White Lion was a hard rock/ heavy metal music band of the 1980s and early 1990s. The band was formed in New York City in 1983 by Denmark-born vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta.
After moving from Denmark, Mike Tramp met guitarist Vito Bratta and decide to form a band. After meeting drummer Nicki Capozzi and bassist Felix Robinson the band was named White Lion.
White Lion was signed by a small label called Grand Slam records in January 1985. While recording the song "The Road to Valhalla", both Capozzi and Robinson left the band.