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Trampthology
''Trampthology'' is the first greatest hits album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer Mike Tramp, released on December 18, 2020, through Mighty Music/Target Records. The album was released to celebrate Tramp's 25th anniversary as a solo artist. Background and recording The compilation features sixteen of Tramp's biggest hits from his solo career plus four new songs. Tracks from every Mike Tramp solo album are included except the leftover album ''Songs I Left Behind'' and the two Mike Tramp & The Rock 'N' Roll Circuz albums: '' The Rock 'N' Roll Circuz'' and ''Stand Your Ground'', although the song "The Road" was originally recorded on ''The Rock 'N' Roll Circuz'' album, it was later re-recorded for the album '' Second Time Around''. Release and promotion The album was released on double gatefold 180-gram vinyl and double CD. One of the four new songs, "Take Me Away", was released as a single in advance and was promoted with a lyric video. The album charted at nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Tramp
Michael Trempenau (born 14 January 1961), better known as Mike Tramp, is a Danish singer best known for his work with the glam metal band White Lion. 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. Biography 1976–1982: Early years Trempenau was born and raised in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, with his mother, Doris, and two brothers, Dennis and Kim. He started his musical career singing in Vesterbro Ungdomsgård, a youth group club in Copenhagen, and appears on their first album: ''Vi lever på Vesterbro'' (1974). In 1976, Trempenau, now known professionally as Tramp, joined the pop band Mabel as the lead singer. Mabel released five studio albums and were very popular in Denmark and Spain, with Mike receiving "teen idol" status. In 1978, Mabel won the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Tramp & The Rock 'N' Roll Circuz
''Mike Tramp & The Rock 'N' Roll Circuz'' is a studio album by former Freak of Nature and current White Lion lead vocalist Mike Tramp, released on 5 October 2009. The album is Tramp's fifth solo album and the first since 2004's '' Songs I Left Behind''. Background and recording Following the release of ''Return of the Pride'' in 2008 which was White Lion's first original studio album in 16 years, Tramp faced a tumultuous time of professional indecision as he tried to decide between continuing his solo career or pouring his energy into White Lion. The album was initially intended to be the next new White Lion album but a new solo band was formed instead. The new album was co-produced in Copenhagen, Denmark, with guitar player Søren Andersen, and both band and album were named after the atmosphere in the studio. "(The recording experience) made us visualize this old fallen apart circus," said Tramp. "From there we built certain things into the songs and into the album". During the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songs Of White Lion
''Songs of White Lion'' is the first of two albums by Mike Tramp featuring new re-recorded versions of White Lion songs, released via Frontiers Music on 14 April 2023. As the title implies, the new album sees Tramp re-imagining select cuts from his former band White Lion's catalog, including the bands biggest hits: "When the Children Cry", "Wait", and "Little Fighter". ''Songs of White Lion Volume 2'' will be released on August 23, 2024. Background ''Songs of White Lion'' comes only one year after his most recent release in 2022, ''For Første Gang'', the album which Tramp sung a full set of songs entirely in Danish for the first time in his career. The album follows Tramp's previous release of re-recorded White Lion songs when he was first attempting to reform White Lion in 1999, on the album ''Remembering White Lion''. To avoid legal issues with former members, the band was known as Tramp's White Lion when that album was re-released in 2004 under the title ''Last Roar''. Since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More To Life Than This
''More to Life Than This'' is the third solo album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer, Mike Tramp, released on March 17, 2003. Background and recording The album was recorded in Copenhagen, Tramp once again produced the album himself but relied on producer/engineer Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica) to engineer and mix the sessions in his own Sweet Silence Studios. Following a guest appearance on Tramp's last solo album, ''Recovering the Wasted Years'', Oliver Steffenson, a lifelong friend of Tramp who was involved with the very early stages of White Lion and also with Tramp formed Freak of Nature, joins Tramp's solo band. Release and promotion The album's title track and "Don't Want to Say Good Night" were released as singles off the album. A music video made in Australia was released for the song "Lay Down My Life for You". Following the release of the album, Tramp continued his attempt to reform the original White Lion line up, but by the end of 2003 had given ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James LoMenzo
James LoMenzo (born January 13, 1959) is an American heavy metal bass guitarist. He was a member of the band White Lion, performing with them from 1984 to 1991. He was later the bassist for Black Label Society, Slash's Snakepit, and Megadeth. He was announced as Megadeth's touring bassist in August 2021 and in June 2022 he fully returned to the band. Outside music, he is known for being a contestant on the 21st season of the reality television series ''The Amazing Race''. Career Early days, White Lion, Zakk Wylde, and other projects (1977–2005) In the late 1970s, he started in a band called "Empty Sky", a rock band with hints of jazz. The band was based out of Brooklyn and was one of the biggest up-and-coming young bands. LoMenzo was the lead vocalist and bassist. The band consisted of Robert Littera at lead guitar, Julie Pontecorvo on trumpet, Marco Lagana on trombone, Frank Bonanno on tenor saxophone, Oscar Olivera on drums, Vincent Chirico on rhythm guitar and John Buccel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cobblestone Street
''Cobblestone Street'' is the seventh solo album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer, Mike Tramp, released April 8, 2013. Background and recording Following a successful acoustic tour of Europe in 2012, Tramp recorded the new acoustic folk style rock album at Medley Studio, Copenhagen-Denmark in the summer of 2012, with his good friend engineer/Co-producer and multi-instrumentalist Soren Andersen. Originally, the plan was to release it as double album, but Tramp later changed his mind. Release and promotion The album charted at Denmark's official top 40 hitlist albums' at number 21 and features the first single "New Day" which was released on February 18, 2013. The track "Revolution" was released as the second single and the album's title track features an acoustic music video. The album also features three acoustic bonus tracks including the White Lion classic "When the Children Cry", "92" which is from Tramp's former band Freak of Nature and the solo title tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museum (Mike Tramp Album)
''Museum'' is the eighth solo album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer, Mike Tramp, released August 18, 2014 on Target Records. Background and recording The album picks up where Tramp's last album, 2013's ''Cobblestone Street'' left off, following his new-found, back-to-the-roots direction. Tramp recorded the new acoustic folk style soft rock album at Medley Studio, Copenhagen-Denmark with engineer/co-producer/multi-instrumentalist Soren Andersen. Release and promotion The album reached number three on Denmark's official top 40 hitlist albums chart. The first single, "Trust in Yourself", features a music video directed by his son Dylan. The song "Freedom" was released as the second single of the album. As part of the release, Tramp gave no less than four release concerts at the newly opened Zeppelin Bar, Café and Venue in Copenhagen. The four concerts took place from the 14th through 17 August. All the concerts were completely sold out. Tramp delivered outstand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recovering The Wasted Years
''Recovering the Wasted Years'' is the second solo album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer, Mike Tramp, released on 1 January 2002. Background and recording The album marks a return to recording following a five-year hiatus since his first solo release, Capricorn, during which time Tramp parted with his former management and label and moved to Australia, with the aim of raising his son away from the rigors of a big city and to plan his next career move. The album was recorded in Media Sound Studios in Copenhagen, produced by Mike Tramp and mixed by Phil Kaffel. The CD was released as limited edition digipack which came with a free Mike Tramp signature guitar pick. Former Freak of Nature bandmate, Kenny Korade once again features on guitars for the album. Release and promotion The track "Living a Lie" was released as the album's first single followed by "Endless Highway" with both songs featuring live music videos. From 2001 following the release of the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maybe Tomorrow (Mike Tramp Album)
''Maybe Tomorrow'' is the tenth solo album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer Mike Tramp, released on February 24, 2017, through Mighty Music/Target Records. Background and recording ''Maybe Tomorrow'' follows on from Tramp's recent trilogy of albums: ''Cobblestone Street'', ''Museum'' and 2015's ''Nomad''. The album was recorded at Medley studio, Copenhagen with Soren Andersen behind the knobs and on guitar. This is Tramp's sixth consecutive studio album working with Andersen. Known as the 'Band of Brothers' the album also features Morten Hellborn on drums, Jesper Haugaard on bass, and Morten Buchholtz on Hammond organ and piano, making it the same line-up as ''Nomad''. Release and promotion In January 2017, Tramp launched a music video for the first single "Coming Home", which was filmed and edited by Kennie Østed. In February 2017, the song "Would I Lie to You" was released as the second single from the album followed by the third single "Spring" rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nomad (Mike Tramp Album)
''Nomad'' is the ninth solo album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer, Mike Tramp, released August 28, 2015 on Target Records. Background and recording The album completes a trilogy of albums which included ''Cobblestone Street'' in 2013 and his last release ''Museum'' in 2014. Tramp has returned with a full band line up for this album which includes long-time producer, engineer and guitarist Soren Andersen, their Rock’n’Roll Circuz drummer Morten Hellborn, keyboardist Morten Buchholz and bassist Jesper Haugaard. Release and promotion In July 2015, Mike Tramp released the first single "High Like a Mountain", and in August Tramp released the radio single and music video "Give It All You Got", the video of which was filmed and edited in Copenhagen. The album charted at Denmark's official top 40 hitlist albums at number 21. Mike Tramp with special guest Lucer embarked on a European tour in the late summer of 2015 with concerts in Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capricorn (Mike Tramp Album)
''Capricorn'' is the debut solo album by former White Lion and Freak of Nature lead singer, Mike Tramp. First released in France on the CNR Music label on October 17, 1997, the album was subsequently given a much wider distribution with the North American release on the 10th of February 1998 through CMC International, at which point Tramp commenced a solo tour in support of it. The album was also picked up in Britain by Music for Nations. Background Tramp started working on the album following the split of '' Freak of Nature'' and the album features former Freak of Nature bandmates, guitarist Kenny Korade and bass player Jerry Best. Former White Lion bass guitarist James LoMenzo performed backing vocals on the album. Release and promotion The song "Better Off" was released as Tramp's debut solo single and features his first solo music video."Already Gone" was also released as a single for the album and "If I Live Tomorrow" was released as a promo single. "Take a Little Time" wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
