Members spruilldog Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I remember White Lion from when I was a teenager and just getting into guitar. I recently got re-interested in really learning the instrument after several years of not playing much. Like most people who are washed up I started listening to some of the stuff from my teenage years and holy crap. I knew it sounded good then but I didn't realize how talented Vito Bratta was when I was a kid. Whatever happened to this guy? I read he had some family issues with his parents and some medical problems with his wrist. I sure would like to hear him put something out again. No wonder I couldn't play any of his stuff back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madryan Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 He was a monster player who had great tone. Marshall tone at its best although I believe he mostly recorded with ADA MP-1's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 Vito Bratta = very underrated guitarist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charveldan Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I remember White Lion from when I was a teenager and just getting into guitar. I recently got re-interested in really learning the instrument after several years of not playing much. Like most people who are washed up I started listening to some of the stuff from my teenage years and holy crap. I knew it sounded good then but I didn't realize how talented Vito Bratta was when I was a kid. Whatever happened to this guy? I read he had some family issues with his parents and some medical problems with his wrist. I sure would like to hear him put something out again. No wonder I couldn't play any of his stuff back then.Last i heard, he left the music business altogether, he had been taking care of his dad, Vito is an enormous talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheik_Yerbouti Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 Couldn't fucking stand Mike Tramp's voice, but Vito was teh badass! [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Vito definitely studied his Eddie lessons well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madryan Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 Last i heard, he left the music business altogether, he had been taking care of his dad, Vito is an enormous talent. I've got some live recordings of White Lion stuff and it's just awesome the way that guy played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 He was a monster player who had great tone. Marshall tone at its best although I believe he mostly recorded with ADA MP-1's. He's the main reason I still want to get a MP-1 3TM so bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordThurisaz Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I remember hearing he ripped off EVH licks, and lives in his parents basement giving Vinnie Vincent blowjobs, probably in a twisted attempt to gain some originality. But, that aside, I did like his solo spot that was on Youtube. However, I like Vinnie and Lynch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members palmutant Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 little fighter is a bad ass solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I remember hearing he ripped off EVH licks, and lives in his parents basement giving Vinnie Vincent blowjobs, probably in a twisted attempt to gain some originality. But, that aside, I did like his solo spot that was on Youtube. However, I like Vinnie and Lynch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Floortom Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 Best guitarist in an 80s pure hair band IMHO.He was amazing. His heros were guys like EVH & SRV and it really shows in his playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spruilldog Posted August 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 He may have ripped EVH licks but he did it tastefully and melodically. I'm not sure melodic is in the EVH vocabulary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheik_Yerbouti Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 He may have ripped EVH licks but he did it tastefully and melodically. I'm not sure melodic is in the EVH vocabulary. OK, you just made yourself sound every bit as stupid as the troll that baited you. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbarn3065 Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 [YOUTUBE]ptLYG_p__30[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loop-Master Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 Great player. He'll be back someday. (I hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Floortom Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 He may have ripped EVH licks but he did it tastefully and melodically. I'm not sure melodic is in the EVH vocabulary. "When the Children Cry" does suck badly and its probably Bratta's worst solo. Just horribly bland and the bending sounds a bit off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Digital Jams Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I THINK he is back on Long Island and sells insurance or something like that, he left the biz on his own terms. If he did rip off EVH he took tapping up one notch from what Eddie was doing, hiss vibrato was not near Ed's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leadfootdriver Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I remember hearing he ripped off EVH licks, and lives in his parents basement giving Vinnie Vincent blowjobs, probably in a twisted attempt to gain some originality.But, that aside, I did like his solo spot that was on Youtube. However, I like Vinnie and Lynch more. Don't hold back dewd.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I THINK he is back on Long Island and sells insurance or something like that, he left the biz on his own terms.If he did rip off EVH he took tapping up one notch from what Eddie was doing, hiss vibrato was not near Ed's though. Huh, I thought I read somewhere that he was working at a bakery or deli or something like that, making bagels???? cant remember what but something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordThurisaz Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 I didn't know I was venting... Plus I was kidding [mostly]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Digital Jams Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 Huh, I thought I read somewhere that he was working at a bakery or deli or something like that, making bagels???? cant remember what but something like that. 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. 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. Who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ***1776*** Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 He grew up in NY (Staten Island) and theres been TONZ of rumors about him from being a cab driver to mangling his hand to hating the world The guy played in a puss band that wrote some girlie tunes but HOLY SHIT can he really play the fiddle theres a big interview floating around the net (im lazy) with him on the eddie Trunk show and he talks about his playing, career etc - its kinda interesting because hes a kinda shy recluse private guy - someone go link it plzz Ooooo and BTW Vito Bratta >>> you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MightyThor Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 Vito Bratta = very underrated guitarist Na. Everyone knows he was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 :oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GodBlessTexas Posted August 20, 2009 Members Share Posted August 20, 2009 He may have ripped EVH licks but he did it tastefully and melodically. I'm not sure melodic is in the EVH vocabulary. I always thought Vito picked up where Eddie left off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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