didn't pop in my head until now. I guess it was sitting around and playing through his music for an entire day that it clicked and I was surprised to notice it blaring in my face the entire time. "Hey...that's almost a Randy lick." : ) haha Take care and thanks for watching!

[@El-Lalo_ChiliJam-Music]

Great job! 👌.....Now that was a teaser though. Vito Bratta still is one my favourite influences and heavy rock guitar legends. Everything Vito did seemed carefully crafted, flashy, melodic and that over driven clean legato. Love his guitar tone! You really nailed it. Thank you 😊 Please do over time if possible a stage by stage focus of each tune. i.e. the full solos, hard licks and the main riffs individually per song. Not the whole song maybe break into 3 or 4 sections. A lesson video for each tune bellow; 1. Lonely Nights 2. Hungry 3. Wait 4. Lady of the Valley 5. Tell me 6. When the Children Cry 7. Little Fighter

[@martykirkpatrick6347]

Vito was hands down my favorite rocker from the first time I heard him on Little Fighter..Still there is no one who takes the melodic riffs as far for me.

[@evertonmedrado7508]

Very great video. Can you please make a video talking about Marc Diglio's guitar playing? Specially about those bar-chord riffs that he used to play.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! Wow - an XYZ request! I'm impressed and smiling. I'll see what I can do and thanks for watching! : )

[@evertonmedrado7508]

Late Night Lessons Hi David! Wildside, XYZ, White Lion, Saints & Sinners.. you know.. I'm a very 80s guy. I would love to see you talkin' about Marc. Thanks and keep smilin'

[@chungaleta1234]

Every time somebody studies Vito, they realize he was more amazing than what they thought he already was. And I love to see that reaction. Loved your vid. Miss Vito

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! He really was a total badass! : )

[@freaksarise]

Killer job in all of your lessons man. Love the analysis and how you relate things back to the chord and continue to demystify the roadmaps or thinking behind the parts.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! I try to make things as simple as I can, as often as I can. Certain things are inevitably complicated or difficult, but there's a mountain of useful information and ideas within reach and those type of melodic chord-tracing concepts are valuable to learn. : ) Take care and rock on!

[@guitarslinger2837]

Vito was a very tasty player.. cheers 🇦🇺

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you!!! : )

[@KarlKarsnark]

New sub. Great vids. More Vito, please :) I sure wish he would come out and play again. Thanks for the great vid.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and this comment rocks! Welcome aboard and thanks for watching! : )

[@jch5150]

Great video. My request would be solo licks from Jason Bieler from Saigon Kick! i.e. The Lizard album etc. Thanks!

[@LateNightLessons]

I'll see what I can do - thanks Jason! : )

[@SirCarcass]

Holy crap. I was scrolling through here while listening, thinking of recommending Bieler. I never in a million years expected to see someone beat me to it. He's one of my favorites, and hugely underrated, and I never see him mentioned. I wouldn't put him quite up with someone like Vito, but I really love his stuff.

[@albertmunoz6952]

Thank you, really enjoyed your lesson. It was really refreshing. I knew/remembered every lick. For years all I listened to was EVH and Vito. Thank you again.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and that's great to hear! Vito RULES! : )

[@ponsau]

Great video! I just found and subscribed to you! Vito is one of my all time favs, in my top 5 players. His phrasing was insane! Who thumbs down content like this? The guy gives great informative info.

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much and Vito totally rocks! I've noticed some negative comments and thumbs down on a few of my videos, but it's really few and far between and I really don't pay attention to it (people can be odd). Thanks again and stay tuned for more material! : )

[@alyssaedwards7556]

Thank you for playing Vito Bratta! He is a great guitarist but very underrated, which in my book, is one of the best guitarists ever! Thank you!

[@guillotinedeath]

Fuck yes love this guy and YOUR lessons!! Shame we get no new music from Vito!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you and yeah - he should put out some new music. Even if it was all acoustic and instrumental soundtrack-type music, I bet it would still be good, but I'd honestly LOVE to hear a rockin' shred-style album from him, even though I know that will probably never happen. \m/ VITO \m/

[@markbeling3330]

Amazing video once again! You are the best teacher on the net for me personally. Much love from South Africa

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! : )

[@mikemorrison3791]

Love Vito - just stumbled across this - nice playing. Subscribed - I was hoping you were just going to teach that first song - great riffage by Vito too

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you for watching and for subscribing too! Yeah, Hungry is a great song. It totally ROCKS! Thanks again and take care! : )

[@DannyBrooks1]

Can you please tell us what amp/effects you are using to get your Vito guitar tone? Thanks

[@LateNightLessons]

Be sure to check out the "Guitar Tone & Amps" episode from the Brewster's Millions of Rants series on this channel to see the amp/rig I use in these videos. Thanks again! : )

[@loveguitars]

Hey Dave, AWESOME!! LIVE ON VITO!! THANK YOU!!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much again! Take care and keep on rocking!

[@jokerseriously514]

You have KILLER vibrato! 🤙

[@darrenayles5905]

This guy has such a casual brilliance. I wish guys like this were hanging around during my guitar/formative teenage years back in the 70's/80's - I'd be a much better player today. Incredible lesson, thanks for playing each part slow and then a real speed with multiple passes. Just great - I gotta lot of work to do LOLZ!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! : ) Stick around for more content and take care!

[@RonTimmonsM1]

I absolutely love you for making this video. Long live VITO !!!👍

[@LateNightLessons]

Thanks so much and absolutely! \m/ VITO \m/

[@timjenkins502]

I just discovered this Chanel...great now I'm gonna bindge watch all your vids hahaha , awesome stuff man 🤘

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you!!! \m/ ROCK ON \m/

[@seankevinlynch6513]

Great channel, came across by accident. I love the focus on the 80's guitarists. Great lessons and tips. Keep it up!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more material and let me know if there's anything you'd like to see. Your last name rocks by the way! : ) Take care!

[@seankevinlynch6513]

@@LateNightLessons I dont think I'm a dist relative of George but I'd be pretty sure there's some Irish in him.I loved George's work in Dokken during the 80's but now I find it a little too improvised and less melodic. Still a fantastic guitarist though.

[@chrisweissert7397]

Rips through a speed lick flawlessly and effortlessly - "eh, something like that". Ha! Love what you do man. You inspire me to play. Thanks for providing such entertaining and informative videos!

[@LateNightLessons]

This is great to hear and thank you so much! That's really what this is ALL about. : ) Take care and rock on!

[@kamoverturf6192]

Something I noticed when watching vids of Vito playing is he upstrokes a lot of his blues/pentatonic licks. It’s like Billy Gibbons on steroids lol

[@LateNightLessons]

That is interesting, and while downstrokes are more aggressive, upstrokes do create a different tone/sound and I like using them sometimes too. ~ Get Up for the Downstroke ~ : )

[@kamoverturf6192]

Late Night Lessons I’ve started using them more now, it’s crazy it’s like the notes just bloom differently when upstroked

[@devilslide01]

Killer job man with mention of 4 of my all time favorites 80s shredders. Good job playing those licks!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you!!! : )

[@ziiiroziiiro3232]

Nxt do that sykes tigers era, lizzy era, snake, and his ultimate blue murder, I need that.

[@LateNightLessons]

Sykes is coming and you TOTALLY got it! Thanks! : )

[@fistoftulkas7335]

Bratta, like Jake E Lee, got fed up with the music's business and disappeared, such a shame. At least Jake left us more material and then he finally came back, but Vito remained chained to the 80s "hair-metal" scene with White Lion, and when grunge appeared he said "fuck it". Awesome melodic player, very recognizable between the shredding's "scale-runners" we had in the 80s. He made his life work outside of the selfish and sick music's business, good for him, but he's always going to be missed.

[@bghammock]

Randy Rhoads was my very first guitar hero when my 12 year old self first heard the Blizzard album a few months after he died. When White Lion came along, I had friends that couldn't stand them due to Mike Tramp's "whiny" sounding vocals (their words, not mine), but I only heard that incredible guitar playing behind him and was hooked for life. I've learned some Randy songs on guitar, but never even attempted any Vito because it seemed way beyond anything I'd ever play .. I never saw the connection between the two of them until you pointed it out. Thanks for that! I wonder if that's what subconsciously hooked me from the start :)

[@brianmenard4743]

I never knew how much I loved Vito's style til you did these couple of lessons. Runs like these just sound so smooth. LOVE the way they carry me to where I want to go. You are a great inspiration and I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and skill with me (okay all of us)... Rock on my brother. Keep um coming !!!!!!

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much Brian! Rock on buddy! : )

[@williamgainford9332]

Hi david - great to see someone on youtube whos more in love with the instrument and the artist - than himself lol - well done - your laidbackness and humility is a joy to behold - keep up the good work - your playing is fantastic - gr8 to see something on vito - if you could do something on johhny winter - it would be much appreciated - second winter is one of greatest records of the late 60s - his playing is amazing throughout - a lesson on the good love at some stage would be gr8 - i know i was being a bit hard on some of the guys on youtube - there are many who are doing good lessons - but so many poseurs too - with nothing to impart- other than loook at me!!!!! lol

[@LateNightLessons]

Thank you so much! I LOVE Johnny Winter - so you've got it! : ) Thanks for the kudos on the channel too - that rocks! Stay tuned for more lessons and material and take care!

[@timjenkins502]

Can you do 3 Marty friedman or Vinne Moore licks??? Asking for a friend 😏😏😏😏🤣

[@LateNightLessons]

Sure thing! I'll totally add them to the list and thank you for watching and for this comment too! : )

[@endtyme1345]

Vito...the best guitarist in the world doing tapping. He was even better than EVH using the same lick IMO.. (alumni vs.the inventor..?)

[@lmsrox2]

Ed didn't invent tapping. Steve Hackett used it on Return of the Giant Hogweed from Genesis' Nursery Cryme album. Pretty sure there was an Italian guitarist who used t as far back as the 50s.

[@endtyme1345]

@@lmsrox2 Yeah I know what u mean..I mentioned Eddie even that "conflict" (to put it in some way..) on who "owns" the technique..I'm not pretty sure since there's a couple of musicians claiming the same but no one knows exactly about this. Anyway, EVH, creator or not, was the first to play with the technique at a monster level so I think it's fair enough to say he's the king.. 😉

[@LateNightLessons]

I like this conversation happening over here! : ) There seems to be a lot of debate over this, and while EVH didn't invent tapping, he certainly popularized it more than anyone before him. As far as those early tappers, the earliest ones I'm aware of include Jimmy Webster (1950's) and Vittorio Camardese (1960's). I have a sneaky suspicion that Eddie's dad Jan exposed him to these artists when he was young. I also believe Jan played a bigger role inspiring Eddie/Alex when they were kids than anyone talks about. It's possible they may not even clearly remember since they would've been kids, but their dad was a famous jazz clarinet player, so he had connections and knowledge out the wazoo and I bet he shared tons of things with them when they were little and just getting started.

[@endtyme1345]

@@LateNightLessons Thanks for the information! Loved to know more about EVH origins & family's influence! What's your favourite guitar hero using tapping? ☺

[@2216sammy]

Vito better than Edward . You are out of your dang mind . EVH's "Mean Street" intro and "Woman in love" intro alone are superior to anything Vito has ever done . Eddie was light years ahead of everybody , that's why he's the undisputed King .

[@BarryAdams777]

I cannot get enough Vito!!!!

[@unfetteredaxes1032]

Vito s the man ...but your my hero Dave

[@LateNightLessons]

Aww shucks - thank you! : ) Stay tuned and ROCK ON!