Album: Fight to Survive by White Lion (1985)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Excitable
Format: Album

Description: Fight to Survive was the first album by the American/Danish hard rock band White Lion, released by Victor Records in Japan in 1985. The band was signed to Elektra Records, which shelved the album with no intention of publishing it in the USA. Philadelphia-based Grand Slamm Records bought the album from Elektra and released it in America the following year. The album charted at number 151 on The Billboard 200.

Artist Background: White Lion is an American/Danish hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, releasing 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... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Firehouse, Warrant, Winger, Great White

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, Excitable, 1980s, Album

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Fight to Survive was the first album by the American/Danish hard rock band White Lion, released by Victor Records in Japan in 1985. The band was signed to Elektra Records, which shelved the album with no intention of publishing it in the USA. Philadelphia-based Grand Slamm Records bought the album from Elektra and released it in America the following year. The album charted at number 151 on The Billboard 200.

Fight to Survive

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