White Lion | |
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 White Lion in 1989; left to right: Greg D'Angelo, Mike Tramp, James LoMenzo, Vito Bratta | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Copenhagen, Denmark and New York City, United States |
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| Labels | Asylum Records, Atlantic, Frontiers |
| Members | Vito Bratta Greg D'Angelo James LoMenzo Mike Tramp |
| Past members | Felix Robinson Nicki Capozzi Dave Spitz |
White Lion was a Danish-American glam metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist/guitarist Mike Tramp and Italian-American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, they released their debut album Fight to Survive in 1985. The band achieved success with their No. 8 hit "Wait" and No. 3 hit "When the Children Cry" from their second album, the double platinum selling Pride. The band continued their success with their third album, Big Game which achieved Gold status and their fourth album Mane Attraction which included a supporting tour. White Lion disbanded in 1992 and not long afterwards, their first compilation album, The Best of White Lion was released.
Mike Tramp reformed White Lion with all new musicians in 1999 and again in 2004, following a failed attempt to reform the original line up. The new White Lion released a live album in 2005 and a brand new studio album Return of the Pride in 2008.
In 2023, Tramp would release the re-recorded versions of White Lion's greatest hits on an album, appropriately titled, The Songs of White Lion.
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