Vito Bratta
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Vito Bratta (born July 1, 1961) was the guitarist for the 80s rock band White Lion from 1983 to 1992.
Following the breakup of White Lion, Bratta produced an album for the band CPR on Atlantic records. Bratta has been unable to stay involved in the music industry in any capacity since 1994. He is said to be currently living in his childhood house in Staten Island with his parents.
In 2003, Mike Tramp (former White Lion vocalist), attempted to reunite with Bratta but was unsuccessful. Tramp talked about Bratta in a 2007 interview with Anarchy Music, claiming Bratta was always quiet and distant and the rest of the band "...hardly knew his birthday."
Vito Bratta has not been heard from since 1993 and he will finally break the silence when he is interviewed by Eddie Trunk live on February 16, 2007.
The following key points were revealed during the Eddie Trunk interview:
1) Vito's father suffered through a 5 year illness, and this required a large amount of personal time and commitment on Vito's part, both emotionally and financially.
2) In 1997 he injured his wrist while playing classical guitar and finds it painful to move his hand up and down the guitar neck; he manages to play nylon string guitars without too much discomfort. This injury seems to not be fully healed.
3) He has never ruled out a White Lion reunion; up until now they have been impossible due to family obligations and his wrist injury.
Friday April 6th and 7th 2007 at the L'Amours Reunion Shows in New York the club that made White Lion. Vito made his first public musical appearances at both Friday and Saturday nights shows in over 15 years.
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| White Lion |
| Vito Bratta | Mike Tramp | James Lomenzo | Greg D'Angelo |
| Former members: Nicki Capozzi | Felix Robinson | Dave Spitz |
| Discography |
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| Studio albums: Fight to Survive | Pride | Big Game | Mane Attraction |
| Live and compilation albums: The Best Of White Lion | Remembering White Lion: Greatest Hits | Rocking the USA | Anthology 83-89 |
| Videography |
| Videos: Escape From Brooklyn |
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