WHITE LION

April 10, 2022

WHITE LION

White Lion was an American glam metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist/guitarist Mike Tramp and 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 after 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.

Band members

Last line-up

Mike Tramp – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1983–1992,1999–2009)
Jamie Law – lead guitar (2004–2009)
Troy Patrick Farrell – drums (2004–2009)
Claus Langeskov – bass (2004–2009)
Henning Wanner – keyboards (2004–2009)

The following is a comprehensive discography of White Lion, an American/Danish-based glam metal band, consists of five studio albums, a live album, four compilation albums, 19 singles, and 5 video albums. This list does not include solo material or sideprojects performed by the members.

White Lion was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, releasing their debut album Fight to Survive in 1985. The band achieved success with their number eight hit "Wait" and number three hit "When the Children Cry" from their second album, the double platinum selling Pride.[1] 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 after their first compilation album, The Best of White Lion was released.

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. The new White Lion released a live album in 2005 and a brand new studio album Return of the Pride in 2008.

Biography

1985 - Fight To Survive

1987 - Pride

1989 - Big Game

1991- Mane Attraction

1992 - The Best Of White Lion ( Compilation )

1993 - Remembering White Lion

2000 - White Lion Hits ( Compilation )

2002 - The Essential White Lion ( Compilation )

2002 - The Atlantic Albums ( Box Sets )

2004 - Last Roar

2004 - The Bootleg Series ( Box Sets )