WHITE LION's Mike Tramp Reflects on Legacy and Solo Career
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In a new interview with Mike Hsu of 100 FM The Pike radio station, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp spoke about his extensive solo career since the band's split three and a half decades ago.

He released around sixteen solo albums, including "Songs Of White Lion - Vol.

III", which arrived last September via Frontiers Music Srl., Tramp discussed how he continued to tour and record with various bands, including FREAK OF NATURE, THE ROCK 'N' ROLL CIRCUZ and BAND OF BROTHERS.

He also attempted to revive WHITE LION with the 2008 album "Return Of The Pride", featuring new members.

Two years later, Tramp ceded ownership of the name WHITE LION to guitarist Vito Bratta in an out-of-court settlement., Tramp reminisced about his past touring days, recalling how he would meet his band at airports and then go on tour without much fuss.

He also spoke about missing the sense of camaraderie and purpose that came with being part of a rock 'n' roll band.

Joining Tramp in the current touring lineup of WHITE LION are guitarist Marcus Nand, bassist Jerry Best and drummer Troy Patrick Farrell., In the interview, Tramp reflected on his time as part of WHITE LION, which had its breakthrough with the double-platinum-selling "Pride" album, featuring two Top 10 hits: "Wait" and "When The Children Cry".

The band continued to enjoy success until it disbanded in 1991., Tramp acknowledged that he didn't know how long his music career would last when he first started touring.

However, he has now been active in the industry for over five decades, releasing albums such as "Songs Of White Lion" via Frontiers Music Srl., in April 2023 and "Songs Of White Lion - Vol.

II" following in August 2024.

He stated that rock 'n' roll does not have an expiration date, but admitted that he misses the thrill of being part of a band and chasing new musical experiences, which were once a big part of WHITE LION's history."