White Lion was signed by Elektra Records in 1984 and recorded their debut album Fight to Survive. They decided to put together a new band and recruited drummer Nicki Capozzi and bassist Felix Robinson (formerly of Angel) and named the group White Lion. After moving from Denmark to Spain and then New York City, vocalist Mike Tramp (formerly of the bands Mabel, Studs and Danish Lions) met Staten Island guitarist Vito Bratta (formerly of Dreamer) in 1983. The new White Lion released a live album in 2005 and a brand new studio album Return of the Pride in 2008.
Mike Tramp reformed White Lion with all new musicians in 1999 and again following a failed attempt to reform the original line up and several legal issues in 2004. White Lion disbanded in 1992 and not long after their first compilation album, The Best of White Lion was released. 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. 3 hit 'When the Children Cry' from their second album, the double platinum selling Pride. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, releasing their debut album Fight to Survive in 1985. White Lion was a Danish/American rock band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mike Tramp and American lead guitarist Vito Bratta.
