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| Released | November 8, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Glam metal [1] | |||
| Length | 94:43 | |||
| Label | Frontiers | |||
| Producer | Michael Wagener | |||
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Rocking the USA is the first White Lion live compilation album released in 2005, now better known as Tramp's White Lion or White Lion 2, with all new band members again but still features original lead singer Mike Tramp. [2]
Following the release of five solo albums in the last seven years ending with the album Songs I Left Behind in 2004, Tramp continued with the reformation of White Lion. The album Last Roar which was also released in 2004 featured new re-recorded versions of White Lion classic tracks and with the new line up Tramp went on tour in 2005. The album was produced by engineer and producer Michael Wagener, who also produced the band's studio albums Pride and Big Game and features the band's live set. [3]
All the songs on Rocking the USA are taken from the recent tour with the new line up and features all of White Lion's charted singles [4] from their first four studio albums. [5]
The live versions of "Wait" and "When the Children Cry" were released as promo and later iTunes singles and were also released as bonus tracks on Return of the Pride in 2008. [6]
A live music video was made for the song "Lights and Thunder" which features on the White Lion DVD Bang Your Head Festival 2005 . [7] [8]
In 2007, a single disc edition of the album was released under the title White Lion: Live Extended Versions.
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| Released | December 5, 2008 |
| Recorded | 2005 |
| Label | Frontiers |
The new line-up of White Lion performed at the 2005 Bang Your Head Festival in Germany. It was the band's return concert and released as a live DVD on December 5, 2008. [9] The DVD also includes a full length interview with Mike Tramp, a slide show, and performances of songs from the US tour. The DVD also features a live music video for the song "Lights and Thunder" showing the band performing through the USA. [10]
All the songs on the DVD feature on the White Lion live album Rocking the USA. [11]
In 2009, a live CD version of the DVD was released, titled as White Lion Live.
White Lion was a Danish-American glam metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist/guitarist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, they released their debut album Fight to Survive in 1985. The band achieved success with their No. 8 hit "Wait" and No. 3 hit "When the Children Cry" from their second album, the double platinum selling Pride. The band continued their success with their third album, Big Game which achieved Gold status and their fourth album Mane Attraction which included a supporting tour. White Lion disbanded in 1992 and not long after their first compilation album, The Best of White Lion was released.
Pride is the second studio album by the American-Danish glam metal band White Lion, released on June 22, 1987, by Atlantic Records. The album featured the two top ten hits "Wait" and "When the Children Cry". It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and remained in the Billboard Top 200 for a full year, selling two million copies in the US alone.
Michael Trempenau, better known as Mike Tramp, is a Danish singer best known for his work with the glam metal band White Lion, which he was the sole continuous member of the band until their disbandment in 2013. Since 1998, he has also released several solo albums. In 2012, Tramp went on a solo acoustic tour releasing acoustic albums in both 2013 and 2014. He returned with a full band lineup in 2015 and in 2017, released the album Maybe Tomorrow, which charted at number 1 in Denmark.
Big Game is the third studio album by the glam metal band White Lion. It was released on August 10, 1989, by Atlantic Records, reaching #19 on The Billboard 200 album chart, #28 in Canada and #47 In the UK. The album contains the MTV hits, "Little Fighter", "Radar Love" and "Cry for Freedom". This album has a lighter sound than previous albums.
Mane Attraction is the fourth studio album by the glam metal band White Lion. It was released in 1991 by Atlantic Records, and reached No. 61 on the Billboard 200 and No. 31 in the UK.
The Best of White Lion is the first greatest hits compilation album from the glam metal band White Lion, released in September 1992. The compilation features all of White Lion's charted singles from their three most successful albums: Pride, Big Game and Mane Attraction.
"Wait" is a power ballad recorded by White Lion and written by White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta. It was the lead single from their second album, Pride.
Freak of Nature was an American hard rock band, formed in 1992 by former White Lion lead singer Mike Tramp. The band was formed after White Lion broke up and the follow-up was significantly darker and harder than White Lion. The band released three albums and then disbanded in 1996. Following Freak of Nature, Mike Tramp released several solo albums and also reformed White Lion with a new line up.
"When the Children Cry" is a power ballad performed by Danish-American glam metal band White Lion. It is the third single and closing track on their 1987 album, Pride. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two in Canada, and number 88 in the United Kingdom.
Freak of Nature is the self-titled debut album by American hard rock / heavy metal band Freak of Nature, released on March 29, 1993. The band features former White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp who formed Freak of Nature following White Lion's last album release The Best of White Lion in 1992.
"Love Don't Come Easy" is a song and single by American/Danish glam metal band White Lion. The song is the first single presented to radio stations from their 1991 album Mane Attraction and features a music video. The song peaked at number 24 on the Album Rock Tracks chart in the US.
"Lights and Thunder" is a song by American/Danish glam metal band White Lion and was released as a single in the UK from their 1991 album Mane Attraction. The song charted at No. 95 in the UK.
"Cry for Freedom" is a power ballad song by American/Danish glam metal band White Lion. The song was released as the third single for their 1989 album Big Game which peaked at number 19 on The Billboard 200. The song was released in 1990 and charted at #19 on the Dutch singles charts.
"Little Fighter" is a song by American-Danish glam metal band White Lion and was the first single released from the 1989 album Big Game.
Remembering White Lion is an album by White Lion featuring new re-recorded versions of their classic songs from previous studio albums, including the band's biggest three hits: "When the Children Cry", "Wait", and "Little Fighter".
Return of the Pride is the fifth and final studio album featuring original material by White Lion. The album was released in 2008 on March 14 (Europe), April 9 (Japan), April 29 . The album was produced by singer Mike Tramp and bassist Claus Langeskov and recorded during 2007 in both Australia and Copenhagen, Denmark.
"Tell Me" is a song by American/Danish glam metal band White Lion. The song was released in 1988 and is the second single from their 1987 album Pride. It peaked at number 25 on the Mainstream Rock chart and number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The following is a comprehensive discography of White Lion, an American/Danish glam metal band, consists of five studio albums, 3 live albums, six compilation albums, 21 singles, and 5 video albums. This list does not include solo material or sideprojects performed by the members.
Rock 'N' Roll Alive is a double disc live album from former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer, Mike Tramp, released in 2003.
Songs I Left Behind is the fourth solo album by Mike Tramp. Released in 2004, the album came out only one year after his last studio album More to Life Than This.
