When the Children Cry
White Lion, 1987, from Pride. Solo by Vito Bratta.
An acoustic power ballad whose nylon-string solo shows Bratta's classical sensibility. Its lyrical, composed melody set it apart from typical hair-metal ballads.
When the Children Cry by White Lion is #3 in our ranking of the best White Lion guitar solos. The solo is played by Vito Bratta and the song was released in 1987.
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Who played the guitar solo on When the Children Cry?
Vito Bratta played the solo on White Lion's When the Children Cry (1987).
What guitar was used on the When the Children Cry solo?
An ovation, according to widely reported accounts.