12/23/07
Stay tuned for the latest on Vito's future and the
Eddie Trunk interview!
After listening to the Vito Bratta interview on the
Eddie Trunk Show, we found it necessary to overhaul almost all info
on this page. Thanks and check back soon for the real scoop on Vito!
In the meantime, here are some Studio pictures of Vito Bratta compliments
of Eddietrunk.com
 
WHITE LION GUITARIST VITO BRATTA WILL BREAK HIS SILENCE
AND GUEST WITH EDDIE TRUNK ON THE RADIO!
2/9/07: I am thrilled to announce that one of my good friends, White
Lion guitarist Vito Bratta, will join me live in the studio Friday
2/16/06 for the Q104.3/syndicated show! I have had so many emails
and calls about this great guitarist over the years and Vito has not
spoken to anyone in probably more then 15 years. He will be live in
the studio with me, playing tunes, taking calls and giving away copies
of the brand new 2 CD White Lion Best Of from Rhino. This really should
be a special show that I know many of you are excited about. It is
live on Q104.3 NYC from 11PM-2AM EST and will run on all affiliate
outlets at the usual day and time (see Syndication for a list of all
outlets). You can listen live online at www.q1043.com but only in
the USA. If outside the US you can hear it online through the KNAC.com
replays. Again, all info in Syndication. Do not miss this special
show, another Eddie Trunk EXCLUSIVE! Don't get my show on YOUR local
station? Let them know you want it!!!
Welcome to the Vito Bratta Tribute Page!
If your here, you probably already
know who he is and what he's contributed to the music industry. Vito
Bratta (not Vitto Bratta, Vito Brata, or Vitto Brata) wrote the
best solos to come from the 80's rock era. It's not unexpected that
Vito would develop a life long following of devoted lead guitar purists
with an unquenchable desire to emulate the glorious brew of tones,
harmonics and chops that defines Vito's unique style. Follow Vito
and his career which, albeit short, left so many awestruck!
Vito Bratta- Lead Guitarist, Chief Songwriter
Vito Bratta (born July 1, 1961) was the lead guitarist
and chief songwriter for White Lion from 1983 to 1992. Vito's original
style, consisting of fluid lead lines, unorthodox rhythm playing,
and complex melodic solos gained him a worldwide legion of dedicated
fans, as well as numerous awards, including Guitar World magazine's
"Best New Guitarist" in 1988. After White Lion Vito produced
an album for the band CPR on Atlantic records. Despite his cult status
and large guitar-based following, Vito has not been involved in the
music industry in any capacity since 1994. According to a small piece
in Guitar World magazine, Vito is said to now be "working with
computers". Sources today report Vito's current interest is the
real estate industry.
In 2003, Mike
Tramp (former White Lion vocalist) attempted to reunite with Vito,
but was unsuccessful. Tramp organized a group of unknown musicians and
named the act "Tramp's White Lion", touring and releasing
a live album Tramp's White Lion: Rockin' In The USA in 2005. Mike Tramp
once stated that due to Vito's unwillingness to participate, "there
will never be another White Lion reunion".
James
Lomenzo, former bass player for White Lion, left the band with drummer
Greg
D'Angelo in 1992 due to "musical differences" and went
on to play with Zakk Wylde in Pride and Glory and BLS. Currently James
is the bass player for Megadeth.
Where is he now?
According to our sources Vito is still living in the Bratta
family house in Staten Island and lives an unglamorous life by choice.
He's a family man who doesn't seem to want anything to do with fame
or the music industry anymore. His silence has made for some interesting
rumors- he's a computer guy or works in a pizza shop, can't play music
anymore because of a hand injury, is fat, etc. There may be truth to
the injury report but it isn't clear that it's a lingering injury and
he does still play guitar. He's definitely not fat, as can be seen in
recent (2005) pictures. More updates to come soon.
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