MIKE TRAMP - When he last met Vito Bratta (question by fan at Q & A)

[@MasterJediDude]

The fans love Mike and you can see that his heart is truly broken about the band. Vito is the one who went into hiding and left it all behind. Come on, Vito... You're a talented guitar player and the world wants to see be great again.

[@squierjoshyt]

I know this is 10 years old, but Vito didn't break up the band.

[@corrineagnello4584]

I love Mike, truthful and affected by the music industry changes, doesn’t hold back and is real. I wish Vito would at least explore the opportunity of collaborating with Mike again.

[@kornfreak78]

Mike will always be one of the great voices from the 80's. There is no denying that fact.

[@tuncayarig]

Vito Bratta is a guitarist who creates the most creative and perfect harmonies I've ever heard. He had a different style. I was waiting for Vito's guitar solo to come out in every song of White Lion. Having 2 solos in some songs would blow people away from happiness. What I wouldn't give to listen to him again.

[@wolfgang4136]

Wouldn’t it be awesome if White Lion reunited today. Music just isn’t the same these days without a lot of those great 80s bands. Vito Bratta was phenomenal

[@somewhatsomething4882]

No it would be shit... Like it was back then. Tramp has a massive ego for a band that barely made a scratchmark on musical history.

[@eriklarson9137]

@@somewhatsomething4882 Truly profound.

[@corrineagnello4584]

@@somewhatsomething4882 Are you being serious ?

[@SherkowSalvador]

White Lion without Vito Bratta is not White Lion

[@keithseibert9961]

Agree but I love the 2005 Bang Your Head festival White Lion lineup, they nailed *Radar Love", especially the guitarist.

[@pauldecoster]

He raised the profile of the band, but Mike actually motivated him to go forward with the project. I think they had a different idea about loyalty. People who might not otherwise be friends off stage can make amazing music together. It's a funny thing.

[@Kimberly_11]

I think that's what Mike was trying to say! But Vito was DONE👋

[@bonzstokaw6875]

Vito bratta is my inspiration to playing guitar,, vitto bratta is perfect as a guitarist

[@scanefez1086]

+bonz stokaw Well said. His solo in Broken Heart is one of my favorires.

[@neptunemike]

R

[@joshuaplummer1274]

bonz stokaw I agree, he us amazing..

[@davidhenrylake2047]

@michael Castle He never became repetitive. You're just a sore loser.

[@dudemister8629]

Too bad hes a dick though.

[@FreeMTrider]

I've seen a few of Vitto's solos and of course his music in White Lion and never thought he was some VH clone. He was way too good to do that. I've always thought he had his own unique style.

[@stonecold9132]

Vito is way better than EVH. I think people do him injustice saying he's a clone of Eddie . Sure he's inspired by him but it's a case of the student surpassing his master

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

@@stonecold9132 I agree that Vito’s playing is EVH inspired and not an EVH ripoff but saying that Vito is better than EVH is crazy.

[@TonyT007]

@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew Many have their own opinions.. but I will say Vito is definitely up there with Eddie .

[@corrineagnello4584]

He did and his tone was phenomenal.

[@Consolous]

Why are people hating on Mike? He is being honest about how he feels. I bet most of you have been ghosted by a friend. It sucks, and even worse in Mike's case where they shared their musical passion together for the world and then it all vanishes. He didn't say anything bad about Vito, he agreed he was talented, he just didn't like the way it ended which is completely understandable. And don't say he is nothing, the guy has kept a good career and a great voice. I listened to his latest solo effort and I got it in a second even though I usually listen to heavier rock, it is still very enjoyable. His voice is still pretty good! Vito was a virtuoso but he vanished, at least Mike is still giving some good music with a great voice.

[@safelyanonymous5717]

I agree with you; no hating here on Mike Tramp he was an incredible front man and is still doing what he loves and I believe what he said basically he did drag him out of his house he recognized Vito's incredible talent and the two produced some great songs together. Hair Metal still has a growing demand people are paying good money I am sure he gets asked about Vito all the time.... I heard his wrist injury has completely healed but hasn't kept up with his playing and sadly would most likely be a shell of the guitarist we all loved- to be able to play like that Vito has been quoted saying he practiced over 10-16hrs a day

[@safelyanonymous5717]

you do sense Mike has a strong sense of being betrayed and i can't blame him for that.

[@denmark2680]

Mike is from Denmark and Vito is American… It’s not the first time that I have experienced that Americans love their owns and talking trash about band members outside the US…. Vito was fantastic and I wish to that he was still playing, but for many reasons he couldn’t which we all have to accept we can only hope that he’s coming back on the stage one day. But there is no reason to talk trash or talk other band members down…..

[@sickguitarimprovsandinstru778]

Vito Bratta brought such joy to guitar playing, you can hear it in every solo. I've always loved the way he starts with a lick and builds it and builds it up and runs it down and then lays into the next idea. Like EVH, you can hear the comfort in playing as he glides up and down the neck, and never really just strums, he explores every chord throughout every song. I can mimic many of his solos like a savant but have never really cracked the way in which is thinking when he writes these things, my own solos pretty much confined to the pentatonics and my own comfort level unless I imagine it first and then figure out how to play it, and he helped me enormously with that. I'm saddened by the band politics and would so love for him to re-emerge in any form, but I am truly grateful for the body of work he has left us and the hours and hours of happiness playing along with him. I truly miss him and the entire era. And now, to figure out wth he's doing in Coming Home Tonight... man is a beast.

[@gtrjoe68]

One of my fav. bands. No one can replace Vito.

[@MIZUNO22]

Tramp was in Columbus, OH last year. It was the only concert I’ve ever walked out, 3-4 songs in. After a couple songs, he walked off stage for 10 minutes. Band was bewildered, filling time. He came back, no explanation, & the voice is a far cry from days gone by.

[@aandc2005]

I think vitto has the most incredible, well choose keys, tasteful, meaningful, riffs!

[@trenthogan4212]

Me too

[@zigzagbigbag]

Eddie VH thanks you.

[@art2thebone]

White Lion was a perfect moment in Rock n Roll that happened right before the music scene suddenly changed direction overnight. It was unfortunate because the change was so drastic, the music industry and fans just moved on without them suddenly and without warning.

[@wolfeyes9357]

I met Vito one time in Queens NY....man about 30 years ago. Now, when I was growing up in Central NJ, I had a band that did a lot of Van Halen and although we kinda pulled it off, I was never really great at the hammer on stuff and when expressing that to him, he told me Hey man, just do what you do it sounds great to me! He was a pleasure meeting and I wish him the best in life....a good man who loves his family...which is the most important!

[@flipperdale51]

Vito may just be an introvert, or suffers from social anxiety, or any number of things. Being a perfectionist takes its toll sometimes.

[@transparent6748]

How can you even compare Becker’s and Vito s story lol...Becker can’t...vito won’t

[@seansimpson513]

Fuck. Em. He. Should. Have. Showed. His. Bandmates. Some. Respect. N. Fold. Em something. Pussymove

[@xyclonX9393]

Una duda Who's Mina her wife or her mom....???

[@johnathondupuis1301]

Agreed. Sometimes it's easy on the outside looking in to say "just do it for the fans" or what not. While the guy an amazing player, it's his decision, and he owes us nothing. Ashamed, even tragic maybe? Possibly, but again, have to respect the decision in my opinion. He did voluntarily walk away from literally millions and never once said he regretted it.

[@rjj1965]

Most of what Mike says is true. I was pretty close to one of the original members and if you know the mentality of the Italian families in the area they are a private and reclusive type people who basically only trust their family. Me being half it's not such a bad thing but sometimes it borderlined the ridiculous. It was hard to even get some of my friends to leave the block no less cross the bridge into Brooklyn or anywhere else for that matter.

[@whitelion1111]

I'm Italian, and yeah man talk about private, that's how our family was and is, family tree goes straight up too, parents first cousins and my fathers parents were first cousins, nope didn't repeat it nope nope nope

[@mrbaz5150]

Mike kinda looks like an older version of Christian Bale in American Psycho.

[@damianedwards2327]

what a sweet compliment. haha. jus kidding.

[@MrStarbor]

No he doesn’t

[@vulvarinevulva4524]

@@MrStarbor yes he does.

[@orugamanagement4993]

Vitto is one of the best ever we want him back! The artistry of that man is out of this world!

[@finalapproach2ify]

No bigger Vito fan than me but lets not hate on Mike here. Vito was an amazing guitarist and songwriter but he chose to leave music. For the fans sake, I do think Vito could have supported some appearances through the years but chose not to. I think Mike and Vito are very different personalities....probably never that close. It is what it....no one to blame. Was great while it lasted.....

[@TylerFromKansas]

Agreed. I think maybe they are closer than you think. He just shunned fame. he just wanted to play guitar in his basement and jam to Van Halen, etc. Private to an extreme. He probably enjoyed the fame for a bit, but it can drag on you. He probably just has exteremely few close relationships. Mike might stilled be considered an extremely close friend to him....that might just explain his level of desire to just be a normal, private person.

[@TylerFromKansas]

Literally nothing is stopping mike from going to his house. "I was in the same town." doesn't count. Show up with some food and beer and say hey, it' ain't business. let's just hang out for a few hours.

[@Groovysmokes23]

Apparently Vito had sustained wrist injuries which prevented him from playing guitar, he would’ve just appeared and that’s it

[@seansimpson513]

Exactly. What. Im. Saying. Its. Like. He said. Fuck you to everyone. Who made him rich

[@rayparkin8318]

Vito has so much talent and it really came through in his playing. Not just fast, but so much feeling and variety. He was such an inspiration, and to this day, I find so much of Vito in the way I play. Thank you Vito!

[@jdssurf]

I don't know all the story, but I know they were one of my favorite bands of all time and I thank them all for what they played. It would be a dream to hear them play again.

[@kenni123064]

Mike Tramp what a Talented Singer and Songwriter! This is so good and your New album “Stray from The Flock” is your best yet! Please keep going for on for us! The World needs you more than ever!

[@chrisharrisseacaptainchris]

so sad ,to hear this he is an amazing guitar andi miss hearing you2colaborate When the children cry hit the charts it literally moved the whole world,not many havecdone that.bravo mike and vito.

[@eriklarson9137]

I was alive when it was released. Specifically how did it move the world? And how did it move the world more than USA for Africa did? Thanks.

[@Sammysam1232]

Vito was awesome, but he is done. He saved his money. He doesn't want the touring lifestyle. We need to just get over it....still wish I could hear those clean and clear solos...damn it!

[@picazzo5150]

I hope Rock reinvents itself really soon because I can't take this crap on the radio anymore and there is only so much I can relive it through 90s rock.

[@SDesWriter]

Well that didn't happen.....

[@andresreiter]

Ghost

[@buckster2575]

7 years later nothing has happened.kids will never know good rock music just watered down shit.

[@pauldecoster]

There are people out there showing interest. It will just have a different vibe and outlook from what you remember.

[@andybaldman]

We used to hope music will get better. Now we hope the entire world doesn’t implode.

[@victorgraham1470]

I LOVE White Lion! Still play them to this day! Such a great band that i never had the chance to see live. Wish they would put their differences aside for the fans and reunite!!!

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

Vito's had a hand injury for quite sometime

[@lebron3566]

great Band , i miss that kind of music.

[@natepeckofficial]

Lars ulrich and mike should vlog😂

[@vincentm.masiello8545]

To this day I think White Lion left us with some great music. Timeless. I like to remember them the way they were. Things Change!

[@ejames6431]

Mike is a very cool guy.

[@cyrilstut]

Vito i miss you You re an incredible guitar player i never hear someone playing with you re touch. Hope one days i can hear you play again.

[@maryhill8371]

Such a gentleman spilling his heart like that. I’m a fan!

[@thee4thdoctor]

I was a teen in the 80's, so this was my era of music...I also liked the 90's Alt Rock as well that came in from Seattle, but wasn't at all pleased with the way the new wave of younger bands (the 'grunge' bands) made fun of all the 80's bands, simply dismissing them as 'Hair' bands. I also didn't appreciate how almost over night, Rock Radio stations, and MTV turned their backs on the 80's Hard Rock artists in favor of playing the 90's stuff. Really 1990 was the last great year for those 80's artists, as 1991 was when Seattle exploded. Anyway, as a person who loved the 80's bands, it's been nice to see many of them getting recognition in recent years from younger fans who now see them as their own Classic Rock. Though it does make me sad to remember just how many of those 80's bands were suddenly abandoned by MTV, Rock Radio, the music press, and even many of their own fans. Those bands deserved better.

[@ronw4025]

Same vintage here. It got to the point where the record companies and MTV lost sight of the music and were just selling a look. Really no surprise that fans had had enough. Yes unfortunately many talented bands ended up as collateral damage.

[@SnuSlavin]

I listen to you ALL the time.....

[@kennethdunklin278]

Well said. Love your music even after all these years.

[@sotnec1596]

Vito is so underrated, easily in the top 5 greatest- EVH sits at the top

[@rafael607]

Vito is honestly the only guy I put above EVH but it's really a Michael Jordan/LeBron thing, there's no wrong answer

[@safelyanonymous5717]

@@rafael607 true Eddie was a innovator a pioneer- Vito took Eddie's sound and added to it.

[@andrewmvenegas]

Ummm...Your crack habit has finally become a problem.

[@andrewmvenegas]

If Vito is so good then why couldn’t he just play this solo without fucking it up. Great guitar players don’t fuck up solos they’ve played 300 times. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moXGmIOLebd5nbc

[@safelyanonymous5717]

@@andrewmvenegas i'll give you credit for hearing the mistakes... he butchered that solo he had an off night it happens...that solo isn't easy... listen to this sleeper piece bluesy and melodic and totally incredible.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaWWmqGdqt9kbqc

[@dudemister8629]

Cry for freedom is one of the best songs ever!

[@KISStributeNYC97]

So hard to hear this. And it’s hard to really know what happened without hearing all sides. I still play their music to this day. Some great music was created by Mike and Vito…for that, I’m grateful.

[@superdynamite7800]

Atlantic records screwed vito’s life up. They forced him to tour while his father was ill. He wants nothing to do with the music industry or playing anymore. He resents it.

[@Walamonga1313]

The saddest story is Jason Becker´s, anyway I don´t think Vito plays again (which is a shame, but you can´t force him to)

[@seanlheeger]

Back in my teen years, I loved white lions music. I loved them for what they were. When I listen to them today, I still love their music for what they are. There will always be bumps in the road no matter what you are and what you do. It's how you see and deal with problems is the real problem.

[@SexyManKyle666]

vito suffered from a serious wrist injury some years ago.. so he will never be able to play like he used to again. Its a REALLY sad thing to think about (especially because i am also a guitarist) having such a gift to play the guitar like he did and then having it stripped from you over some medical condition..

[@kevinsbott]

I was at the last concert in Boston right in the front row. They played great.

[@MikeOfca]

Very sad ending. Vito was one of my favorite guitar players.

[@andysedgley]

I think it's a pity that because he was insanely gifted, the world clamours for more as though we have some kind of ownership over his life. Be grateful for the music he made, not sore for the music he didn't.

[@dchoney9435]

Strong point

[@randommetalhead7]

you get it.

[@jantzenallen3077]

You forget he had too take care of his dad too he chose family over talent which he gets my respect for that

[@thomaszonkowski2115]

That kind of quiet must've been hard to handle. You can hear in his voice it still hurts him

[@margotling9851]

They were used by just about everybody who represented them they deserve so much

[@joes9545]

I think a lot of people here are misinterpreting what he is trying to say. First of all, he clearly says that Vito was an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Which he was. But Vito appears to be a bit of a hermit. Mike is pissed that the band ended pretty much at the height of their careers. For all of you supporting Vito, where has he been all these decades? For those of us that supported the band back in the day, I don't think it's right that he just dropped off the face of the earth. Mike clearly feels that he was short changed. He takes issue with the fact that Vito wont even speak to him anymore. And he even stated that there was no falling out and no fighting. So he expected more from his friends. So unless you were in the inside circle and have some insight that Mike doesn't, your comments are irrelevant.

[@SeerTrulth]

+Joe S Joe, this is well spoken, but it's wrong. Vito had every right to live his life the way he wanted to. The superficiality of all the rock life (and any public entertainment life, for that matter) is one to RUN from once you understand the detriments. Mike Tramp was a slob on stage, and he was antithetical to Vito's excellence on guitar. He was NOTHING on stage. He rambled and croaked and screeched, the love of the girls (like anyone on stage would have been), but a real downer compared to Vito's excellence and energy. SO, what if the truth was that Vito couldn't humbly take looking at this slob drag around on stage with no voice and no dance and no gut-bucket talent, clutching his balls and drunk all the time? What if the real story is that Vito saw the bullshit?

[@joes9545]

+SeerTrulth It's possible but if that were the case, Vito would likely have joined another band or embarked on a solo project. Vito has a right to do whatever he pleases but it's odd that such a talented musician disappeared with little to no explanation. At one point he alleged to have injured his hand. Not sure if that was the sole reason, but most musicians come back from that. I suppose we won't know unless some day he is willing to tell everyone.

[@SeerTrulth]

Yes, you're probably right. I have my knickers all up about Mike being substandard. Good point.

[@tweevers2]

+Joe S I was talking with Mike Tramp back in 2002 after a show.He mention that he can't get a hold of vito and that there were health issues and health problems with Vitos mom or family and Vito was living with his mom and just doesn't do much of anything and Mike said it was really sad..Then he started talking about how how the music business is corrupt and fucks you over..then he went on to say White Lion songs didn't really have to much of a personal feeling or connection with himself.A girl in the parking lot in her car heard that and drove over to where Mike and I were standing and she started to cry and say to Mike how can you say that about those songs and they mean so much to her and he just leaned in and rested on her car door window and said he was sorry but that's just how he feels about those songs and she just kept going off on him...I just stood back and kind of thought it funny to be getting into an argument with mike through your car in the parking lot.

[@joes9545]

+tweevers2 Interesting story. Thanks for sharing!

[@Northernwoodw]

Vito made a full recovery and played a gig a couple of years ago from what i read!

[@harrygusman]

So, where is Vito Bratta now? What has he been doing? He is one of my favourite guitarist ever. I played one of his songs on my channel.

[@AdriNB79]

I read that he "left" the music because he had to care for his sick mother and he had a hand injury, besides, because he was a little bit discouraged by how the music industry was in those years.

[@michellealex3078]

Well, Vito tried to reunite the band, but he's lost now ... Fuck! I wish I could see him playing just one more time! I'd like to believe his guitar is still playing the rock'n'roll!!! :'(

[@officialpoa3171]

Harry Gusman Come ON... HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS or is it only me????!!

[@nicolassosolic3655]

+Harry Gusman Vito's has turned the page...Tried to be the next Edward Van Halen but he failed,a very talented guitar player just like many other from his generation.Hi from France :)

[@luvisacigarette8]

Love Bratta but Tramp has a point here. As a guitarist, to get to Bratta's level of mastery, it takes an incredible amount of discipline and practice - generally in a secluded room/basement. Unfortunately, some musicians become too comfortable there. And yes, I've heard about his family issues. I'm just saying that reclusive behavior may be a part of it too.

[@djnaz9591]

Mane Attraction is one of the greatest rock albums of all time!A superb album but sadly overlooked bcoz it came out in '91.anybody here who doesn't own a copy,get it now!

[@ddave7026]

Dj Naz I still jam that only on mp3 not cassette. ha

[@SixStringflyboy]

One of my favorites back then. I had the cassette and wore it out.

[@yoteslaya7296]

Mane attraction was their worst album

[@jantzenallen3077]

@@yoteslaya7296 I don’t think so IMO it’s there best album in terms of sound and Vito’s guitar work

[@merisonola]

Such a shame they didn't do more. I loved their music.

[@JulianDiesel]

and vito is fucking awesome. nothing but respect for these guys.

[@perryjohnson8213]

SOOOOOO sad that Vito doesn't just say, F it, let's do this!!!! Man, how kick ass would it be.

[@lethalchaos19]

WE WANT WHITELION REUNITED MAN!!!! YOUR ONE OF MY GREATEST BAND EVER IN THE 80'S

[@curbowman]

I think we'd like to hear Vito Bratta again, even if it's another genre. Ritchie Blackmore got fed up with rock n roll, but he's still doing wonderful music!

[@coldwarrior4950]

He has been playing in resurrected Rainbow since 2016. Pay attention !

[@TheArtofGuitar]

c'mon, it's time.. a reunion tour is needed in 2024.

[@sergiogrimaldo5712]

I love White Lion Vito Bratta is an amazing guitar player to bad he left the rock scene just like that i always wonder what his up too this dayz hope he reunite with White Lion or at least give an interview

[@michaelcubria]

I know this interview is old and most fans know the Vito Bratta story and I hope that Tramp has moved on with his life, but I'm actually more curious about what's never talked about, the reason for the firing of Greg D'Angelo, and James LoMenzo,.

[@anthonybelleza1341]

i love vito brata so much beautiful licks than slash in gun's and roses. he is simple but excellent love his solo.

[@kramersurfer5280]

every time i see an interview with him all he does is talk about how great he is

[@tonypowell250]

This arrogant fool is nothing without Vito.

[@scottanderson4175]

My grandfather said he saw you at hammer jacks in Baltimore and you were amazing

[@opdawg817]

While some might see the fractures that tore WL apart as tragic or sad, to me it cements their legacy as the greatest pop metal band to ever come out of NYC

[@lolipalmer7598]

That,s when U pick Urself up, say F if & move on forward.. U Rock!!!

[@thoughtsonpaper2]

Tramp sounds sincere here. He didn't put it all on Vito. He names the managers and the record company as well. Funny, there is no mention of the other two guys in the band. What is their story? Get their story about Vito and Tramp, then we all might be able to make a logical conclusion about what happened to this band. Things like this always make me think about people who lost their band due to personal issues or death, but still made it afterward. Dave Mustaine kicked out of Metallica - forms Megadeth. Two guys in Mother Love Bone lose their singer to an overdose, but keep it together long enough to form Pearl Jam. Joy Division singer hangs himself, but the talent left behind forms New Order. Real talent finds its way.

[@Rapedrops]

Vito can't just come back sadly..he finds it hard to move his hand up and down the guitar neck, meaning he wouldn't be able to play the same at all. I really wish he could come back though, he's my favorite guitarist..

[@hipomasulodrums9342]

Mike Tramp really nailed Vito's voice

[@seansimpson513]

What does. That. Stayement. Even. Mean. The. Singer. Nailed. The guitarist. Voice. Wtf

[@sean8470]

its that northeast nasal and yes he had it down perfect

[@mars6433]

I think Vito was having a lot of trouble/pain in his hands. Also, I think he saw the writing on the wall and decided it was time to stop, on HIS terms. Plus, these guys were never going to be long term super stars. That's life.

[@petersarich2418]

Vito in my opinion was the best guitarist of the 80 early 90s. Better than lynch ect. Him & eddie were tops 💯

[@sean8470]

i heard eddie admit that vito was better

[@amac8237]

It’s not like what he saying is false though. I believe Mike truly does have a lot of love and respect for Vito. You can see it in old on stage videos and in past interviews. They are just two different people who were actually perfect for each other at the time. Vito is an introvert and Mike is a showman. They unfortunately gained popularity a little too late into the scene and by the time they really got running on all gears alternative music was laying the death blow to glam metal. They all got a first-hand experience of the cutthroat nature of the music industry. I don’t think Vito ever recovered.

[@jantzenallen3077]

I’d say they where popular in 1985-1986 but your right tho the last album they made which was mane attraction came out in 91 but by that time grunge was coming in and record companies where going bankrupt IMO mane attraction is there best record and it’s sad it was there last.

[@MeIn321]

What happened was timing and grunge! Metals days were numbered once the Seattle sound got going.

[@trenthogan4212]

Yep, it was the perfect storm. All this grunge from Seattle hit at the same time almost all of these hair bands released their worst albums or did not release at all and in a flash it was gone. I knew grunge would not last and I told people that. Here we are.

[@vincewarren1271]

Trent Hogan I still don't regret Nirvana and AIC

[@fabzchaos4121]

Trends are symptoms of the corporate music industry and repugnant to the art form. Grunge is a genre that came about as a result of envious artsy wankers who couldn't succeed in the profession of hard rock -metal artists b/c they didn't have the image, the style, so they're self-esteem issues, mediocre , nauseating personality compels them to become increasingly agitated about their frustrating predicament.

[@kingdomsgate]

Vito was pure Magic .Those bands will never reach the level of Vito ability .Their solos against his ? Dream theater in its self made its mark in its age but Vito raised the bar much higher for his time .

[@johnjumper7066]

I agree Vito was a HUGE part of the band its sad these guys just didnt work out so sad. I loved there sound. I thought they sounded better than Aerosmith the night I heard them.

[@melodicexp]

Lotta hot air from Mike. it even seemed to make the "interviewers" feel a tad awkward. Funny.

[@Rose-Rae]

It's never a good idea to throw your former bandmates/friends under the bus even if what you speak is the truth. Not once have I ever heard, read or watched the three other guys say one negative thing about him. Better to leave bitterness/anger at home and in check. You miss him, his friendship and playing music with him. You tried. Remember the good/positive things about him and leave it at that. Say/state the good about people. And yes I am preaching to myself as well. Lessen learned.

[@safelyanonymous5717]

not sure how we can hate on Mike Tramp the guy is doing what he loves -performing live in these small venues around the world- Grunge killed the party for him in the early 90's and a lot of bands didn't survive either. Vito I think was down on the record companies/music business long before Nirvana and when his dad became ill it was probably at a perfect time. We can listen to his old stuff and marvel at his talent because to be able to play like that I hear he practiced 16hrs a day and I'm sure even if his left hand was 100 percent(which word is has completely healed) he wouldn't sound like the Vito we know. Look to Jake E Lee- he is back and that is awesome but not the same player as he used to be.

[@officialpoa3171]

Safely Anonymous Come ON... HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS or is it only me????!!

[@safelyanonymous5717]

+Official Poa the word is that Eddie admired and respected Vito; I seriously doubt that he and Van Halen tried to sabotage WL- two totally different bands and at that time there was plenty of cash for everybody. Its safe to say Vito was much of a recluse not really a socialite.

[@officialpoa3171]

Safely Anonymous ok but still business is business and the evidence is there to at minimum entertain the concept...! its like Eric Clapton and Jimmy Hendrix, Eric publicly and even repeated on the History of Rock N /Roll DVD and said that he emphatically Envious, HATED AND FEARED JIMMY HENDRIX... Let us deal with the evidence and with the manor in which business is conducted in these areas...! They keep their LOFTY WORDS AND INTENTIONS for the cameras.. I judge by ACTIONS AND PRINCIPLES!

[@beefcake0354]

I don't know vito in person so I can't really judge what kind of person he is. but I know one thing, if he wants to do it, he does it. if he doesn't wanna do it, he doesn't do it -- musically I mean. so I see no need to trashtalk him about not getting back together with the band. it's his choice.

[@josephgiandonato5733]

Vito has not picked up a guitar in over 25 years.. Why I don't know because he was a great talent.

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

He also has had a hand injury for quite sometime.

[@jantzenallen3077]

@@jenniferbeatty7545 and his father got sick too i believe

[@melodicexp]

Damn Mike, you make it all about you. Vito had family issues.

[@Wargasm644]

It’s not “mike vs Vito” . Vito is tremendously talented. But c’mon. It’s been almost 30 years since he did anything?! I understand where mike is coming from. Sure Vito had issues with his dads health. Sure he fucked up his hand. But if you can’t get all that sorted out in 30 years... you got deeper problems . Just saying.

[@tmeo9712]

At 1:40 Mike sounds really BITTER towards Vito. My guess is that either Vito could not handle the pressure or had stage anxiety playing. There really seems to be to rationale but Vito was much better in the studio than live, so that is my 2 cents and psychology education at work.

[@LEIFanevret]

Its tragic to see this happen! Personality Clash for whatever reason and that awful bussiness with managers record company cheating Good folks of rock! One of so many thats Been run over! And fans Been left out in THE Cold! Hang in there! Awesome Mike! Continue DO your own stuff! Great Danish fellow! Kind regards/Finnish rock dude. PS we northern People stick together! Whatever we DO! Beeing a musician carpenter bricklayer a rock fan! A big heart! To you! Mike!🇫🇮❤️🇩🇰

[@billburns2345]

White Lion was an amazing band. A band with true talent in an era of cookie cutter bands and diluted of talent. That being said, it was the greatest era in music and while it probably had nowhere else to go, the emergence of grunge was the end of music. 80's bands never took themselves too serious and just played music that was fun, upbeat and to the excess, everything that was not grunge.

[@officialpoa3171]

Bill Burns Come ON... HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS or is it only me????!!

[@ozzyayres1]

i have the same problem Vito had i myself am a very good guitar player but im too nervous to go out and perform infront of people unless im dragged off my ass to a club to play my guitar i obviously dont rate myself as great as Vito as hes like a rock god but i have been told im good but it seems that im stuck in the alternate timeline that might have happened if Vito had of stayed stuck indoors and not joined white lion

[@charlesmassoud9682]

This isnt about you you not even in the breath with vito as musician the lead. Singer trashing his friend he playing the same song vito wrote what piece of shit mike is

[@pcmcguire18504]

Vito reminds me of Jake E. Lee. Both incredibly talented but on the introverted side. Even their style of not playing to the audience.

[@officialpoa3171]

pcmcguire18504 Come ON... HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS or is it only me????!!

[@xyclonX9393]

@@officialpoa3171 yo si creo posible que eso haya sucedido. Después de todo la corrupción esta en todos lados y mr Van Halen si era buen guitarrista pero Vito es infinitamente mejor.... saludos

[@MrStarbor]

Like Mike’s hat Sometimes someday one should throw away his pride -cast aside I’d say…

[@joshmartins560]

Dude...99% of bands have their moment and simply fade away. There's no reason to wonder why you didn't have some big sendoff...this wasn't the Beatles breaking up for christ sake.

[@kingdomsgate]

Vito was like Dream Theater for the first time.Nothing like him

[@oldtimerockerken63]

Well said.

[@beefcake0354]

Vita owes you nothing .. Tramp. if he chose to not see you and work with you anyone, it was his rightful decision. just deal with it.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

I think Mike feels that it ended the wrong way, and that they owe it to the fans to get back together one last time. But it sound like they are just very different personalities. But also, the Italian families (like Vito's) can be very close-minded and recluse. They sometimes trust no other than there family members, and to work with someone like that can't be easy :/

[@Mysterio-Solar]

Look folks , you can really tell Lars Ulrich and Mike Tramp are from Copenhagen , Denmark 😂 They value their friends , connections in life , and articulate their thoughts identically with the same maneurisms , passion , and accent . It's pretty obvious that R N R Metal music kinda died in the early 1990's .Vito probably just didn't like where music was going away from the Van Halen and Hair Metal sound he could play to . He probably just didn't see White Lion adjusting adapting to the grunge era . Not to mention when a guitarist is being compared to another guitarist too much , being accused of playgerism on guitar , isn't being appreciated for his many guitar talents beyond a EVH , Vito probably got tired of that comparison , and got burnt out on the music business . Plus sometimes artists like to go out on top . Maybe Vito didn't see any more mountains to climb in White Lion so he left the party for good . Vito didn't always play like EVH . He did have other ways of playing guitar on those White Lion solos that were epic , and highly emotionally moving . Vito probably is just a guy that is great at playing guitar , but isn't in love with it . He might even hate it . Andre Agassi once said he hated playing tennis , even being so great at it . So it happens . It really wasn't cool of Mike Tramp to want to force Vito back in the band just to make more money . Re re-recording a lot of those White Lion's songs wasn't cool either by Mike Tramp . Those recordings are cheap , hollow , heartless without Vito's soul , solos , riffing , and melodies .

[@Dionydejesus]

My Friends; Forget about Vito Bratta is so sad just like me to think Vito is coming back some day, because as a guitar player I think about Vito so many times maybe 2 millions times but we have to face it, Vito; is not coming back probably Health problems or company problems, we never know is all in Vito mind. But some how some day he could make our souls happy again. The End, Mike tramp is a really good composer.

[@coldwarrior4950]

For all the people who are living in a fog. Vito tore a tendon in his wrist and cannot play a guitar without severe pain. This happened in the late 90's. He cannot play anymore. There is no need to shed any tears because Vito is set for life.

[@eriklarson9137]

Post an xray. Oh, you don't know him any better than any of the rest of us? Cool story bro.

[@freedom2084]

@@eriklarson9137. Vito said it in an interview

[@paullebel750]

like eddie van halen vitto has his problems to,easily one of the best guitarist out there.

[@nolreved]

I love White Lion, and I wish they were together....as a whole again. I grew up on hair-bands and heavy metal/rock and roll. Peace Mike Tramp and Vito Bratta!

[@jcoo71]

I wonder if Vito has some sort of mental disorder. No i am not being funny or kidding etc, but serious. At first thought I think of the greatest drummer Neil Peart, he does not like crowds, fans, praise etc, but he is a frickin genius on the kit. Perhaps Vito has a disorder. I don't know. just throwin it out there. I think Vito is as good as EVH, JS, SV, down the line. His technique is beautiful. Hec, if I could get just 2 of my fingers to play like him I'd be a stud!!

[@VulcanJedi2006]

for sure---not to make fun--yes---anxiety--or similar to Sid Barret? Not drugs---per se--but a sudden onset of "I don't want to be famous" anymore. If the songs were sincere--maybe "Children Cry" is a hint at his heart--he doesn't care about the fame---had something to do with it. But, he makes money---he owns the music. And he produces from what I understand. He is a typical home body and sensitive artist---like Eddie Van Halen.

[@slitherlock]

lol at this dudes arrogance...Vito made Vito and hia stamp is enormous....no one even remembers the singers name. But Vitos guitar playing is still talked about.

[@UberKrispy]

His name is mike Tramp. I remember it. And i really don't hear anyone talking about Vito's guitar playing in any of my travels..

[@slitherlock]

maybe your travels are from the shire to mordor little hobbit.

[@UberKrispy]

I don't give a fuck where you travel, noone gives a fuck about Vito anymnore. Except you but your lips are on his nuts so its understandable

[@slitherlock]

you love the singer, admit it! you plug your ears during the solos and sing along to the lyrics in a dress...just admit it.

[@UberKrispy]

"But Vito's guitar playing is still talked about" BWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@mattmurray517]

He looks like a vocalist I worked with last winter... like exactly. Weird

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

Many of them come from the same corrupt bloodlines and are cloned. Dead serious. It's been happening in hellywood forever...

[@jenniferbeatty7545]

Notice, he looks like an older Christian Bale...

[@MrEddie-ml6wm]

Very sad. White Lion was so high energy and it was , as he said, just gone one day. Very sad.

[@ragingskeptic9753]

I always wondered why they just disappeared off the scene like that. What a sad way to end an absolutely epic band.