Vito Bratta
| Vito Bratta | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1961 , Staten Island, New York |
| Genres | Heavy metal, Glam metal, Hard rock |
| Occupations | Guitarist |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1983–1994 |
| Associated acts | White Lion |
| Website | http://www.vito-bratta.com Official Tribute Page |
| Notable instruments | |
| Guitar. Best Guitar in the World (1985 - 1991) | |
Vito Bratta (b. July 1, 1961, Staten Island, New York) is the former lead guitarist and lead songwriter for the 1980s rock band White Lion from 1983 to 1992.[1]
Following the breakup of White Lion, Bratta produced an album for the band CPR on Atlantic Records. Bratta has not been 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 had not been heard from since 1994 until his interview by Eddie Trunk live on February 16, 2007. The following key points were revealed during the Eddie Trunk interview: Vito Bratta's father suffered through a 5 year illness, which required a large amount of personal time and commitment on Vito's part, both emotionally and financially. 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. In addition, he clarified that he has never ruled out a White Lion/Mike Tramp reunion; up until now, they have simply been impossible due to family obligations and his wrist injury.
In April 2007, Vito Bratta made his first public musical appearances in over 15 years, at both Friday and Saturday nights shows at the L'Amour Reunion Shows in New York. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ http://metalstorm.ee/bands/bandmember.php?member_id=15173 Metalstorm
- ^ http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/vito_bratta_talks_about_white_lion_reunion.html Vito talks about the band, band reunion, illness and other think, very important!
- http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.NET/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67269
- http://www.connect.in.com/vito-bratta/biography-281509.html
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