The music video was in constant rotation on MTV, and one of the band’s performances at the Ritz club in New York City was filmed by the music channel and aired around the same time. The third single from Pride was the soothing power ballad “When The Children Cry.” It tugged at the heartstrings of the general public and rose to #3 on the singles charts. The second single “Tell Me” was a great song, but wasn’t quite as popular with their fan base. Pride stayed on the Billboard 200 charts for over a year and sold over two million copies in America. The song reached #8 on the singles charts and Pride peaked at #11 on the album charts.
“Wait” became a staple on the radio and MTV. They later began a grueling touring schedule, performing with Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, KISS, Stryper and AC/DC over the next two years.ĭuring that time, the first single from Pride rose in popularity. The band began touring behind the album that summer as an opening act for KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s band Frehley’s Comet. They released their sophomore album Pride in June of that year. In 1987, White Lion was signed by Atlantic Records.
Fight to Survive reached #151 on the Billboard Hot 200 charts, highlighted by their first single “Broken Heart.” The following year, the band had a brief cameo in the Tom Hanks comedy The Money Pit.
Grand Slamm went bankrupt shortly thereafter. The album was released in the United States that year after Grand Slamm Records purchased the rights from Elektra/Asylum Records. White Lion was signed by Victor Company of Japan (JVC Records) and their debut album was finally released through them in November 1985. He was in turn replaced by former Rondinelli and Clockwork bass guitarist James LoMenzo. However, Spitz soon departed to play with Black Sabbath. Robinson’s spot was briefly filled by bassist Dave Spitz. Cappozzi was replaced by Greg D’Angelo, former drummer for the band Anthrax. They eventually decided against releasing the recording and terminated the band’s contract.įollowing this news was the first of White Lion’s many changes in personnel. Unfortunately, the record label was dissatisfied with the album’s final recordings. White Lion was signed by Elektra Records in 1984 and began work on their debut album Fight to Survive. The duo soon added bass guitarist Felix Robinson and drummer Nicki Capozzi to complete their now-classic lineup. The group was formed in 1983 by singer Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta.
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