Mike Tramp Of White Lion Talks The 80s, The Band’s Breakup, Making Music Today, & More
Having Mike Tramp on the show was an interviewer’s dream come true- When an artist comes in and says to me- “Let’s Talk About Life On The Air Today”……I know it is going to be a fantastic, loose and impromptu hour. It was with Mike Tramp.
White Lion was a multi-million selling, MTV staple, touring machine, that defined 80’s hard rock and hair metal. They were also a group of super-talented musicians who decided to disband their successful machine less than ten years after they formed. With hits like “Wait”, “When The Children Cry”, “Little Fighter” and more, you can’t think of 80’s rock without them.
My first interview with Mike Tramp was over 30 years ago. My recollection was it was at the Trocadero Club in Philadelphia and I had a mini tape recorder that I’m not even sure I turned on! (I was a new DJ, sometimes those things happened!) My other recollection was that Mike Tramp was lovely to speak with and super beautiful. Back then, the guys gave us gals a run for our money in the looks department for sure!
What We Discussed- (As we headed back in time and looked to the future)
I referred to White Lion as a “lightning in a bottle” band- They came, they conquered, they left.
But in between, there was conflict, drama, and creative challenges. Mike discusses his relationship with guitar master Vito Bratta, the record industry and getting replaced without warning, his early years as a teen idol in Denmark, becoming an East Coast resident and the L’Amour scene and much more.
Mike Tramp has also carried on with a solo career that has spanned decades with new music and has recreated the White Lion classics with – “Songs Of White Lion – Volume’s 1 and 2” – available now, giving fans a new take of the bands classic catalog. Will we get a Volume 3? Mike tells us.
Thanks for the great hang Mike! Please come back and see us!
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The Warning is such an amazing band! And we were so fortunate to have them as part of our 2024 WDHA Parking Lot Party Series!
It’s Terrie Carr and I first became a fan 10 years ago, of these three AMAZING sisters from Mexico
Daniella Villarreal (Dani) Vocals, Guitar
Alejandra Villarreal – (Ale) Bass, Piano, Vocals
Paulina Villarreal- (Pau) Drums, Vocals
The Warning has 4 records, 2 EPs, and mega tours later supporting Muse, Foo Fighters, headlining tours of their own, and a fanbase that is more loyal than your own ride or die, The Warning is a band that I am comfortable with say “Is the future of rock and roll” for sure.
Their latest release “Keep Me Fed” is extraordinary – Heavy, smooth, and sophisticated, it’s one of the best rock records of 2024- (totally in my top 5)
Their fan base is massive and SO LOYAL- And the amount of PLP entries showed us that!
They treated us to 4 songs from “Keep Me Fed” and blew our WDHA listeners away.
And check out the photo gallery from their visit as well- The Warning PLP Photo Gallery
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