Mike Tramp Interview On All things White Lion & More

Join me for a very special interview with legendary White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp. While we cover his latest album Songs From White Lion Vol. II, we also cover all other aspects of the bands and projects Mike has been involved in over his 48 year career in music.
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[@jeffreykoger3978]

Brendon, this is awesome! Congrats on the interview!!

[@andrewharrison4910]

Phenomenal interview, Brendon. Thank you to both yourself and Mike for taking the time and effort to put this thing together. Mike truly seems to be one hell of a nice dude, just doing his best to enjoy life and keep his fans both happy and clued up on what he wants to achieve going forward. I hope you get the opportunity to do more interviews like this one Brendon. Just awesome..🤘

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you! I think we both had a blast doing it. And yes, I do hope to do more interviews going forward.

[@danducken]

Wow, Brendan. You should be a host. You nailed this interview. I could see and feel you were really into it. WELL DONE AWESOME.

[@JoshManship-qi1sq]

Awesome interview, he's such a class act. Big fanboy here.

[@BrendonSnyder]

He was a dream to interview.

[@jasonthemason1971]

I must have seen White Lion 5, 6……. times in the mid - late 1980’s. They opened for everyone back then. One of my favorite bands !!

[@FatJacksBands]

We have Mike booked in Oct, this is one of the best interviews I have ever watched! Kudos!!

[@BrendonSnyder]

That should be epic! Congrats!

[@jeffcampoli9718]

Brendon- Fantastic interview. Mike Tramp is excellent! Looking forward to more Brendon interviews!!!

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you Jeff! I’m hoping to do more as well.

[@georgea6733]

Love Mike Tramp! Excellent interview; can't wait for part 2 🙂! Thanks Brendon!

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

I can't stand like tramp. He was trying to take white line to be a political machine instead of just playing where I can roll. He leans so far left he falls over

[@rockandmetalinvasion]

Great interview. Mike seemed to really appreciate your questions.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I wanted to make it more like a discussion than a typical interview that I often find boring.

[@kissfanization4661]

Great interview!!!! I loved every minute of it!!!!Thank you! I loved the Freak of Nature Gathering of Freaks cd a lot.I played it to death,....... again thank you both!

[@Starman2112ofKings]

Nicely done Brendon!!!!🤘🏻 Really loved Mike’s reaction when you pulled out all the different CD’s from his entire career 😁

[@Badabucco-b6z]

Great interview ! I recently got into Mike Tramp solo work and blown away …Lyrically White Lion was a different breed from other 80s bands

[@Ron-gd8xm]

The ghost of White Lion is because of Mike Tramp the voice of White Lion... I absolutely love Tramps voice and his solo albums.. Saw him acoustic a few years back and it was absolutely great! This new band is great too and got to see them in St. Charles, IL. This year.. Great interview and Mike's a great guy!

[@jimmyagates]

Great interview. Mike is such a great guy. Lived here in Australia for quite a few years and bumped into him regularly and saw all his shows here. He should be well proud of the body of work he's created over the decodes. Thanks for the interview - look forward to another one focusing on his solo output.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes Mike certainly had a fantastic catalogue of work. It’s a shame more White Lion fans and music fans in general aren’t will to explore his solo works. I’ve always really been impressed with how well Mike has transitions from 80’s rocker to heartland story teller. Not that he didn’t always tell great stories with his lyrics but now the music really accentuates the lyrical content even more.

[@brutalmorality5885]

When I was a kid I use to love just sitting in my room by myself with the insert in my hand and reading the lyrics and looking at the pictures while listening to my vinyl record.

[@tedkniker2614]

Awesome interview! I was a White Lion fan in the day and I learned so much more about Mike and his music and your interview style both helped promote him and his music as well as help us get a more in-depth understanding. Went right out and downloaded one of his solo albums and love it. Looking to explore his catalog further.

[@ivostoyanov4850]

Thanks for that interview, amazing .

[@GarudaPhoenix]

Awesome interview with a great musician and lead of one of my fav bands of all time.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you we had a blast doing it.

[@michellerosebrown]

Congratulations Brendon. You have come along way my friend. Interview with Mike Tramp? That’s huge. 🤘🏾

[@andrewmachado6988]

Finally got a chance to watch this interview and wow, I really enjoyed it. 46 minutes felt like 5 minutes and just flew by. I hope you do a part 2 interview with him.

[@hmetaljustin]

Great interview with well thought out questions!

[@mikecarroll4264]

I bet this was super cool to have Mike Tramp on as a guest. I would love to do this kind of stuff all day long. Just chew the fat with bands or members of a band. Good to hear from Mike. I'm looking forward to the new album.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yeah it was amazing! I was over the moon to have the opportunity to interview him. It was so easy and effortless too. Mike is one of the true genuine guys in the music world.

[@digitalman6603]

Now that was a great conversation.

[@sjbang5764]

That's an angry dude. Sounds like he was getting a lot off his chest, which really makes this a great interview, and Brenden an excellent interviewer. Stay Cool Mike Tramp, we're with you.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I’m glad Mike felt comfortable enough to get off his chest how he has been feeling. I can imagine from his perspective it’s very frustrating being caught between two worlds of White Lion (past) and his solo works (future).

[@BigTee1973]

Awesome interview Brandon! So entertaining to watch a true fan interview the celebrity you could really see the excitement on your face was genuine. Mike Tramp is an A+ interview I love hearing the history of his whole journey and the way he tells the story. It's raw uncut and unapologetic the way he speaks. The whole thing comes off as 100% authentic and was so enjoyable I would watch it again. Keep up the good work Brandon 👍👍

[@michaelkorabek1676]

Great interview

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thanks!

[@holspa]

Amazing interview, really well done. Loved it all. So cool you showed the cds he was talking about. Not one other you tuber can so that. Most of the guys that interview people just listen to the artist on spotify. You are 100% dedicated to the cause.

[@leandropalma7737]

Amazing interview Brendan...!!! i've enjoyed very much the talk with Mike, ssuch a kind guy. And you as an interviewer did a very good job. i spect more of this interviews... Greetings From A rgentina

[@DanielMoore0925]

Hello Brendon. After yesterday's early release review of the Mike Tramp I thought it could not get any better. Well it has. My favorite You Tube personality interviewing my favorite singer. It really can not get any better than this except for maybe a Mike Tramp album ranking!!! Keep up the great content. You are awesome.

[@PaulMazzoni]

I love the quote about “being in court with you.” 😂 But hey, that’s what happens when the interviewer truly knows his subject. Well done! Never been a White Lion fan, but it was interesting to hear musician stories.

[@zikkicharade]

Amazing dude totally appreciated this and enjoyed this.I knew that your interview would differ and be better from others asking the same things.Cheers

[@jonathansilva9848]

Great interview! I love how passionate and respectful you both are to each other and to Vito! Please do more interviews! 😊

[@victorsvorinich1595]

Good for you expanding your content. Congrats! Pleasure listening to your chat!

[@AussieDave1977]

Great interview. Thanks so much for sharing. I was lucky enough to see Mike tramp twice in Melbourne Australia where he lived for a while

[@millopguy]

Looking forward to seeing him soon in East Moline. Great interview. Very interesting chat.

[@KWSfan2000]

This is awesome Brendon!!! You're like the Riki Rachtman of architecture. Looking forward to part 2. I'm foreseeing a new series!

[@miguelmorla9304]

One of the best interviewa I've seen by a true fan. I'm not a big fan of White lion but Mike Tramp is a true gentleman and a hard work artist. Congratulations

[@Joanna-p6e]

Woooo hoooo f excellent news ❤❤❤❤

[@tyson1fan487]

I've listened to some of his solo stuff but I would love to hear the white Lion stuff that he re-did with a different sound truly intrigues me and what are the names of those albums? Return of Pride or whatever it is? That's what I want. You mentioned or showed a few cds. If you could gimme those names please or if I'm missing something?

[@petermichaels7133]

What a great interview with Mike I really enjoyed this one keep up the good job Brendon🤘

[@DanielStaresina]

Love the interview. Amazing job Brendon.

[@gittepedersen5869]

Great interview-good news- good stories for a new fan-and not least the great humor. As a relatively "new" Mike Tramp fan, I am so glad that the wonderful songs and melodies have been re-recorded, giving us the chance to experience the music live with a voice that suits it now. Music should be experienced live-it adds so much more. I've been lucky to attend several concerts in DK , and I always have a good time with the great music. The songs hold up even today, and there's an immense joy in playing, a lot of presence, and stories mixed with a good dose of humor. I can only highly recommend it-take good care of Tramp; he deserves the best for his hard work and love for the music ❤

[@richardhenle2650]

Aamzing Interview Brendon, you totally deserve props on this one especially because you had the knowledge of everything the man has done to this point and he was visibly touched impressed and all. Often interveiwers hit on the same types of questions and you went nowhere near that. To use an example Rocker Rick Springfield every single intereview I ever see with this man who has had a career for 50 years of releases he still gets the same questions "Is their really a Jessie's Girl" "are you going back on General Hospital" etc...things like that as if he had one song/hit and one album, but kudos on this interview I have been watching a bunch of Mike's interviews and he is always super genuine in all he speaks on, and those stories about NOT one person calling when WL split up shows how valuable labels sometimes, many times look at their artists who make the "suits" millions

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you Richard. I’m glad to hear you really enjoyed it and the deeper dive of content I tried to bring to it. I can’t wait for the next one.

[@richardhenle2650]

@@BrendonSnyder you kicked ass on that and honestly that’s who should be doing interviews someone that knows the catalogs and you definitely do

[@aronbasile676]

very professional interview Brendon. Thanks for bringing mike on.

[@mattmacarthur520]

Love it man! You’re a fantastic interviewer! Would love to see more of this on here !

[@mickfrendo8212]

What a guest ! Mike Tramp is a legend ! He is very intelligent and quite deep with his shared lyrics and thinking ! I nearly fell off my chair when I saw you with Mike Tramp !

[@arzabael]

3:12 you rock man. Solid

[@peteadams9604]

So cool to see, congrats!! Maybe the first of more interviews to come! 🙂

[@ashleygeisler1003]

Fantastic interview mate, well done

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you, it was a lot of fun.

[@147decibel]

This is an amazing achievement for your channel Brendon. When I saw this I couldn't believe it! Mike Tramp is one of my all time favourite artists White Lion & Freak Of Nature are very important to me. A great interview, I've never seen Mike interviewed in person and it was great to hear his perspective. Many thanks for making it happen!

[@harryhood8876]

Just fantastic! Great interview Brendon!

[@lisathurston8265]

WOW just WOW! Mike is such an AWESOME guy! You didn't bring up the movie Money Pit. The band was the band on the movie! lol That would be a blast to hear his take on. That scene of the movie got me taken back on the band history. I wanted to hear more from them cuz they were so fun. Now I know that was 1986. Pride came out 1987 and took MTV by storm. It would have been nice to hear how that came about. Mike Tramp if you see this please tell the story how it came to be. I love that movie and your wonderful songs that came to be Pride Album. He was suck a cutie back then and still is today! Too bad he is taken.

[@johnpost5133]

Awesome interview Brendon! Loved White Lion since seeing them in Brooklyn NY in the 80’s!!

[@VinilosyTinta]

Great interview Brendon. Hope this opens the door for more artists on your channel. Like you said, for me Mike’s voice has always been the driver independent if it was White Lion, Freak or solo

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

Thanks for interviewing him .

[@tyson1fan487]

Congrats on this amazing interview 👏 If I couldn't meet one artist! It's Mike Tramp who's Rock Royalty 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tapanim6576]

Freaking awesome. 🤘😎🤘 Great interview. 😎👍 I'm so glad you got this opportunity to interview Mike Tramp. 🔥🔥🔥

[@MarcDurain]

Like Mike Tramp said, every artist would dream of being interviewed with such enthousiasm and knowledge.

[@2loud2oldmusic]

Brendan, that was a fantastic interview. I think Mike really enjoyed himself. I am sure it was a thrill for you as well.

[@gregsimmons694]

Thanks for sharing :) God bless you! Jesus saves sinners! I have a few white lion tapes !

[@ChrisPorter-il2vp]

Brendon Your full of surprises wow when I seen Your & Mike Tramp's faces on my news feed I had to click & watch this cool episode wow I LOVE WHITE LION's Music/Albums you the man Brendon keep on being You, Rockin' I'm really' really looking forward to seein/meeting You, Anthony I'm Your's/Anthony's biggest fan, follower/supporter forever Long Live Rock n' Roll bestie/inspiration, Brother never change who you are period You Rock. Your Biggest Fan Chris '' PartyRocker '' Porter..

[@toddg5592]

Great job Brendon!

[@tyson1fan487]

I've been a Mike Tramp fan since of course White Lion but I still follow him and listen to his music!! I love your Headbangers Ball shirt!! I need one? Where can I get one? Sadly I can't get out due to my handicap so online is basically my only option.

[@JarrodCapece]

Really great !! Interview

[@MyMusicCorner]

Great chat Brendon!

[@VirginiaBluesOG]

So cool! Check out my demos Mike. The first CD I ever owned was Mane Attraction!!!!!!! My grandparents bought it for me I was so little😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevebubar6129]

Look at u big time rock interviewer! Great job

[@arzabael]

Hearing Mike laugh and tell you your idea is good is massive points man

[@samhouston1979]

wow…congratulations on landing the interview

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

Awesome talking to a legend of rock

[@Cjzdrums]

That’s awesome !

[@DavidSmith-hp5fq]

Interesting interview. Mike seems like nice guy. I have his first two solo albums and some good songs but overall not a fan of his just acoustical sound. I do wish he could play some festivals and play white lion fully plugged in. In the states. M3. Or Monsters on the Mountain.

[@jcsanchez6298]

Fantastic interview. For part 2 I would like you to go deep into the Freak Of Nature era and how Marcus Nand ended up being part of the band on the Gathering Of Freak tour (actually it is when Mike and Marcus first met)

[@Jeffrey519]

Great interview! I don't know the reasons so no judgement but it's a shame that Vito gave up music more or less. I was not the biggest fan of Pride but they got better with each album IMO. Mane Attraction was amazing.

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

If you really find out about Mike trant, he's a far-left liberal Democrat woke person. If he would have just shut up with the politics on his album and even his solo albums are all filled with nothing but politics and putting down Christianity and putting down people 's religions he puts down who people vote for. He's a divider,... He divides people veto left willingly because he wanted nothing to do with that part of politics mixed in with rock and roll. Vito just wanted the rock! And play rock and roll. He didn't want to play these political games or use White Lion as a political horse

[@JasonJamesHatch]

Big Game is my favorite.

[@BrendonSnyder]

That was the first cassette I bought of White Lion for the song Little Fighter. I wore that one out back in the day.

[@henrihelander7331]

White Lion is the best hard rock band along with TNT. Wonderful albums, beautiful music. Freak Of Nature's Gathering of Freaks is easily one of the best albums ever.

[@rayhollingshad3580]

Awesome!

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thanks!

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

I have been a white lion fan since pride big game main attraction which is my favorite white lion album. I didn't know about fight to survive till I found it later at a record store on cd .

[@sergefernandez3395]

Hello from France 😊 whao! Mike tramp sings for eurovision contest😂. I don't know if you know that but it's a big european tv show each may of the year. The show is so kitsch than you laugh 😂. The clothes are more important than the songs😂. At your next vidéo brendon 😊

[@mumu-ib5vk]

meet him 2002, after the gig, so down to earth, he like Budweiser beer, the original 😁👍✌️

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

I knew you had to throw in the fact that he likes Budweiser beer because he leans left. He's a political pundit. He wanted to take White Lion into being a political machine. I can't stand Budweiser can't stand. Mike tramp

[@danducken]

Thanks

[@kristenfredericks5610]

❤ Great interview. I'm looking forward to seeing part 2!

[@samd1569]

Great interview. Cheers from Australia

[@PortugueseMACPOW]

Mike Trump is a name almost as cool as Donald Tramp 😂 Love White Lion! A better cat than Def Leppard and Steel Panther

[@Thunderstruckzzz]

Wow ! Mike Tramp ! Excellent interview Brendon ! Thank you . Chez

[@biskup2287]

What a great and Awesome interview!!!! Congratulations on getting Mike to do this interview. I’ve always been a Mike Tramp and white lion fan …

[@HeavyMetal-HardRock]

I'm a white lion fan. Was not a Mike trant fan. His political views are too far left and that's what he was starting to become just a political pundit

[@JudgeFredd]

Great !

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

I am view 666! LOL!

[@PortugueseMACPOW]

May Jesus be with you Pete! 777

[@luiscardenas930]

I can hear his Danish accent slightly less than Lars Ulrich

[@inmyhouse11]

Great interview