Umm,.. usually it's the singer that can not be replaced - but in this case - it's as close to White Lion as possible - and this includes the original singer .. can't beat it - considering .. Thanks- for sharing ..
C'mon guys, really? Vito is not in the band which you have 2 options:
All members will be lost or even the singer can give concerts and we get to listen all those songs we grew up with. Be grateful even if is not the whole band together.
In my opinion he sang very good in this concert and I thank him for that.
@nicecook12 your right, i have thought the same befor no vito no white lion, but vito made his decision and the band had thier time with vito. vito moved on i sappose and atleast mike found a pretty decent replacement guitarist in my oppionon.
For anybody that doesn't know, Vito Bratta sustained a wrist/hand injury in 1997 and is unable to play. He wishes to stay out of the public spotlight and wants his privacy to be respected. He is taking care of his mother in Staten Island.
I admit he played the solo "Alright" but no one is Vito. And Mike needs to sing like he used to - Whats up with this deeper voiced monotone mature voice now ? His old voice wasn't crazy high like Sebastian bach or something. I'm sure he could still sing like that if he wanted to !!!!! I would go see this band in a heartbeat, But imagine if Vito came back - HOLY SHIT
The only issue with this song is the recording of it dont blame the band. The guitarist has to adjust to the singer's vocal range! If he has to tune down to save vocal strain so what....sonically its obvious the band sounds great here so what if it is tuned down. Mike sings this differently and there is more interplay in the bass lines. Great clip thanks for posting. The guys in the current line up have a great shoes to fill from the original guys man they are taking up the torch.
Yeah, I totally agree with the comments below... (In Fact).. the majority of the You Tubers performing this Solo in their home videos, Is better then how this guy is performing on stage !
White Lion without Vito Bratta. I must say he really is the reason why I listen to White Lion so this seems, not to sound harsh, a little pointless?
It's like Guns 'n Roses, one original member. Just doesn't cut it compared to the original in my opinion.
I've only started to listen to White Lion recently. I remember the first song I heard by them was this one. I must have listened to that solo 1000 times now, Vito's playing just stands out to me as a guitarist.
Love this band, but come on Mike, he cannot seem to sing live. Also this band is missing it's heart without Vito. Vito Bratta was the man and they could have gone nowhere without him.
Excelente video, ademas genial que hayas enfocado el solo de guitarra, pero como que la voz ya no me convence, felicidades y gracias por subir el video
We seriously need Vito back right now, Vito didnt fuck around, He was a proffesional musician/guitarist. Can you imagine the shit he would bring to the table ??? Thats what we need in 2010 man.
i love it just take what u can get you unloyal fucks id rather here a club recording dowtuned version with a replacment guitarist than anything else being released by modern bands these days
@clintusmaximus well you then in all liklihood heard it from a colossal asshole. I talked with Vito a couple years ago when he appeared on Eddie Trunk's show and I found him to be pleasant and quite gracious.
My Favorite all time guitar player is Vito Bratta inclusive I have ESP exactly like Vito etc. But I have to admit this guy is making a really good job. That's is only my opinion
Vito was just as important as Mike in this band. Without both, the band shouldn't be called White Lion. I am happy to see Mike performing these songs again for the fans and if they ever do come nearby I will try to see them perform. The lead guitarist needs to get the beginning of the solo right instead of trying to look cool.
This is like a WL cover band and not a very good one at that. Vito's chops were the essence of WL, just like Eddie's guitar work is the essence of VH. You couldn't replace Eddie, Dimebag, Gilmour, Jim Matheos, or even Scott Ian in their respective bands or it just wouldn't be that band anymore. I don't think Pink Floyd is PF without Roger Waters! Some musicians are replaceable in certain bands, but when the main music writer is not present; then it's no longer the same band. Vito was White Lion.
i saw them in montgomery alabama july 1989.with cinderella and tangier. vito rocked. he just doesnt want any part of the music buisness. at least they couldve got someone who couldve copied his chops better. his guitar is cool though.but no vito.
These friggen bands piss me off.... They get famous for a bunch of awesome songs, and then they completely change the way they do them in concert and they sound like crap! You got famous because the songs were good the first time. Stop changing them in concert where we pay a fortune to hear them!
Might be, might be.. But wait.. What if some people like Hair Metal? : O I have Classic Rock and that kind of crap, but I'm not going to look for Classic Rock vids and go there bash that genre.
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Is this a whitelion cover band playing at high school battle of the bands ?? lol GUYS give it up,, the 80s are over and apparently so is whitelion...... PS,,, I heard 7-11 is hiring, Mike tramp,, go get a resume!!!!!!
Haha! Yes, he does look like he sucks a mean dick.
But you know, Vito has no interest in playing anymore. It's HIM that is preventing him from being on that stage. WL has asked him several times since the 90s to play/reunite/etc and he always turns them down.
Vito has had some health concerns and I cannot get ahold of him either...he has shut us all out and went back to just hanging out and leaving things all behind living a really normal life. What ashamed because he was the closest thing to use Eddies sound and play his own style which was really refreshing and a huge departure...as innovative as George Lynch who is one of the most outside of the box players from that day! Thanks for the comment! Brad
@longwhip Yeah he looks like the biggest poser ever, I wish Vito started his own version of White Lion with a better singer or atleast did some type of Band.
@RettesDnert pssh, Vito will never come back, let alone play guitar ever again for anyone. Motherfucker had amazing talent and probably a promising music career and he just blew it all away by giving up and becoming a plumber or electrician or some horseshit like that. Atleast the guy up there actually plays and is trying to live his dream.
one of best 80s metal bands. they drew comparisons with bon jovi at dat time, in d vocals department. too bad vito's not with them now but band still rocks hard..
I saw these guys in Hollywood in Oct 2008 and it was totally packed out, and it was a great show. Loud as hell too. Only thing that sucked was that the singer was the only original member. That guitarist is good but he aint Vito.
I hate the fact that Hair metal fell off the face of the earth and how in the hell do go from arenas and stadiums to back yard bars...The music still rocks. If you listen it still sounds the same put the old cd's in and rock...I still dont know why they are reduced to playin Bars now..JMO
==> That guy just butchered the solo. My ears are bleeding.
Hard to keep up with Vito. He made the guitar sound ... well ... beautiful. Hard to do with an electric guitar in a hair-band setting but Vito was the master at it.
Vito is fine my friend...he says he is just boared..with these kind of life...and so he wanna live a peacefull and simple life..he is the one who gave whitelion a new name as Tramps White Lion ....
Man Vito can still make a comeback or do one time last tour show type of deal...
265308 1 month ago
Pretty boy sucks
Now I know why I never see him touring
He knows there isn't a franchise w/o Vito the Motherfuckin Man
crissolivafreak 2 months ago
I don't mean to offend, but this sucks.
MrUltraworld 2 months ago
vito????
guapodenitas 2 months ago
Is that Warren DiMartini 30years ago today? Same guitars and outfit. What????
sbrave 2 months ago
24 KARAT CRAP,,,im glad i didnt buy a ticket or waste gas driving to this fiasco
hedriteinc 2 months ago
Hey, at the end of the day it's five guys trying to eek out a living playing small clubs. I would not want to be in their position.
kamaboko1 3 months ago
Just like Guns N Roses this band needs to move on and forget about sounding like it use to and start sounding like it needs to.
FallenPrey33 3 months ago
Umm,.. usually it's the singer that can not be replaced - but in this case - it's as close to White Lion as possible - and this includes the original singer .. can't beat it - considering .. Thanks- for sharing ..
you166mhz 3 months ago
@MrWoodyRay Unfortunately that will never happen due to his sickness
willow15ks 3 months ago
VITTO CUMM'ON come back
joetherocker09 3 months ago
C'mon guys, really? Vito is not in the band which you have 2 options:
All members will be lost or even the singer can give concerts and we get to listen all those songs we grew up with. Be grateful even if is not the whole band together.
In my opinion he sang very good in this concert and I thank him for that.
nicecook12 3 months ago 2
@nicecook12 your right, i have thought the same befor no vito no white lion, but vito made his decision and the band had thier time with vito. vito moved on i sappose and atleast mike found a pretty decent replacement guitarist in my oppionon.
and mike still sings awsome
woodsjos 2 months ago
This not White Lion. It's just Mike Tramp with some other guys.. :(
tim78704 4 months ago
the title should say Vito ain't in this video.
1251wire 4 months ago
its just not white lion without Vito.
UMPEE 4 months ago 11
It's not white lion without Vito!!!
sp00ktube 4 months ago 2
For anybody that doesn't know, Vito Bratta sustained a wrist/hand injury in 1997 and is unable to play. He wishes to stay out of the public spotlight and wants his privacy to be respected. He is taking care of his mother in Staten Island.
gkelter1 5 months ago
I admit he played the solo "Alright" but no one is Vito. And Mike needs to sing like he used to - Whats up with this deeper voiced monotone mature voice now ? His old voice wasn't crazy high like Sebastian bach or something. I'm sure he could still sing like that if he wanted to !!!!! I would go see this band in a heartbeat, But imagine if Vito came back - HOLY SHIT
TigertailzBezerk 6 months ago 2
these guys are really big still hu?..where they playing a neighbors house?
charlieroy911 6 months ago
Mike has to keep going , good for him , but the main reason I liked this band was Vito , It is like taking Eddy out of Van Halen
gravano2 6 months ago
calm down ppl vitos good but i mean give it up for this guy hes playing his fingers to the bone just to entertain u
jak11111100 7 months ago
Damn I miss this shit! Life was so fun back then!
0nisful 7 months ago
vito is good..pls put him back
MANANSALA143 9 months ago
For God's sakes someone sing a back up vocal!!!
headmonsterzero69 10 months ago
Why the fuck is Vito Bratta not up there!? I would love to see him. He needs to go on the G3 tour or something. This is getting ridiculous!
justfine77777 10 months ago 2
How about if you are going to try and have someone else play guitar instead of Vito, they play the guitar solo's correctly...
Celmer77 11 months ago
now he sings like shit.... time goes by.
erikallison 11 months ago
The only issue with this song is the recording of it dont blame the band. The guitarist has to adjust to the singer's vocal range! If he has to tune down to save vocal strain so what....sonically its obvious the band sounds great here so what if it is tuned down. Mike sings this differently and there is more interplay in the bass lines. Great clip thanks for posting. The guys in the current line up have a great shoes to fill from the original guys man they are taking up the torch.
Atomicsonic1 11 months ago
Vito's my idol, the best there is, the latest Whitelion album does not sound or feel the same without Vito.
zepp3lin 11 months ago
If he tuned his guitar any lower the strings would drop off... Horrible!
JLeeHaven 1 year ago
SORRY, NOT WHITE LION WITHOUT VITO BRATTA. PERIOD.
ianschecter 1 year ago
Yeah, I totally agree with the comments below... (In Fact).. the majority of the You Tubers performing this Solo in their home videos, Is better then how this guy is performing on stage !
ziggy72170 1 year ago
@ziggy72170 I agree 100%!
KingTabor 11 months ago
White Lion without Vito Bratta. I must say he really is the reason why I listen to White Lion so this seems, not to sound harsh, a little pointless?
It's like Guns 'n Roses, one original member. Just doesn't cut it compared to the original in my opinion.
I've only started to listen to White Lion recently. I remember the first song I heard by them was this one. I must have listened to that solo 1000 times now, Vito's playing just stands out to me as a guitarist.
LANX93 1 year ago 2
Underrated band. Still need Vito back to get that classic white lion sound back
edjankowsky 1 year ago
Mike Tramp...phoning it in since 1992.
tak178 1 year ago
Wow he didn't even play the solo correctly, I can honestly say that Vito drove this band..
Celmer77 1 year ago
He should have "waited" to eat a few of those cheeseburgers.......oofff
tmwnat 1 year ago
Love the drumset!!!! Killer paint job man! but other than that the quality sucks, but it's cool Tramps still doing his thing.
iamjimmy86 1 year ago 2
Love this band, but come on Mike, he cannot seem to sing live. Also this band is missing it's heart without Vito. Vito Bratta was the man and they could have gone nowhere without him.
Celmer77 1 year ago
great band & great music! I saw them live back in 2006, mike now lives in my country
prabowoputra 1 year ago
What stopped Vito from playing?
Anyone know?
alexanderthewraith 1 year ago
@alexanderthewraith His father is ill so he is taking care of him, and then he messed up his wrist...
robvk6 1 year ago
Excelente video, ademas genial que hayas enfocado el solo de guitarra, pero como que la voz ya no me convence, felicidades y gracias por subir el video
Arimsin 1 year ago
"white lion" i think not more like the mike tramp n cover band
motleycrue24 1 year ago
definitely no Vita Bratta
TommySixGun 1 year ago
Great musicianship
benbrenn 1 year ago
The original band rocked in 1988...
nostalgia43 1 year ago
We seriously need Vito back right now, Vito didnt fuck around, He was a proffesional musician/guitarist. Can you imagine the shit he would bring to the table ??? Thats what we need in 2010 man.
TigertailzBezerk 1 year ago
NO VITTO NO WHITE LION !!!
RAJINS25 1 year ago 2
How awful. Either the guitar player is playing in the wrong key or the singer is really flat.
19Hutch89 1 year ago
@19Hutch89 Well, since their peak was in the '80's, the singer probably hasn't been able to hit the right notes in 20 years.
DonutDazzler 1 year ago
@19Hutch89 its in the same key bro never changes
motleycrue24 1 year ago
how can you replace vito bratta and not be able to play the song right
HippiesPwn 1 year ago
No Vito !!!!!! just hang it up Boys
Bluesbarri 1 year ago
Who the fuck are these people. . .??? The only person from White Lion is the singer and damn his voice did not age well. Where's Vito???
777Luth 1 year ago
Where the hell is Vito Bratta these days?????????????
dtjesus101 1 year ago
is this a cover band?
saulclaws 1 year ago
it was less gay with vito playing back in the 80s : S that guitar player has nothing on vito bratta .he aint even playing the openin riff right
MicableShawn 1 year ago
i love it just take what u can get you unloyal fucks id rather here a club recording dowtuned version with a replacment guitarist than anything else being released by modern bands these days
danophile07 1 year ago
NO VITO NO WHITE LION!
Ireg2post1 1 year ago 19
This guitar player can't play like Vito so he plays it his way.This is obvious..3 stars
Soldano88 1 year ago
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Soldano88 1 year ago
is this in Eb?
rockinghell91 1 year ago
Apparently Mike can't sing any more...
deancramer 1 year ago
Not playing the verse wrong.... they re-arranged the song! LOL
darrenwalsh66 1 year ago
Love this song. Thanks for sharing.
slmetcalf 1 year ago
dude's playing the verse wrong. how does mike let that slide?
csmpeoil 1 year ago
I heard Vito Bratta was a huge asshole
clintusmaximus 1 year ago
@clintusmaximus well you then in all liklihood heard it from a colossal asshole. I talked with Vito a couple years ago when he appeared on Eddie Trunk's show and I found him to be pleasant and quite gracious.
csmpeoil 1 year ago
@clintusmaximus I heard YOU were the huge asshole!! hahaha you stupid retarded cunt!!
coltsuperocean10 1 year ago
My Favorite all time guitar player is Vito Bratta inclusive I have ESP exactly like Vito etc. But I have to admit this guy is making a really good job. That's is only my opinion
Dionydejesus 1 year ago
wasnt born till 91 but theres still decent kids out there that kno gud music so for all those whos hope is lost....there are few who give hope
guitarist5477 1 year ago
I mean the bloke must earn his bread...
vonMohl 1 year ago
Where the hell is Vito? And damn, it looks like Mike Tramp is having a hard time hitting the notes these days.. :(
tim78704 1 year ago
Vito was just as important as Mike in this band. Without both, the band shouldn't be called White Lion. I am happy to see Mike performing these songs again for the fans and if they ever do come nearby I will try to see them perform. The lead guitarist needs to get the beginning of the solo right instead of trying to look cool.
Blanchard80 1 year ago
@Blanchard80 No Vito, No Dice!
D3COMO 1 year ago
This is like a WL cover band and not a very good one at that. Vito's chops were the essence of WL, just like Eddie's guitar work is the essence of VH. You couldn't replace Eddie, Dimebag, Gilmour, Jim Matheos, or even Scott Ian in their respective bands or it just wouldn't be that band anymore. I don't think Pink Floyd is PF without Roger Waters! Some musicians are replaceable in certain bands, but when the main music writer is not present; then it's no longer the same band. Vito was White Lion.
kaaosmachine 1 year ago 3
Very Cool
Schimmoller 2 years ago
i saw them in montgomery alabama july 1989.with cinderella and tangier. vito rocked. he just doesnt want any part of the music buisness. at least they couldve got someone who couldve copied his chops better. his guitar is cool though.but no vito.
salamonetalton 2 years ago
These friggen bands piss me off.... They get famous for a bunch of awesome songs, and then they completely change the way they do them in concert and they sound like crap! You got famous because the songs were good the first time. Stop changing them in concert where we pay a fortune to hear them!
cadauctions31 2 years ago 3
@cadauctions31 They change the songs because they sucked in the first place. Fuck hair faggot bands.
EddySwass 2 years ago
Might be, might be.. But wait.. What if some people like Hair Metal? : O I have Classic Rock and that kind of crap, but I'm not going to look for Classic Rock vids and go there bash that genre.
MrSuzyLips 2 years ago
i was doggystyling this girl while listening to this song and she queefed..
never played this song since.
DeathMetalShredd666 2 years ago
hahahaha
Sharknezz 2 years ago
saw them in 1989 in birmingham england
mojopin70 2 years ago
Finally they used vito`s Solo with TAB (LOL)....on stuff..
after knowing their arrangement not good..
sukadukaku 2 years ago
goddamn, this noob at its finest. vito has to be laughing his ass off, i know i would. haha fail.
DavefromTinj 2 years ago
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Is this a whitelion cover band playing at high school battle of the bands ?? lol GUYS give it up,, the 80s are over and apparently so is whitelion...... PS,,, I heard 7-11 is hiring, Mike tramp,, go get a resume!!!!!!
glennie27 2 years ago
the whole thing is flat. no feeling at all. and thats coming from an old school fan............
badbillw 2 years ago
That guitarist looks like a fucking polesmoker...GET VITO BACK YOU FUCKS!!!
longwhip 2 years ago 47
longwhip-
Haha! Yes, he does look like he sucks a mean dick.
But you know, Vito has no interest in playing anymore. It's HIM that is preventing him from being on that stage. WL has asked him several times since the 90s to play/reunite/etc and he always turns them down.
GangreneVagina 2 years ago
Vito has had some health concerns and I cannot get ahold of him either...he has shut us all out and went back to just hanging out and leaving things all behind living a really normal life. What ashamed because he was the closest thing to use Eddies sound and play his own style which was really refreshing and a huge departure...as innovative as George Lynch who is one of the most outside of the box players from that day! Thanks for the comment! Brad
longwhip 2 years ago
longwhip-
Wow. It's hard to imagine your two comments were written by the same person. Haha!
A man after my own heart. Yes, Lynch is and always will be my absolute favorite and Vito did bring a new fresh creativity to this genre.
GangreneVagina 2 years ago
@longwhip Yeah he looks like the biggest poser ever, I wish Vito started his own version of White Lion with a better singer or atleast did some type of Band.
RettesDnert 1 year ago
@RettesDnert pssh, Vito will never come back, let alone play guitar ever again for anyone. Motherfucker had amazing talent and probably a promising music career and he just blew it all away by giving up and becoming a plumber or electrician or some horseshit like that. Atleast the guy up there actually plays and is trying to live his dream.
ReekoArch 1 year ago
@longwhip
Its not that they dont want to get Vito back. Vito dont play anymore.
hxcmexi 1 year ago
@longwhip wow you're right
headmonsterzero69 10 months ago
@longwhip Vito's hands don't work anymore:(
mediblue9 6 months ago
Where the hell is Vito???? We miss you
pinordz 2 years ago 6
Thats it! I am growing my hair long and buying a charvel. Modern music sucks long live 80s metal
sixxgunn131 2 years ago 67
im halfway through the process mate :D
rockinghell91 2 years ago
@sixxgunn131 a charvel with a floyd rose bridge.. bring be back the 80's
dpsd 1 year ago
@sixxgunn131 Charvels and EPSs are pretty much the way to go these days.. i've never played anything better than Charvel so far in my life
JonIsFrench 1 year ago
one of best 80s metal bands. they drew comparisons with bon jovi at dat time, in d vocals department. too bad vito's not with them now but band still rocks hard..
wolvenaut 2 years ago
Vito's sound was in his hands, not just the studio. As a guitarist for over 30 years I can hear his feel for the instrument.
Seeing this makes me want to grow my hair long again and buy a Charvel.
scottm4321 2 years ago 2
I saw these guys in Hollywood in Oct 2008 and it was totally packed out, and it was a great show. Loud as hell too. Only thing that sucked was that the singer was the only original member. That guitarist is good but he aint Vito.
hitman2070 2 years ago
I hate the fact that Hair metal fell off the face of the earth and how in the hell do go from arenas and stadiums to back yard bars...The music still rocks. If you listen it still sounds the same put the old cd's in and rock...I still dont know why they are reduced to playin Bars now..JMO
BMXADDICTIONENDO 2 years ago 5
Damn they still look awesome
coolioandy 2 years ago
i thought the solo was pretty good
EcBaPr 2 years ago
That guy just butchered the solo. My ears are bleeding.
civilengsi 2 years ago 2
==> That guy just butchered the solo. My ears are bleeding.
Hard to keep up with Vito. He made the guitar sound ... well ... beautiful. Hard to do with an electric guitar in a hair-band setting but Vito was the master at it.
SgtSnausages 2 years ago 2
Hell yeah he did. No feelin in it at all. Somewhere Vito is feeling like someone just molested one of his children
frettin11 2 years ago
tuff to recreate what vito did in a studio mixed , live. won't happen- these guys give us the general ballpark solo.
AFWHHHH 2 years ago
come back Vito !
enzothescorpion 2 years ago 4
Vito is with DeGarmo on thee same train..... Going no where.
pintailrock 2 years ago
You don't see Queensryche or Tramp's White Lion going anywhere either, do you? ;D
plinkytx 2 years ago
Is Mike the only original member? Because James Lomenzo now plays bass for Megadeth
Mightymopar1973 2 years ago
shit solo attempt
itsbobobananas 3 years ago
Could you do any better?
BullShnit 2 years ago
I could
RokDAWG1 2 years ago
I dont know... the singer just doesnt look like he's into it anymore... the music scene maybe just isnt his place in life anymore.
helloween76 3 years ago
Need to work on copying the solo better, needs more feeling live or in the studio, that just won't do!
starmanjamesd 3 years ago
Mike, where's the self-criticism?
kolbixx 3 years ago
Wheres Vito!!!
loveguitars 3 years ago
No one knows where Vito is. And that sucks! Such a talent that needs to be back with White Lion!!
BullShnit 2 years ago
I actually heard he is working in some pizza shop in Chicago. Not sure if it's true or not.
sixxthunderbird 2 years ago
It is not at all true that VITO... is working in some PIZZA shop..what a messs!! guys
He is living a piecefull life ....out of this Rushy World... He is just giving himself some time..thats it ...
torque2lk 2 years ago
How cool would it be to buy a pizza slice from the mighty Vito Bratta himself? :D
DoktorDum 2 years ago
Vito is fine my friend...he says he is just boared..with these kind of life...and so he wanna live a peacefull and simple life..he is the one who gave whitelion a new name as Tramps White Lion ....
torque2lk 2 years ago
Thanks for the info!! That's cool, I don't blame him. Living a peaceful life would be much better than all the chaos. Take care my friend!!
BullShnit 2 years ago