Vito Bratta: The Guitar Genius Who Vanished!

[@markusmyers2525]

One of the most melodic guitarist of the 80's.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@safelyanonymous5717]

he was the greatest of the hair metal era in my view

[@metalgeniusjoe5602]

His talent was so fantastic. Much respect. I think he is so underrated as a guitarist. Little fighter!

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@metalgeniusjoe5602]

@@greatguitaristoftherockera2833 Thanks for posting it. It brought back a lot of memories when that song came out and where I was in my life.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Music has a way of bringing you back in time.

[@zenlandzipline]

Who rated him so low? I’ve never read or heard anybody say: “that Vito Bratta guy, he’s just not that good. I don’t rate him very high”. How high do you wish to rate him? Remember, there are millions of guitar players in the world, and thousands of famous ones. Players like Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen and…Steve Howe…. Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Eric Johnson, Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani . Slash, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Whoops…I forgot: Jimmy Page. Bro, I could go on and on and on listing players that are/were great. Vito Bratta was a great guitar player in the style of music he played. He only played on like 4 albums before that style of music faded out. He was very good at what he did, but he isn’t going to be rated up there with the game changers like Jimi and EVH and Malmsteen. Hes not “underrated “. Hes rated right where he belongs: as a top player in the 80s hair metal era.

[@metalgeniusjoe5602]

@@zenlandzipline Lighten up. It was just a random comment on you tube, it's not the end of the world.

[@mrnobodyinvr9762]

Vito was for sure the classiest player of that era, such a beautiful note choices in everything he played. I've come through a playing hand injury myself, and it just seemed to need a LOT of time, and then, my hand was just OK again all of a sudden, and I could play, so, all power to Vito to get back out there and retake his place amongst the legends.

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[@tymanngruter1808]

The first time i heard him play, i was sure that Vito was the best ever! And i know that he still is...... 🎯

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[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

Vito Bratta is one of my very favorite guitarists. I know that he has so much more to share with the world. His solos were melodic genius. 😎🎸

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@StratOCasterMIJ90]

Love Vito. I would encourage any aspiring guitar shredders out there to give any of his solos a shot, "Wait" and "Little Fighter" are both EPIC! and are a challenge for even veteran players. We love you Vito!

[@edgardoarroyo7418]

my favorite guitar player from the 80's🔥🔥

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@TommyORourke_]

I'd give anything to see Vito in a band today, what a player

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[@shaneshrimp6519]

Especially to play with Mike Tramp again , even if it was just one time , would be amazing !

[@cgonzt5636]

Song “You’re all I need” guitar solo- it’s not shredding but man.. so iconic.

[@tobycrane1607]

Every good guitarist I know got the most respect for Vito…..❤❤ white lion is in my top 25 list…..❤

[@j-freesimangunsong2607]

True indeed! Vitto's playing is lyrical and tasteful....I love it and miss it

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@rodhamm8484]

That Pride cd is such a great air guitar album, Lady Of The Valley has some amazing guitar work.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@saltpeter7429]

My favorite WHITE LION track. Great guitarist.

[@80srocker65]

One of my favorite guitarist of the 80s

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@williammouri1096]

The best post EVH hard rock guitarist. Such a musical player.

[@philm22]

So melodic and tasty, one of the best

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@Trace7173]

Considering how many bloated and balding 80's rock stars that are still performing to make a living, I don't blame Vito for disappearing. He knew when to call it quits unlike so many others that just look ridiculous

[@kikiki4592]

Vito is more than a guitar hero, to walk away from fame to take care of his parents and the family buisness is some true real life hero stuff. Would love to see him join up with Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and the singers of Van Halen (all 3) and Wolfie and do a tribute concert for Eddie and fufill Eddie's kitchen sink dream.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Any tribute to Eddie is long overdue.

[@JoeR203]

Vito was phenomenal. He replaced EVH as my favorite player. Vito didn't like the way the music industry worked. Apparently the band was screwed out of money and the record label no longer wanted to support them because Grunge was the new thing on the scene. I'm confused on the hand injury story. It's been said that he feels something similar to an electric shock when he touches the strings. But now the story says the injury is in his right hand. That's the picking hand. Not the fretting hand. Vito seems like a quiet, introverted person (like me). I get that he doesn't want to be in the spotlight anymore. I'd want to be able to go out in public without having people hounding me for pictures and autographs all the time. But what Vito COULD do, is upload a 5 minute video of himself just noodling on guitar in his house. Once a week, or twice a month. No need to put together a band, go in a studio, make an album and go on tour. Just a quick video every so often would be enough to make us fans happy. It's a shame to have such talent and let it go to waste. Hell, Jason Becker can't move a muscle in his body but he still composes music. It's too bad we'll never see him play guitar again because he can't move. It's even worse we'll never see Vito play again......because he doesn't want to. 😞

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[@Paulocity8]

Vito's playing is SOOOO tasty, awesome riffs and every solo is a joy. Wish he was still playing. For me he joins a group of 80's guitarists that were so underrated: Ronnie LeTekro, Bill Leverty, Harry K Cody...

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@MyGuitarArtistry]

He is a Badass Guitar Player!

[@lynncrawford5613]

Thank you!

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

What a band white lion were, so glad I seen them live 🤘🤘

[@d.s1014]

One of my fav. He and Nuno

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@Tuftsedge1]

Always thought of him as little Eddie .bad ass.

[@billyc6678]

IMO, he’s the only guitarist to even come close to EVH but with his OWN style. Even Eddie said so. If your hero says it’s ok then you know you’ve done it right. One of my favorites. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

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[@gun_toting_lefty]

Saw Dreamer when I lived in the Mid Hudson Valley. They were a 2 guitar band. They were BOTH amazing! I don't know who the other guy was.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

I couldn’t find any info on them.

[@emmitt1990]

I consider him top 3 most innovative guitarists. I’d love to see him play again.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@robgen06]

solo to wait never gets old

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[@ireneczornyj3425]

Vito should have been up there with Hendrix, Page, EVH, Angus Young and others. 🎸

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[@enkiabzu5792]

First video I watched from you channel and immediately subscribed after words! Keep up the good work man!

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@1320pass]

Miss you Vito. Hope you are well.

[@Tyson-u3m]

My father told me when I was a young teenager, No matter how incredibly, breath-takingly, knock out, gorgeous the woman of your dreams is... there is some man, somewhere, that's sick of her bullshit! I'm sure that's what we have here. Learn a lesson kids.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@marksanders3659]

It’s all subjective of course, but, the bottom line is, he wrote some great music, and as a guitarist, his work moves people emotionally, and inspires people to want to play guitar, of if they do already, inspires their playing. The power to do that, in my humble opinion, makes him one of the all time greats.

[@JoeR203]

I listen for the music. I don't care about lyrics. That being said, they did have some cheesey song topics. I mean, nobody is going to go cruising on a Saturday night, blasting "Til Death Do Us Part" on their car stereo. Had they written some harder, edgier songs, they might have had a bigger audience.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@safelyanonymous5717]

@@JoeR203 white lion was really big 87-89 then grunge killed them and many other bands

[@5150eruption]

Most underrated guitarist ever!!! Leaves in his prime to take care of his farther! God bless him! Vito we love you, and miss you!

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@rick3747]

I am 57. I love all music but I my favs. My fav guitarists are Vito, Edward, G. Lynch, M. Kendall, D.Struermer, P. Metheny, L.Breau, W. Demartini, R. Montrose, P. Reynolds, J.West-Oram.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@joeylodes]

Great player. 🎸

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[@zzxmookysxzz4103]

Vito will always be my goat.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@billyc6678]

I saw that show at the Channel, had no idea it was their last gig ever. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@CJINW]

Chris DeGarmo needs a video.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Is Chris DeGarmo The King of Queensrÿche kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmKneKxom9yMj5Y

[@kikiki4592]

I felt like I was going to shit my pants year ago, went on a flight with a friend who only flew private, got on the plane and met our pilot, it was Chris.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@toyiswuro7566]

Its a mystery that he dont come to any social media platform ever since he break away from the band nobody knows what he is doing upto date . Hope he is out there happily with his loved ones

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Yeah just living his life.

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

Great guitarist who said F it, God bless him

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Yeah the business of music sucks.

[@smartrn1]

His Radar Love version was better than the original - and that’s a very rare feat.

[@glennprevost7140]

I hope he can make a comeback.

[@seangerant653]

dvd videos were never officially released ......that was a mtv live concert of tv !!!!!!!...the only one that came out was the escape vhs at the end of the band !!!!!!

[@longchesongthing4159]

He is guitar wizard.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@CrazyHenkie777]

I'm gonna look him up here on KZbin. I have to admit I am not too familiar with his playing. I've heard people mention his name though.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

@CrazyHenkie777 Vito absolutely killed it. He wielded the axe like no other. 🎸

[@HopefulBilliards-nk5yb]

Such a great guitarist, but i understand his reason for dropping out its just a shame that he doesn't play anymore great inspiration

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@woodzie06]

so underrated

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[@NealVio]

This is the answer to Vito's wrist problem. I too popped my left wrist while mowing the lawn, OH did it hurt like a bitch. It hurt to play and was taking forever to heal. Months would go by and it seemed that it was never going away. Then I saw a doctor and went to physical therapy, I honestly didn't think it was going to work. Boom - problem solved. I highly recommend it.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Thank for watching and the comment. I would think he probably sought out medical advice for the problem.

[@smithn.wesson495]

If you want to know how incredibly talented Vito Bratta was.....just listen to one song from each of the big 3 albums White Lion did. 1.) All You Need Is Rock N Roll - Pride 2.) Little Fighter - Big Game 3.) Blue Monday - Mane Attraction. It's a crying shame Vito never did a solo album after White Lion, but I can certainly understand why he does not want to play with Mike Tramp ever again.

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[@skullzmonterrey]

For me, the best of the 80s

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@ayandey137]

No one talks about the Where Do We Run solo Its one of the best solos like ever

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

I don’t know that one, I check it out. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@gloriahancock8358]

Vito amazing guitarist!!

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@wreckgarr50]

Felix Robinson? No, James Lomenzo was the bassist through the main part of their run. That’s James in the photo.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Yeah but he was not the original bassist.

[@kospandx]

Do we know where the Ozzy spot story originated? I have never heard that one before, so I am admittedly a litte suspicious.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

An interview with ultimate classic rock.

[@kospandx]

@@greatguitaristoftherockera2833 Wonderful, I found it! Thanks!

[@pedromoreira6324]

Just one word... Melody!

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@edzebrowski4445]

Vito was awesome

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@safelyanonymous5717]

right wrist?? all this time i would have thought it was the left that popped are we sure its the right wrist?

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

I’m not sure now because it says discomfort on the neck. I’ll do more research.

[@safelyanonymous5717]

@@greatguitaristoftherockera2833 yeah i am pretty sure is the left hand not his picking right

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Thanks I’m looking for confirmation online. I thought I read right wrist. Guitar World magazine 2019 interview states right wrist.

[@danielf462]

His tapping was so much more advanced than EVH.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@danielf462]

@2216sammy obviously u don't play guitar. I do that's how I have a clue. If u did play u would know about guitar playing. There r better tappers out there than EVH. GET A CLUE!

[@soofitnsexy]

seriously no one tapped with the fire and passion and tone of EVH@@danielf462

[@didikdoang7628]

He is one my favorite guitarists besides Eddie Van Halen.. 🤟

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@Savatanica]

It's time for a Criss Oliva episode,right?

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

He’s on the list.

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

VIto needs to realize that the days of a possible reunion are not infinite. He needs to make it happen like soon. No ones getting any younger. Cmon on already bro. He's gonna end up regretting it.

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[@lasyngwieeeiiilarsen7510]

❤❤❤😊

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[@frankwithrow377]

I heard he hurt his hand, which is just a nightmare.and since then, he doesn't have it anymore

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

He did have an injury but he has been able to start playing again.

[@axxellein]

TRES Cool/Heavy

[@anthonylaspisa6992]

It's a shame man what awesome guitar player next to Eddie Van Halen

[@simoncrawley7430]

Too good for White Lion

[@BrockTheHeathen]

BETTER than Eddie Change my mind!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I'm not so sure about underrated. All my guitar slinger buddies ranted and raved like I did. His stuff is pretty hard to cop and frankly can be plain difficult.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@cyborgnj]

People said Vito was an Eddie clone, I dont see it at all, totally different players. Listen to Lady of the Valley or Lonely Nights and tell me you hear anything like EVH, nada.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Yeah I don’t really hear it.

[@Gmantsb]

We just sold him a 12 string guitar. He ordered it online.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@scottstanley8370]

Radar love

[@anthonylaspisa6992]

Yeah I got to say 60s 70s and 80 was real music and real bands after the 80s the music sucked the music died down God I wish I could go back in time

[@johnbernhardtsen3008]

I loved watching the recent clip of Joe Elliot flipping out on grunge in the 90s!he asked how many of the grunge bands are still around!they had a run till the 2000s, then everybody wanted to have fun again!

[@janmichaelpol8952]

His very famous in the philippines

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@kevinkinnu341]

No. 1

[@Gmantsb]

We just sold him a guitar.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

Are you at liberty to share with us what he purchased? Vito is one of a kind... 🎸 😊

[@Gmantsb]

@@DeputyVanHalen5150 Taylor acoustic

[@safelyanonymous5717]

r u serious?

[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

@@Gmantsb That's really awesome! Thanks for sharing that story with us here. I just bought a killer 1984 Kramer guitar not too long ago from Long Island, NY. Music Zoo.

[@NealVio]

L'Amour's - Pronounced - La More's 😁

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@IshredGuitar]

Being a musician and retired medical specialist your wrists just don't snap. So that's just an excuse! He's a quitter....plain and simple. This band had doors open up made excuses for family problems, band breaks up? They must of been one of the children that cried when they were children, this band had the looks and the talent and they just fucking gave up! There's been lots of outstanding bands just couldn't hang.

[@DavidDeCelle]

Great guitar player. I wasn’t a fan of the band though.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@davepawlikowski3321]

Eddie Trunk stills keeps in touch with him.

[@NewSuperPaul]

That Big Game cover art tho 😄

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

Yeah it was pretty cheesy. I guess that was before Photoshop. Thanks for watching.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

He was like a refined Eddie Van Halen. I don’t mean that in a good way. Everything was too clean. There was no raunch to his playing and he overused the finger tapping way more than Eddie ever did. Very creative. Very inventive. But he was kind of a one trick pony.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

He was pretty clean. I prefer Eddies swing.

[@ronnieparfait]

I disagree 💯, The “little fighter” solo is a masterpiece and he doesn’t do crazy finger tapping in it. He is a real melodic soloist which makes my ears perk up. If he is indeed a “one trick pony” his trick is melody. 🤔🤘🏼✌🏼

[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

Edward was the king, but I'd never call Vito a one trick pony. A person can never finger tap enough! The music today stinks, I dare anyone to try to compete with Bratta's playing. Won't happen...

[@JoeR203]

Everyone was tapping after Eddie brought it to the spotlight. People single out Vito because he did it best. His solos were more intricate than other players. Vito could do blazing fast runs. But he preferred to be more melodic with his playing. His solos fit the songs.

[@paoloaccomando4778]

yep.

[@magdump7380]

Vito was a great player but a total Eddie clone.

[@terryanthony5323]

Such a crap band though, they deserve to be forgotten. Fembot singer, pass. All The Fallen Men was a great tune.

[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

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[@greatguitaristoftherockera2833]

I wasn’t a fan of Tramps voice either.

[@douglasfrancisco2910]

Big guitar Man the best guitar

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