Nice Ben!! Love Vito!!!

@BenEller

4 жыл бұрын

Rick Beato thanks, Rick! He was a monster player, he wrote such memorable and melodic solos over some cool chord changes.

@ROOKTABULA

4 жыл бұрын

@Broyo yo That'll be tough considering you've got Mike Tramp and his lyrics. 😋

@Swanlord05

4 жыл бұрын

I transpose this song to E.... Much simpler too play

@kospandx

4 жыл бұрын

@@ROOKTABULA Mike admittedly wrote some rather basic lyrics to certain songs, but Little Fighter isn't too bad, no? It also has some of Vito's best playing in it, as we have just seen.

@mrwl2912

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite solo guitar...tq Ben Eller

Vito was one of the best, so melodic that you can actually wistle his solos, and that's a mark of great musicality to my opinion

@carlosrivas8534

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. I sing these solos...

@luisloya1120

Жыл бұрын

I whistle his solos at work sometimes and people say " that's interesting- What is that?" 🤣😅

@thomasmorano7779

Жыл бұрын

Elliot Easton was another

Vito is one of the best guitarists period! He doesn’t get anywhere near the credit that he deserves. Also, he noted Eddie as his influence and spoke of how Eddie revolutionized so much with the guitar, Vito took that and done his own thing, he was great!

Vito Bratta is the most melodic rock guitarist to ever play. Thank you Ben

Let's face it. You can recognise his playing. That's what turns a guitarist into a legend. In less than 10 years in the industry Vito left some of the most memorable guitar playing we'll ever hear (or feel...). We're not talking about people who've been in the business for 30+ years, sometimes with a descending parabola. We all know that, even if he plays melodic stuff, he's capable of extraordinary technique and a fantasy that is so rare in the genre. You can tell how great he was because he didn't need to shred to death, to replace harmonic ideas with thousand of notes per second, although he was perfectly capable of playing superfast and with the utmost precision. Vito is underrated because EVH was an asshole to him. EVH has been the godfather of guitar at the time and to me it makes perfect sense if he went to the label threatening them if they would have produced Vito's material. EVH, apart from being a guitar god, wasn't that great guy we imagine. Search for it but get your own idea. Guitarists like Vito could have stopped him from being the greatest in a certain contest. They were very similar. Vito said "he opened the door", but then Vito took it to another level. That's it. Period. If you don't agree you are deaf. Maybe Vito wasn't a riff machine like Jimmy Page, but his solos won't never be replicated.

@antoniopavicevac-ortiz8886

9 ай бұрын

Wow, you said it perfectly. I actually met him in 1991 in front of a "Grey's Papaya" on broadway and sixty something. He was tried to be gracious but was super pissed with the dissolve of White Lion. Anyway, i never heard EVH, was trying to curtail Vito's career. However from some of the lesser known interviews it doesn't surprise me. That level of fame has to do something to you. Anyway i remember getting Pride and listening to it endlessly. It was so perfect. Heavy, tasty, discerning with what he is choosing for every part, so layered. Thanks for your insight!

Eddie Van Halen's tapping are popular. But Vito Bratta's tapping are melodically badass. For me Vito Bratta should be included in the list of Top 100 Metal Guitarist of All Time, same as Dime and Paul Gilbert. So underrated legend guitarist. I listen to White Lion because of him. He's one of my inspiration in guitar playing.

@Dingbotz

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he was but so to was Eddie. In fact, that's what distinguished his tapping from every single imitator. From Eruption to Source of Infection to Hot for Teacher to Summer Nights to Beat It, Eddie never tapped without the tune in mind.

@dsvet

4 жыл бұрын

Greg Howe is much better. Check out the album Howe II

@barrybates433

4 жыл бұрын

Vito had such soulful memorable solos. I loved his stuff

@GooseGumlizzard

3 жыл бұрын

top 100? Yeah obviously. Hes closer to top 30 imo

@SDesWriter

3 жыл бұрын

@@dsvet Howe is technically brilliant (like Macalpine) but melodically he's just okay. That's why he never caught on with anyone. Guys at that level usually got gigs with high level bands to make a living after they got tired of doing clinics at music stores or playing clubs to 30 people. Vinnie Moore went on to play with Alice Cooper and UFO. Howe is easily as talented yet hasn't really done anything to keep himself in the public consciousness in 25 years.

The most underappreciated guitars of the last 30 years. So much melody,so much groove , so much rock.

Vito was a genius with solos! Totally did not get the recognition he truly deserved!

@danrebeiz4598

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, he may have just been in the wrong band. Even as a hair metal shredder back in the late 80's, I always thought WL was a little too heavy on the cheese

@nisosolic9290

4 жыл бұрын

Vito was just an EVH copycat and got depressed because he realised that he was never going to be remembered like Eddie. Hi from France :)

@tonynotaro4607

4 жыл бұрын

@@danrebeiz4598 he was in the right band, the problem was that they started at the 90's

@carlosrivas8534

4 жыл бұрын

@@nisosolic9290 Bratta solos were incredible, obviously he used tapping but he brought that technique to another level un terms of melody...his solos are memorable and I can not say the same when I think of EVH...

@fistoftulkas7335

4 жыл бұрын

Not wrong band, wrong timing. In a way similar to Jake E Lee's Badlands (obviously White Lion were not as good), they got out late 80s through the early 90s, when all these great bands were classified as "hair metal" and weren't cool anymore, while grunge was rising strongly. Vito Bratta apparently said "fuck it" to the music's business and disappeared. Understandable, still a shame though, he was an awesome player.

Vito was WAY underrated!

@mikes51501

2 жыл бұрын

By who? We all know he is a badass!! 😁

@vagelisdiamandis7565

2 жыл бұрын

What?Is this why to try to learn his solos 30+ years later?

@AutisticVaxtard

2 ай бұрын

Young people never heard of White Lion or Yngwie, but they can name every Queen song 🤮

Vito was also a nice guy. My band opened for White Lion at a club on Long Island. He lived my 87 Kramer Baretta that he played it during their sound check (I have pictures!)

@anthony27436

4 жыл бұрын

Upload the pic ..

@mindcontrol67

4 жыл бұрын

I once lived in an 87 kramer house.

@gabriel_149

4 жыл бұрын

@@mindcontrol67 No way! I once lived in a Jackson Pro Series King V KVT - 3-tone Sunburst

@stephenchow5161

4 жыл бұрын

would love to see!

@chrisb5443

4 жыл бұрын

Pics!!!

30 years later this still might be the high water mark for technical rock guitar, at least in terms of using sick chops in service of the song. It's a wild solo but every note is essential.

Vito was definitely an inspiration, so melodic and capable of shredding at the same time.

It is one thing to emulate and try master this solo,but it is another massive leap to compose such a masterpiece

No one before or since has Vito Bratta’s sense of melody, ability to shred, and the chord changes he was able to create. I really do wish Vito and or White Lion record a new album. Realizing that’s likely not going to be the case, I’m certainly glad we have the music we do. Vito is my favorite guitarist of that era.

@2216sammy

8 ай бұрын

You're out of your dang mind , Vito's not a guitar great .

@trekuhl3966

8 ай бұрын

@@2216sammy HaHaHaHa! your opinion which is not shared by most, including several other guitarists.

Vito Bratta like John Sykes andWarren DiMartini all so seriously UNDERRATED guitar players its unreal. This guy Vito was futching so awesome its incredible. Absolutely as good as ANYONE. I WAS LOOKING AND HOPEING you had done some video content on Vito so thank you a bunch Uncle Ben. WHITE LION WERE AN AMAZING TALENTED BAND 😎😎👍👍👍💜💙🔥🔥🔥

Your attention to detail on the last 2 wankshops is outstanding. Great reproductions of great solos without doubt.

Fantastic job, Ben. I thank you for showing us how to play this essential melodic lead. I always get chills when the song goes from the clean intro to the main distorted riff. I miss Vito's playing-- he had a way of making such melodic lead solos. Not only is he an astronomical lead soloist, but a phenomenal songwriter. It is such a shame he has been retired. I wish he would reconsider and put out some new music, with or without the White Lion. I still occasionally listen to the Eddie Trunk interview with him and hope Vito is still doing well.

Vito was truly one of the all time greats. To this day, nobody like him. An amazing songwriter too.

Dude! You’re the best for doing this! It really means a lot to take the time with breaking this down! Highly appreciate le!! Thanks a million!

AWESOME lesson Uncle Ben!! Your insights, tips, and suggestions are second to none!!

How you work this out just amazes me you are a top player and your work is so appreciated Thanks

Great video. Thanks for keeping Vito's music alive. Cheers.🙏

White Lion was one of my favourite bands when I was in high school because of Vito's playing! His style was different than anyone else's in my opinion and that's why I liked them so much. Thanks for bringing back that memory Ben!

One of my favourite solos. Thank you Uncle Ben for the lesson. I wasn't so clear about the tap harmonics at the end but you made it clear. Thank you once again.

Vito is a freaking legend! Wish he would come out of retirement and play!

Thanks for posting this Ben! Always loved Vito's playing, you did it justice.

Ben - thank you for this video - incredibly smart solo and your explanation is fantastic

Nicely done Uncle Ben! Always liked this solo and you make it look effortless...

Awesome awesome awesome!!! Keep the Vito Bratta lessons coming. One of the best guitarists and songwriters of all time. Thank you for this video.

Love all the Vito lessons! Would love living on the edge lesson! Can't find anyone offering it. Thanks again for giving Vito the props he so desperately deserves!

you been working hard for that, and you share it as lesson, that is very nice, I been working on that solo for a long time but I didn't nail it. thank dude.

Been on of my favs since i was a boy. Great tutorial and thanks for the tips on looking first. I've struggled for years and that helped big time.

I had never heard of these guys till that vid last week, now I have a new band to listen to. Thanks uncle Ben.

I love that song and especially the solo! thank you for teaching it!

Best I've ever heard someone do that besides Vito. Nice job!!

Loved this lesson Ben. Thank you buddy.

You make it look so GD easy!!! I've been a Vito fan since the beginning of White Lion, and his songs are always a huge challenge for me to learn and play. Kudos to you!

Amazing compositions. These are always so tricky to figure out by ear. Thank you!

Uncle Ben...thanks for keeping Vito relevant....and thanks for the AWESOME lesson...good stuff my brother!!!!

Wow!! I don't comment very much on youtube but your solo and instructional are spot on! Vitto Bratta is so unique, I have never hear anyone match it; you did! Nice job.

Very nicely taught - one of the toughest solos I've heard...you make it look possible! Thanks a ton!!

Thanks Bro - really great job with clear view teaching !! Always was one of my all time favs as well , so melodic and downright beautiful guitar work...I actually used it as my ring tone for quite a while !! Thanks again for this lesson - it gives me something to work on for the next 5 years !!

Congratulations Ben are the new release. The future looks bright!

I love the intro and solo for 'Little Fighter'. Thanks for posting!

Vito is one of my all time favorite players. Thanks for the breakdown!

Flawless! Love the sound!

Stellar job, Ben. Killer tune!

Fabulous! Thanks. Love this

Simply amazing !

Good job ben!! I love that solo. One of my favorite..

Your a good teacher Ben, very easy for me to understand 👍

Vito is and was one of the most underrated guitar players of the 80's ...an amazing mixture of Elton John and Eddie Van Halen .. every solo was unique to the song & his rhythm playing complimented Mike Tramp's vocals .. what are unique .. and he dropped out of the public eye to take care of his ailing father ..

@johns1854

4 жыл бұрын

He was EVH x 10! One of the best and that's a fact. Listen before you give me the EVH garbage.

One of my favorite solos ever! Great f’n job!

Good Job , Ben. I love that .

Excellent and in depth regarding a REAL SOLO that showcases TOUCH & TECHNIQUE 🤘🤘🤘🤘

HA HA!!!!! I got it! Just played it along with you (only a couple of minor errors). Thanks man, I really appreciate your breakdown along with a couple of others I used to help me (I can play it note for note, but had to find a couple different fingerings for stuff my hands just won't do). Of course I uploaded it to KZread to be able to get my friends a link and was instantly hit with a copyright strike (despite playing along and not monetizing), but at least it seems to work for most people. You rock! Been wanting to learn that song since the day it came out.

Epic work as usual Ben. I’ve always loved Vito and especially Little Fighter. Always loved that intro guitar part. The intro would be cool too hint hint

Thanks man for your clean tutorials🖐

Clicked so fast, I went back in time... thank you Ben!

Nice one gonna try this solo thanks for sharing

Yey, been waiting for this! 👍

@PooNinja

4 жыл бұрын

shouldn't you be feeding animals or something with the shelter????

Dude! What a great lesson! 🤘🏻🎸

Love the Giant lick!!! Dan Huff is a monster!! Thank you for this I am a huge Vito fan.

Amazing song from beginning to end. Great writing, legendary solo. Vito was a rare genius natural player. He deserves a bigger place in guitar player lore Truly a genius without trying

Good tutorial, one of the best solos!

One of my all-time favorite solos. Fan freakin tastic!

Love the way you teach.

Your video has help me a lot on tracking down this solo.

I love Vito's work...! TNX!!

So great my friend!

Holy smoke, that was amazing!! 👍 🤘 Sounded identical, so cool

Beautifully played and with a great tone! 🤘🏽

Yeeeeei! I was waiting this!

Damn smooth brother. Seriously sick skills

Way to breakdown Vito's solo!!! He was such an underrated player with an incredible sense of melody in his playing.

No way! I just started watching your vids because of your Bark at the Moon video (which is awesome). Little Fighter just popped into my mind and when I went looking for it, there you are jamming it. Cool fkn beans man.

Ben!!! You nailed it brother!!

You teach me very clearly. .. thank you Master

Ñisssssssssce 🎸 When I was in highschool my guitar player's fav guitarist was Vito ! He bought a white Steinberger just like Vito! We'd play wait , little fighter & some song off the first album! Good times late 80s goodness🎸

My first concert was white lion lol. Always liked the love dont come easy solo.

Holy smokes! Love it!

Thank you Ben. This solo is my GOAT

This is one of my favorites from high school. Vito was soooo unattainable as a beginner guitarist back then. I wish I could experience it all over again with great instruction like this that is so easily available. Just to see the results...

Fab! Thank you. 👍✨ Wow, I had never heard of a trans-trem before. 😯

Awesome stuff I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one who thinks this solo is one of the best ever

I encourage every aspiring guitar player, in any style, to take a crack at this and/or the solo for "Wait". They're no joke, but super melodic and fun to play. Tons of great techniques, seamlessly woven together with great melodies. All of Vito's solos are little gems that any player can learn from. Come back out and play, Vito!!!!

tks a lot ben. you re the best

Great job playing this solo!

Wooh! Time to burn by Giant! 😍🙌 I wish I still had my old Hard N Heavy VHS, where Vito did kind of a playthrough on the ”Coming home” solo. Awesome video, as always!

SPOT ON, BEN!!! Incredible- I thought I was listening to one of my all-time favorite guitarists... the Italian Stallion...Mr. Vito Bratta!! Great job breaking this one down, dude!

thanks UB!!! Working on this tune!!!

Thanks ben,great lesson!

Awesome Playing Ben!!

Best channel, best player and best teacher on KZread!

Hey Buddy, nephew David here. a solo that I always loved (still do) is Living on the edge... yes, a Vito Bratta one. Actually, I would ask you for all Vito's solos. Great job with this solo. Peace!

More human tabs I love it! Thanks for making life a little easier!

Nice lesson!!!

wow couple weeks ago, i was listening to this song in repeat while driving to work.. nice nice

Dang dude...Spot on!!!!

Great version of a brilliant solo!