Mike and White Lion are criminally underrated. They crafted some amazing songs.

Mike Tramp has an incredible story. He lived the good life in the 80's and his popular band broke up so quickly. Then he struggled big time for many years because of rejection from the same record labels and TV networks that embraced only a few years earlier. You have to give Tramp a lot of credit for being humble enough to get a rental car and drive across America to play an acoustic guitar to not very many fans, in not the best towns, for just enough money for gas, a meal and a place to sleep at night.

White Lion were a great band and 'pride' was a brilliant album which I still listen to even now...Great interview

I saw him play clubs in 84 or 85 when white Lion first started .Mike deserves so much respect. He's a true hard working guy.

This man is actually charming and charismatic in a very approachable and warm way.

The most humble man in the world! Im lucky to got to hang out with him!❤❤❤❤

Mike looks good for 58. He definitely has taken better care of himself than many of his contemporaries have over the years.

"Wait" always transports me back to the summer of 1987. I wish I could just stay there.

Mike is a survivor for sure. And what the music industry (and their own management and label) did to a legitimate talent like White Lion was nothing short of criminal. And a talent like Vito sitting on the bench for decades is so sad considering the guy is amazingly talented. Much love for these guys even to this day!

Mike Tramp will always be AMAZING.

Now may be the right time for a White Lion reunion!

I was listening to White Lion just last night. Still awesome! I miss them.

Dang got to give this guy much credit for turning around the fall of such success and staying true to his craft, using his God given talent all the while being a nice, humble guy just wanting to play music! The record labels & managers really screwed them over! The change from hair bands to early 90s music hurt them greatly too. Too many great bands thrown in same fish bowl, terrible management not releasing albums during right times & not having the bands best interest at heart was heavy blows also. Glad he is doing well & continues doing what he loves! Talented guy, wish him well!

Understatement of all time by the interviewer - "Vito was a bit of a virtuoso" 😆

White Lion are legends.

Loved white lion Some great 80s songs 🎵🎸

I love that this guys says, "My fans are my age..." So refreshing. So different than always talking about how young their audience is.

He looks phenomenal for being almost 60 and in rock. Whatever he's doing is working fantastic for him. And still with that incredible voice. Wish him all the best.

Great interview with Mike. One of the most down to earth rock stars you could ever hope to meet.

Blown away with his acoustical performance .. White Lion was a great 80's band.. Wait, Little Fighter, When The Children Cry such great kick ass songs !!

Great interview, huge Mike Tramp/White Lion fan since 87'

Big Game was my favorite album for like a year when it came out

I still listen to White Lion cd's and several of Mike's solo cd's. I have always loved Mike's voice and I really appreciate that he still releases quality music.

It's so interesting to learn how with all the success of White Lion, that the artists are left nearly penniless. They should honestly get to keep their songs and royalties without question. I met Mike at a club in Colorado Springs called The Gardens after his Japan tour with a makeshift band. They played as White Lion and it was a good show. I walked up and shook hands saying "Never let them take your heart." He smiled and said, "Good on you, Brother", then signed autographs before jumping in the limo and heading to a new town.😎🤘

Jonesy is the best interviewer on the radio.

Omg! Im glad to see one of my favorites singers! Blessings! 🤩😍🥰😘Kisses fron PUERTO RICO!

Ty for your contribution and tears and blood and you made it!...........ty for your talent and giving us your music i really really appreciated your work on White lion~!

I love Mike Tramp. There is a casino he plays in Milwaukee. My acoustic duo was playing the center bar the night he played. I had a good version of "tell me" just on a lark if he wandered by. I would beg him to play it with me. lol. I just love the dedication to playing. They may not have gotten paid for Pride and the hits etc. But a few of those songs are a fucking backdrop to my own life

Listening to "Wait" driving on Wilshire through Westwood was a great feeling, like going back in time 30 years. Haven't heard that song in so long on the Radio. This is one of my favorite interviews. Thank Jonesy.

HE STILL SINGING GOOD AWESOME MIKE TRAMP!

Damn i miss this band, one of the best of the 90 s

"You've been stamped by the Tramp"... lol. Excellent interview. Very entertaining.

Mike tramp has a awesome voice.. Broken heart was one of his best songs!

Mike Tramp. I saw him at "L'Amour" the rock capital of Brooklyn,NY singing with "White Lion" back around 1987. I thought he was an all around great singer and performer!

It's been 30 years... great music never goes out of style. White Lion is one of my all time favorite band of the 80s. So unfair they were so ill-served, so badly treated by managers and record label. But you know? The fact people are still talking about them, proves they did it.

Mike is a survivor of mismanagement. Hope he has many good years ahead

Wait.....Argubly the greatest monster ballad ever period!!!!!

I just saw his video from the 80s called Wait and he looked smoking hot! So I had to come here and see what he is up to now and he's still a very handsome guy. Wish you well!❤

Mike is such a great guy! Love hearing what he has to say!

What a character. a talker.

Mike seems like a great guy

My idol mike trMp of white lion Nice to see u again after a long years

Great interview and stories! Didn't know Mike's history.

It’s always great to see you again my brother mike tramp you still rock and you look great I love ya my brother

They were great! Some great songs they made. I miss those days of hair metal! Mike looks amazing, good for him!!!!!

I can never get over the Radar Love video & the songs, When The Children Cry, Wait & Tell Me, along w the riff.. Awesome! U do sound better than Golden Earring😄 Love ya.. Blessings😘💞🌹

In the Philippines, the You're All I Need, When The Children Cry, Till Death Do As Part, Broken Heart are big hits here. Even today, I still hearing it in most of the Karaoke Bar or within every neighborhood. Vito Brata is still one of the guitar god here. 🎯

White lion good solid band rock n roll.

WHITE LION were a really good band! Vito Bratta and Mike Tramp were a fun, musical combo!

I love his voice

Great interview Jonesy!

I wish white lion would get back together...

Mike Tramp is great. Would love to hear him in person and meet him.

“You’re quite handsome.” “Yes, I know.” 😂😂 Only a man who has been admired for his good looks his entire life can make that statement and not sound arrogant. LOVE HIM!

I saw White Lion in 88 and they weren't bad. I just remember Vito Brata shreddin more than anything!🤘

Great interview.Greetings from Norway.

Cool guy. I am Danish and I remember many years ago Lars Ulrich was making fun of him that he(Tramp) couldn't speak Danish anymore, but I just listened to an interview in Danish with him made 2 years ago and his Danish is definantetely still Danish, even if influenced by english from living so many years abroad

Mike..you are an amazing person..I love your passion for music.I saw F.O.N twice at The Bristol Bierkeller ..UK ...amazing gigz..God bless you ..I wish you good fortune..take care.x

I am happy that mike and Vito are still friends because they did great music together to just not talk anymore things happen bands do break up and it’s to bad white Lion ended they were my favorite band but I have much respect for mike and Vito for they decision and I’m still a huge fan of mike Tramp and Vito Bratta much love for you guys 🤘🤘🤘🤘

The whole band was a great recipe and when you take a member out it ruins the meal. Mike learned that he wasn't the only part of it. He needed the others and as time passes it softens the ego into wisdom.

Mike Tramp is a stand up dude!! Still has a great beautiful voice! I would love to jam with him. Lady of the Valley showcased his voice!

Marvellous interview... Thanks for posting.

I met him and Vito back in 1987. He was very nice especially given that it was just past 2am and they had just played a full set. Vito showed us his rig - he was using a modified JCM 800 (what else right?) and a Gallien-Kruger for clean sounds.

I just love him!

So cool, thank you Mike and Jonesy

Brutally honest and humble...love it. With all the fake fucks out there...

Not only was/is White Lion great, but Freak of Nature was also fantastic. Mike has been involved with some fantastic albums!

Fantastic interview Jonsey! This was very different and had much energy! You guys have a great chemistry and really enjoyed the “acoustic cover” of Neil Young! One of your very best mate! Thank you for having this guy. He is real and I’m the trenches waiving the “Rock n Roll” flag singing and telling stories you can only get from being in his situation! Cheers matey!

That was great! I really enjoyed that. Mike is the man. Jonesy is cool too

I live in Auburn, not too far from Lake Tahoe. Never knew he lived there, otherwise I would've been up there checking it out. Cool dude! ✌️😎👍

Mike's a GREAT singer and guitar player his new stuff is great

Mike has always been a class act.. My first gig was white lion in Glasgow Mane Attraction tour.

Laughed at the Indonesia story because I’m Indonesian haha When the children cry&you’re all I need were among the first songs I learned on guitar

Great!!!! Interview!!!! mike is awesome!

That was a great jam at the end. Mike Tramp and Jonesy seemed to gel really well, and seemed to get on well throughout the interview. Good stuff.

He seems like a really great guy.

That will be interesting. Awesome guest. White Lion...awesome music.

Fuck yes!!! Awesome !!!! I love white lion & freak of nature !!!!!!!!!!!!! For those who dont know , if you want more white lion music , freak of nature sounds exactly like white lion !

Mike is always ready to go🔥🔥

He looks like Christian Bale playing the part of Mike Tramp.

What a nice guy Mike is...Nice interview Steve. It is so true about Guitar Center, it is noodle central. hahaha

Back in the day pUnKs wouldn't get along with commercial 1980's Glam bands that were played on MTV. There was a devide between Heavy Metal kids and pUnK kids as well. Today as rOcK n' rOlL is in a decline it's important to put differences aside and get rOck n' rOlL back to where it once was. We see here that Mr. Steve Jones got along REALLY well with Mike Tramp. What a cool jam! What a cool day on the Box! 😎😀👍

Awesome. Tramp and Jonesy.

Vito Bratta was the driving musical force behind White Lion, Mike Tramp was just the pretty lead singer. Girls ( and there were a lot of those ) loved White Lion because of Mike Tramp, musicians like me, loved White Lion for Vito ´Bratta`s incredible guitar playing............😎

Dear Mike, i think you can live here in Indonesia. Maybe not in Jakarta, but in Bali perhaps. There's a lot to do in Indonesia since you are still a rock icon here until this day. And we have lots of musician that i think are capable enough to do music project with you. We, the White Lion fans in Indonesia love and respect you and wish you all the best

Killer jam !

White Lion wass badass my favorite when the children cry

I Met Mike in 1986... I was working at a Mobil gas station on Long Island... down to earth individual and if you take care of your temple it will take care of you..

Great interview !

I miss listening to Jonesy Jukebox! I would be in all day every day at noon doing my thing and listening to the guy religiously. As soon as I was done I would turn around and head home. I’ll try to figure out what was going on there?

Really Enjoyed this.....total Bohemian:)..

Bring the band back !!!

Nice jam, maybe one of the best covers of rockin in the free world

I remember listening to the bands White Lion and Lion around the same time...

I workout to a few of them songs I grew up and I had the cassette

Seeing Mike Tramp acoustic at the Waterfront in April!

great

Talking about Queen made me think about the Sex Pistols on the Bill Grundy show. Queen were booked to be on the show but Freddie Mercury had to go to the dentist at the last minute . The Sex Pistols went on instead. So thank you Freddie.Another thought,if it hadn't been for that, no jukebox. Anyway, a great interview & a great jam.

Great interview and he is a fellow dane..:)....and the story about playing football but nobody wanted to pass the ball becourse they are rock stars and the tramp stamp autograf haha great storys..:)

that was a great jam...