Vito Bratta | Interview | Eddie Trunk | 02/17/2007

Vito Bratta | White Lion - Only Interview For The First & Now Last Time In 15 years.
New York City - Feb. 17, 2007
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[@jimehrlich7389]

Vitto bratta waited 16 years to listen to Eddie trunk talk.. unreal..

[@xyclonX9393]

Jajajajaja Sad but True ☹

[@markusantonio4866]

That’s probably why Vito has been in hiding Eddie scared him off. He became extinct like a real white lion.

[@QWERTYLE633]

Vitto ! Great hearing this … please put something out ! You are too talented not to continue.

[@pino_7428]

Is annoying 🤬 let the man talk.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

9:23 the lines were jammed ahhh

[@edwardbliss8931]

"Wait" makes me want to time-travel back to the summer of 1987 and just stay there

[@elvisbullets7382]

I understand that completely.

[@ryant3600]

I listened to this live back in 07'.. Now nearly 9 years later.. Vito.. where are you? The world needs you man. HELP US VITO...YOU'RE OUR ONLY HOPE"!!!

[@rodrigorosel]

Ryan T hahahah this is so true 4 years later in 2020. They are missing such a big chance life is giving to them. I mean, what the hell are they waiting for?

[@claudiocruzat7667]

@@rodrigorosel different interests. But. Yes , if vitto could play (i think he has a problem..maybe its a lie) he could do an INSTRUMENTAL lp.

[@bennysweeps]

AWESOME!

[@groparulmizantrop]

We miss you Vito!

[@tonec5158]

@@groparulmizantrop i wish i could expand on that, vito if you read it, the fans miss you very much! we love you man!!

[@shahinyousefi9839]

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

[@MadMax-pd2gu]

Were you in White Lion?

[@Rick-ro8bf]

Bigger than Steve Vai...hahaha-HA! Vito is great (and pays great homage to EVH) but please keep it real.

[@eriklarson9137]

Yeah man, me too.

[@TonyT007]

@@Rick-ro8bf Yes not bigger than Steve Vai but Vitto is definitely in that club .

[@leeyates2818]

Vito is a master, hands down, I just couldn't stand how Eddie Trunk constantly interrupted Vito throughout this interview but still cool that Vito come out and did the interview. Hopefully maybe another interview one of these days, pretty sure it was Vito's birthday yesterday.

[@leeyates2818]

@@theodosios2615 geez...I wonder if it's anxiety related to having so much time to work with.

[@snoopydogg796]

I think Eddie would rather hear himself speak than the any guests

[@liontone]

That’s just two dudes talking. They’re good friends.

[@TheJpep2424]

@@liontone Its Eddie dominating the interview like he always does.

[@eriklarson9137]

It's a real shame all you dorks weren't around when Eddie was starting out. With your advice, he could have made something of himself.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

Vito could pretty easily be a stand up comedian. He’s just naturally funny. New York style. Italian. Fkn funny guy. Wish I knew him.

[@machupikachu1085]

Totally agree. He's such a recluse so there is not many interviews of him, but man oh man is he funny. :D

[@NadaII]

I always enjoy musicians interviewing Eddie Trunk

[@NolalanD]

LOL ....if I ever make it on his show and want to say a little about myself I'll bring a 12" sandwich for him!

[@rickpierre5296]

Eddie you talk to much you should let your guess talk a little. You spoke 10,000 words he spoke 100 , dam between your commercials and and stories you over talk your guess, lets just let you guess talk ok.

[@beaumanikoth9142]

Thanks for the laugh...lol...4 years later.

[@FrankSpeer66]

Exactly!!!!

[@jacquelinec.6785]

I wish Eddie wouldn't interrupt these Musicians🎙️

[@kamikazekrush3758]

It's almost 2019 and I'm still hoping you come back and do something Vito!

[@renzmetal6158]

its after Blue Monday on 2021 and im still waiting

[@verborgenewahrheit1594]

Won’t happen because Vito hurt is hand and can no longer play guitar

[@boneshakercrane7869]

I'm waiting and it's 2021

[@MadMax-pd2gu]

@@boneshakercrane7869 Jesus Christ, it's 2022! Covid times and No Bratta in sight.

[@boneshakercrane7869]

Wish bratta could play again

[@nvader88]

Vito Bratta is an amazing guitarist!!!!

[@boneshakercrane7869]

Yes he is wish his wrist would heal so he could get back with mike tramp

[@augustusgloop9330]

@@boneshakercrane7869 what happened?

[@boneshakercrane7869]

Im not really sure but he has had like 2 or 3 surgries it's still not well enough too play guitar

[@augustusgloop9330]

@@boneshakercrane7869 ah I just found out about Vito he’s a legebd

[@ek5150]

dude, Trunk won't shut up!!!!! Let Vito talk!!!!

[@TheStacman]

That is the one thing that annoys me about Trunk he talks way to much and talks about himself too much

[@nicestrat]

No shit!! Beyond irritating. Was he on crack back then?

[@snoopydogg796]

Eddie likes to answer for Vito. He really is so full of himself. He says he’ll shut up, but never does

[@eoinjames4018]

Your dead right " hey Vitto we got A lot of questions for you and I will do my best to answer them all"

[@xyhmo]

The Eddie Trunk monolog show, invites musicians as audience.

More than a decade before Vito finally opened up and Eddie couldn't STFU!!!!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...does anyone remember what happened to Charlie Cuzamano...1:18:28 ? Sounds like he got distracted and drove off the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

[@copykon]

Nothing but love and respect for Vito.

[@lezelbarosa9524]

copykon YEah ur ryt! but how did vito's gets injured?

[@arthurfranklin9315]

Practicing guitar for 14 hours a day will do that if you're not careful.

[@lezelbarosa9524]

Art Franklin oh really? but i think isn't strong reason,he played perfectly!..

[@djnaz9591]

Mane Attraction is the most unbelievable album.to this day i rank it in my top 5 albums of the 90's

[@AceAskin]

Listening to this in 2022, hoping to hear more music from Vito. So much talent!!!

[@eoinjames4018]

I love how Eddie asks and answers the questions..he should interview himself 🙄 Love Vitto and thank him so much for the material he has given us

[@chrisa1540]

Right?!! That's so annoying how he does that and interrupts who he interviews so he can tell us all about how he is so awesome because he knows all of these people.

[@stevenedwards4470]

This guy sounds like a classy person. Nice human

[@djnaz9591]

Vito's guitar on Lights and Thunder still gives me goosebumps.an incredible guitar player.

[@andreh.2096]

Vito's guitar playing gives me so many emotions and goosebumps like no other musician

[@jmroxx1]

Girl calls in to praise Vito and spill her heart out and Truck takes over about some shit that has nothing to do with what she’s saying

[@jackredemption8090]

Vito Bratta =class act musician with a lot of integrity. To walk away from a business that made millions off of his guitar work, That wanted to squeeze every note out of him and Mr Tramp And then discard them for the next so called big thing. Hey it might have been easy for Vito to do it, considering all the great guitar notes and emotions he recorded for the world to treasure and relive with the press of a play button. Walking away from fans that made a personal connection to his music must still be hard for Vito at times. But in his mind are hundreds of concerts that he saw the reaction of fans to his guitar playing. His guitar notes being recorded forever to be enjoyed forever should be enough comfort that he made the right choice at the right time f his life for the right reasons. Vito Bratta has his own unique style that will always be remembered as original and inspiring.

[@kenni123064]

Yes Vito Bratta was really good, but please let's not forget Vinnie Vincent in his prime! I wish that Mike and Vito would just to a friendly "Acoustic Album" just to get them re-aquainted!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...does anyone remember what happened to Charlie Cuzamano...1:18:28 ? Sounds like he got distracted and drove off the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

[@huflungdung8252]

It was nice of Vito to sit in on an Eddie Trunk interview.

[@BurtsKaraokeFriends]

I had the pleasure of playing keyboards for white lion live on the mane attraction tour in the 90s .i loved their music..they're all awesome musicians and cool guys too !!JAMES LOMENZO produced 2 solo albums for me " B.K. DIAZ" " Here in L.A''.gregs out here in l.a..still playing..mikes doin tramps white lion I would like to see vito playing again he's brilliant !!!

[@atteljas]

+Burt Diaz Super cool !!!

[@sealevelcain4664]

John White You dont know B.K Diaz ?????? Hahahaha hahaha.........yea me neither

[@SteveCarrDrivesAPrius]

B. K. Diaz- Hollywood's Hot New Hispanic Action Star... sorry that was Carlos Palomino

[@orejotus]

thats great burt

[@robertbraun6048]

Burt Diaz sure you did hurt I Google it

[@Walkerbjj]

I just listened to this again for the 10th time. Like my others, Vito is my alltime fav guitarist. 15 years went by before this interview. Now it’s been another 13. Please get this guy back in the studio. Vito is a class act and I truly wish him the best

[@javtimestwo]

Why am I only learning about this interview 8 years after? Always great to hear Vito speak since he vanished from the scene at the end of 1991.

[@xyclonX9393]

Well. Here august 20 2021 and I hear .....Eddie Trunk.. and ..a little to Vito Bratta

[@Turkey_Fart]

Had the pleasure of meeting Mike yesterday. Very down to earth, talkative and genuine guy. He really loves his music.

[@hendrixon]

If Elvis was alive and came to Eddie's show, we wouldn't hear a word from the King.

[@xyclonX9393]

That's True.. jajajajaja 🤣

[@laz4erin]

13 years later, Angel is back together, and we still miss Vito.

[@synthvault]

This interview is a gift! I wish there was one from 2020. Hope he is well.

[@Thedesertguy75]

Vitto had the most melodic and tasteful solos I've ever heard. Just jaw dropping beautiful, and technically tight as hell. What a genius. Such an understanding of peicing together melodies and notes that melt as fluid together gorgeously...what an artist. Surprisingly, alot of geniuses sometime shy away from the spotlight...he deserves this recognition. The solo of "wait" is pure genius... The lady of the valley is phenomenal. Little fighter is awesome too. But I've never heard a more beautiful song than "When the children cry." His solos just sing incredibly by themselves but fit in so effortlessly snug into each song. A rare Artist indeed. The real kind...

[@Walkerbjj]

Damn I wish I could meet Vito and have a conversation with him. My alltime fav. So Technical yet so melodic at the same time

[@remkimahrahsel5234]

Same here

[@kirwan1414]

I agree. I call him the perfect blend of Technique and Melody

[@xyclonX9393]

@@remkimahrahsel5234 aha.. same here

[@jampisitinjak7213]

We love vito bratta...i want to see he play guitar again...want white lion again

[@rocknrolla2767]

Vito Bratta, an absolute pleasure to listen to your melodic guitar play. im almost positive that if it wasnt for the emergence of grunge music, great bands like white lion would of lived on a lot longer. i am and always will be true to that erra of music.

[@Redacted0766]

Just come across this interview and just want to say that i went to see Motley Crue Skid Row and White Lion at Birmingham NEC. Motley Crue the 'headline' act were shite, in fact the best bit was when Vince Neil stormed off stage because someone threw a bottle at him, then when he came back wanted to meet whoever it was back stage!! Anyway i digress, Skid Row were ok, but White Lion were amazing. One of the best bands i have seen live

[@drehallman]

Unfortunately Mike no longer owns the rights to the songs. He's written new stuff that he can tour with. But legally White Lion material belongs to Vito. I applaud Vito for stepping up and taking care of his family. He displays nothing but extreme talent, honesty, maturity, and class. He knows he's got fans out here....I'm sure he misses that lifestyle and his fans as much as we miss him.

[@AlMarconiOfficial]

I echo your words Diane. He is a class act which is rare in this industry.

[@ChristianBergur]

Are you sure about that? Hope so.

[@MegaRockstar5150]

This album , mane attraction is one of the most underrated albums ever , god bless white lion .

[@lyresmyth]

I remember seeing Vito in a band called Dreamer back in the 80's. Cool dude to hang out with and just amazed me with his guitar ability...

[@geomusicmove]

I like Eddie trunk, but I would have loved to hear Vito Bratta speak a little.

[@charlielambrick9004]

Geo Martin Holy cow man! You’re so right, Trunk never shuts up! I had to stop listening because of that.

[@murlyn2]

The truth

[@keithconnell8460]

Seriously, Trunk needs to learn to shut the f*** up sometimes. The dude just never stops.

[@zombiemachinery4868]

I don't like that idiot but he's one of the few interested in this sort of music.

[@Lnps123]

It's a blessings to hear Eddie interviewed by others, Oh my God, What a mouth !!!!

[@vhpoundcake5150]

Its been 12 years since this interview and eddie still hasn't shut up! Eddie shut up! I dont even think he knows Vito isn't there anymore..... Let Vito talk! Eddie loves to hear himself !

[@Conkuur]

An hour and 34minutes interview and Eddie talks for 1 hour and 20 minutes of it. /facepalm

[@lestersandoval2975]

best guitarist that lived

[@graciasstones8201]

oh mr.vito ...you don't have to join this music industry anymore, just show up....tell us that's you're just fine.....i'm hearing your amazing guitar playin since i was in elementary till now i have a son.....still i can't stop adore your awesome guitar lick... Once mike tramp came to my country with his 'WL' hail it's not the same without you....

[@jlkbbk2003]

Vito seems like a classy guy. One can tell he has some hurt feelings, as he has a right to since he really poured his heart and soul into a band when he was a very young man still, and no one thinks lesser of him. He avoids any cheap shots of vindictiveness of others (Wow EVH and Paul Stanley take a lesson from Vitto - you 2 guys who have been SO blessed yet who never stop with their negative words about others), some who may have, or have not screwed him over or taken $ from his family (I do not know....just guessing). But a classy guy, but real at the same time. Has his priorities straight and fans like us hope to hear him again.

[@phillipkobzeff2529]

Wow! What a classy guy Vito is. Honest and carfeful with every word and decision. I have always been looking and waiting for Vito since the mid 90s and he just never appeared. How many people would do the right thing as he did with his father and not look for praise or recognition. Vito, your playing has amazed me and I almost have your solo down to "wait" but I just cant seem to get it as pure and smooth as you did it. Heck, maybe 1 day right? You have inspired me as a guitar player, but more so to be a better man. Go get'm!

[@scotthpowell]

I've been workin on Wait for 34 years....

[@Nulimitz]

As much as I would like to see Vito play live he has to be into it. It has to be in his heart to plays again. He reminds me of someone who shows up in the course of our lives and makes us see things differently. Then he is gone. The music is still there. His influence remains. His music, and his decision to step away are viewed with the utmost respect. Thank you Vito.

[@TVResults]

Thank you Vito! Still enjoying your music to this day. You are one of a kind and will never be duplicated🎸👍🎶

[@KazKylheku]

Vito says "Elton John was a big part of what I listened to, and that had no guitar at all" [1:05:25]. W00T! One of my earliest memories of something that got me interested in electric guitar was hearing "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" on the radio, which I recorded to tape and listened to over and over again thinking how great the guitar part is.

[@tangentcreative1]

Love or hate Trunk. He gets the the interviews with the people we want to hear from. And that i thank him for. Given' a break. He's just a excited fan.

[@luisownerbr]

It's about time Vito comes out for a little bit again. Hope he's doing ok.

[@tinabello3223]

What a talented, humble and down to earth guy. God Bless him. And he's Italian!! Thanks for not changing your name.

[@Palace-of-Madness]

And 10 years later... Not a peep from Vito. Sad.

[@michaelsteven1090]

jason x and now..another 2 years later and no Vito.

[@manuelaorb]

Still waiting....

[@brandonlong6180]

Still waiting

[@planetsolanki]

Listening again in 2021. Still a great interview!

[@jdssurf]

Hey Vitto, you guys were one of the best period.

[@zapp99]

The part where Michael Wagener called in to talk about Ike Turner and then Alice Cooper walking in to the recording studio... made me smile and shed some internal man-tears... How I wish the 80's rock/metal scene could've lasted a little longer... so many virtuoso guitarists wiped out from the scene almost "overnight"...

[@ModernDayWarrior2112]

zapp99 He wasn’t talking about Alice Cooper, it was Al Kooper who had a Fender Stratocaster that Jimi Hendrix gave to him and that’s the guitar he handed to Vito to record some stuff with.

[@MrUltraworld]

I think that Vito Bratta & Nuno Betencourt were the best post Eddie players. They took EVH type rock & made it their own. A lot of people get a taste of the music business and don't want anything to do with it.

[@pjrodz]

thank you for sharing this! How I wish Vito would play again!

[@jacquelinec.6785]

I wish Eddie wouldn't interrupt these Musicians🎙️

[@Searchin4tone]

When Vito mentioned touching the strings felt like an electric shock, I experienced the exact same thing when I had an arm injury. The nerves were damaged and it took me a long time before I felt normal touching a guitar. I can understand how that injury can totally derail your love of playing your guitar.

[@spazemunky]

One of the best guitar players. Wish we heard more from him. Seems like a great guy too.

[@williampercival7662]

Vito is a brilliant guitarist he's right at the top awesome to watch he is the White Lion.W Percival from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@paulmartin769]

Great to hear from Vito. I just learned of this interview. The guy is so tasteful and wicked good. Miss his playing. Classy guy

[@leralf]

This is F.ING AWESOME! Been waiting for this for years!

[@cbond99]

What an amazing guitarist who never got the glory he deserved. Just like Dan Wexler.

[@tamarabowers3716]

cbond99 thank you for acknowledging that. Dan is definitely on the Vito Bratta, Van Halen, warren demartini level.

[@cbond99]

Tamara Bowers For sure. I got to talk to Dan on the phone years ago when I was in the Navy. (99' I think). Michael Nitro called him and we did a 3-way call. Cool dude & really humble. I grilled him on the "secret" to his sound and he kept saying it was due to the EV speakers he used, but I suspect there was an effect in there somewhere. I sent him some Navy shirts and a bootleg video of a live show that Icon did in Albuquerque.

[@RafaMartinelli]

Wow. Thanks for sharing this!

[@sonnyrocker]

Big fan of Vito here. Thanks for putting this up on KZbin! I do A LOT of White Lion guitar lessons on my channel. That was the first band I wanted to do when I started the channel.

[@dave9732]

Man, I really loved White Lion and Vita Bratta. White Lion breaking up really broke my heart. One of my top 5 bands of all time.

[@salozmen295]

There is life, even after a broken heart.

[@RexBarca]

Thanks for this Eddie, great to hear from Vitto, and hope everything works out for him.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

So sad that Mike & Vito doesn't play together anymore. Those two just had something special, and they wrote some truly beautiful music back in the day :/

[@raltefamily1301]

Good inteview on Eddie Trunk by Vito Bratta.

[@manthony20]

Several years have gone by but I’ll listen to this interview from time to time and just be glad I was around to hear Vito and his amazing playing.

[@grvenics3341]

The title should read: Eddie Trunk Interviews Eddie Trunk w/ a side of Vito Bratta and more Eddie Trunk,

[@pacochuquiure7807]

Yeah, Eddie Trunk is kind of a bad interviewer (if you compare him to any music journalist). His take on media is to be a fan..he is like a fan talking to his idols and that is his style. But again, a fan that talks too much and at the same time promotes himself :)

[@jlkbbk2003]

Paco Chuquiure I LOVE Eddie, just once in a while he cuts them off when they are starting to get into something deep.....that's the only thing I notice once in a while.....but part of me can tell Eddies a HUGE fan too, and I like that about him. He's 50 years old, bout my own age, and he still gets like a kid meeting his music heroes....I just prefer eddie to anyone else

[@johnnythejeweler6096]

Paco Chuquiure Eddie loves to talk .....annnnnd eat..

[@johnnythejeweler6096]

Jay Bing Vito bratta is a guitar God one of the greatest ever so underrated God bless Vito

[@ray.a7343]

Seen white lion 4 times awesome each time top notch unbelievable live !!! Vito rocks not just gratuitous noodling always had feel

[@thewaragainstcars]

Thank you for uploading! Have been looking for this for years!

[@adoniskillah2855]

Vito you are one of my favorite guitarist of all time

[@anggua]

This is what i'v been waitin to hear for so long!

[@semblanceofdisorder]

Man, listening back to this it seemed we had a good chance of someday seeing a White Lion reunion or at least seeing Vito in some project. Unfortunately it's now 2021 and it never happened. But hey.... Don't Give Up - White Lion

[@jschultz2363]

Vito rules! Was just cranking wait and tell me. Great guitarist! One of the many reasons I picked up the guitar.

[@eddygay1842]

Does Eddie ever shut up and listen!!!!!

[@wtfhappened1965]

Nope. Feel that too

[@rockdinosaur666]

Never. Loves his own voice.

[@mr.intamin1081]

Most annoying radio host of all time.... only reason we listen is because he gets the good guests on. He is so annoying

[@citadel9611]

Hail Vito. Refreshing to hear a truly honest, smart guy. By the way, Vito's guitar style is superb.

[@dwaynecole6636]

Someone needs to stage an intervention and get White Lion back together like they did Motley Crue in 2005. Promoters need to let them know how much money they're willing to throw at them.

[@robgen06]

love ya vito you mastered the perfect guitar solo for any song

[@ddguitars1969]

Vito solos were really great but what made him stand out was his rhythm work. Lots of guitarists would be proud to play fills like Vito! The only other guitarist who I think is similar, is evh

[@citizengar]

Vito seems like such a nice and humble guy.

[@brettabeau]

One of the best interviews i have ever heard.Vito we love you Bro. Thanks for sharing your honesty.I looked for you for many years to see what became of you and to see if you where still playing but the internet was pretty dry on facts. Its great to hear you are well.Maybe someday there will a chance for you to bless the world one more time with your wizardry guitar playing.Yeah Eddie is good but dont underestimate yourself.You a different player and very talented.

[@dcavfactory]

Excellent! Great stuff.

[@transparent6748]

Wow thank you for this,,vito🙂

[@jrw24fan]

Vito is a truly gifted musician

[@ssstevew5714]

You titled this wrong.... It should be "Eddie Trunk Speaks out. and Vito Bratta"

[@nea1harmon]

what a treasure - i've missed his playing so much :( a truly gifted musician

[@tem0079]

Man i miss hearing him play his music but i'm stoked he's happy doin what he wants to be doin

[@jeddak]

Vito is a class act, no doubt about it. Always good to remember there is more to the story, and musicians are people, too!

[@stevengoodman3498]

Vitto Bratta is a true talent that killed it every time he got on stage! Search you tube and listen to Kid of a thousand faces live and be blown away. We miss you Vitto and thanks for the music.

[@willd4731]

Vito is a smart man, probably saw the writing on the wall in the early nineties and checked out. Nobody cared about his genre of music from 1991 onward and he's one of the few Platinum artists from that era who never followed it up with a piece of garbage album.... His entire body of work is stellar, granted only 4 albums but no filler

[@antonmaclean8418]

Vito has a cool accent , seems like really nice guy

[@lonelydwightfrye]

"Mane Attraction" was one of the best albums ever written. Vito is one of my heroes.

[@budaschbrenner7354]

Vito!! such a major influence on my playing... miss you man!

[@muhammadnoorbinrohani39]

Vito Bratta is the best Lead Guitarist in the 90's.

[@kalebaldwin5398]

What a class act. Truly appreciative of all the praise that comes his way.