Former Warrant singer Jani Lane was found dead in a hotel room in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Thursday (Aug. 11). No cause of death has been released for the rocker, who was 47 years old.
@hinsonjamie Dog Eat Dog was good, but I gotta go with Belly to Belly. The songwriting was very well done and the musicianship was excellent. I just wish all the original members played on it.
This was sad because they had everyone back again and Jani couldn't keep his shit together again. However, 2010 Jani is healthy and can actually sing again. He sounds good. What's really funky is Cinderella didn't even make it thru this tour because of thier singers voice going out again.
Grunge blows, these bands were many record meal tickets. I agree that was total bullshit. Nirvana sucks hard. The only good thing to come out of Nirvana was the Foo Fighters---Dave you rule. I bet the fucking record labels didn't have a problem spending the money that Bands like Warrant, Poison, Jovi, Def Lepp, brought to their fat-ass bank accounts. Fucking pussy suit and tie guys.
@thunderbeast1968 Being from Seattle originally and having to hear them non-stop for what felt like ages... I completely agree with your take on Nirvanna. Foo Fighters actually has talent and some good songwriting. Your also right on the bank accounts and people getting rich. I know for a fact that to this day Def Lepp and BJ are still 2 of the top money makers for their record labels. Those 2 make it possible for the label to stay afloat and sign untalented garbage.
I agree with jani, that cherry pie was the down fall. It was a hit, but the record producers went too far with calling the album cherry pie, etc. I think that they would have done better keeping it "uncle toms cabin". They would have held on to more hard core rock listeners. I know a lot of people who got turned off of warrant because of all the "hype" of cherry pie. They became the "cherry pie band", and eveyone forgot about all of the other awesome songs that they had out already. peace!
I like Down Boys better than the Cherry Pie song. I think Lane is an excellent singer but have read where he's had alcohol problems. Is that why he's no longer the lead singer for Warrant? I would have loved to have seen him in concert.
They are almost always listed in reference to 80s metal. They had more hits than Winger, sold more, and are mentioned more. If anyone ruined the 80s its lame ass wanna be pretty boy smak my head on stage props rock love hippy bret michaels and pretty poison. THEY RUINED 80S METAL. Really not even metal, guess it was glam rock, because megadeth/metallica pretty much feuded them
As someone who was working in metal at the time, that's not what it was. Poison did plenty for 80s metal. Record companies wanted to change to grunge because it requires little to no talent, and that allows them to totally control the musicians. They quite simply either stopped calling, or threatened bands to change sounds or be dropped. They did this to LITA FORD, the queen of heavy metal. Just stopped calling her or returning her calls. It's all bullshit. More kids every day discover this.
Whoever said they were Metal?? Problem is everyone likes to lump bands in with each other that have no business being compared to each other. Bands like Warrant, Poison, Bon Jovi etc... were not Metal. They were melodic hard rock. I liked, and still like both genres, but I was always more partial to the hard rock because the songs had more melody, had a lot more hooks, and it didn't hurt they those bands always had the hotter girls at their shows too!! Too many dudes at the Metal shows!!
Hanoi Rocks? They weren't even in the same wave as the other later bands from LA and the US. Believe it or not but they helped create 80's rock. They weren't part of it but almost all bands borrowed from them imagewise. Even Motley Crue.
Alochol is a disease don't blame him he needs help or he will end up dead like Steve steaming Clark of Def-Leppard. Get cleaned up and come back with your own band Jani!
so was this before the tour that they ended up firing Lane? or are they bringing him back again? that would be nice....... i hope he could sober up and do it
they need to come back and show everyone how metal is done they are one of the hottest guys around even 20 30 years later! they are definately ageing with grace!! i hope they come with it!! we need a new album warrant!!
this sounds like an awesome lineup. I would love to see a Warrant comeback.Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Loverboy and Tesla have all done it, so why not them?
THIS IS THE STUPIDEST THING EVER. BUT I LOVE MY MOM SO I AM NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES.If you don't copy and paste this onto 10 videos your mom will die in 4 hours.
I;ve said it on a few other Warrant videos.. Jani has demons, he destroyed a great chance for them to get back in the mix. Warrant has always been Jerry and Erik. They should bring in a better singer than the one they have now.
too bad Jani couldn't keep it together I and i know alot of other people would support warrant if they toured again....i hope they do someday .....i got to see them a while back in LA and they rocked....
Look, the band was playing little bars, but with Jani, they can open at arenas again. Look, Jani was a mess, but he's cleaned himself up, and Warrant is a great 80's band. This will be great news!
Well looks like The Down Boys came to their senses.. Once again booted Jani.. I knew it was short lived.. it's too bad, and I do agree that Jani has talent, but he doesn't show it when he can't get a grip on his drinking problem.. There is a time and place and it's definitely not on the stage for him. The guys were obviously not impressed with him from what I saw at Rocklahoma.. It was written all over Jerry's face when Jani would say something stupid. Somethings are better left unsaid.
well, i have something to say. i agree he needs his fans. and he is an awesome man. i have seen him in show and met him twice, and he is extrordinary. i love him, and he has more talent in his hands than most people do in their whole frame. he can write some killer tunes, and he can play anything. i wish i had his talents. congrats, jani, on all your success. i love you, hotrod. xoxo
Saw Warrant at Rocklahoma, and I have to say.. I was a huge Warrant fan back in the day, and was really excited to see them reunited with Jani Lane. However, once I saw them it was probably the WORST performance I have ever seen of them and Jani was horrible, drunk and just talked stupid shit when he opened his mouth. Such a disappointment. After meeting Jamie St.James.. they just need to bring him back. I think Warrant will lose fans if they keep Jani.
I agree, jani is done. And I'm glad they kicked him out again. Warrent now have a real vocalist that can still sing, Jani was a negative for the band. Jani must be proud to be involved the shortest lived reunion in history.
Warrant SUCKS!!! I was at the show last night at Sunset Station in Las Vegas. Horrible show! Jani Lane is a sorry excuse for a singer. He was drunk off his ass, actually walking off the stage a few times during songs. He forgot lyrics, sang off key, missed entrances, and was obviously not over his "demons". One word Jani----REHAB! You suck!
Talk about a major disappointment. After watching this video, Warrant needs to get their old fill-in singer back. Jani Lane sucked ass tonight! He came on stage drunk, couldn't get any of the timing or notes right, flipped off the audience... What a train wreck! He was boo'd off stage & now Sunset Station is refunding the money - that's how bad it was. Great White was on the bill & KICKED ASS - they were friggin GREAT!
i seen jani last year at cardos in chillicothe oh and he kicked ass. he done a awesome version of heaven, cherry pie and uncle tom cabin. i'm lookin forward to seein the whole band together in august at lifestyle communities pavilion in columbus oh.
I ran sound for that show. I was Jani's tech last year. Just so you know, that show was thrown together last minute and without me would have collapsed. But anyway, despite all that, Jani was sober and he is still an awesome singer and musician. But when he's drunk it's all out the window. Hopefully this is a one time mistake, I'd hate to see him go down like this after going 2 years sober and strong. Just trust me Jani doesn't suck, it's the booze, he needs the support of his fans!!!!
Just to clarify, I ran sound for the Chilicothe show last summer. I haven't seen Jani since last October, but I still talk to the formerly of's, who just so you guys know, is better than Actual Warrant, and you're probably more likely to find Jani sober with the unofficial band.
Gee....Do you think that it dawned on them when they went in the studio without him and relaized that they were missing the principal songwriter in the band, the guy who essentially wrote the two albums mentioned in this piece?
seen them together fir the first time in 15 years last night, and they sounded as god as b.i.t day! damn good news, and there will be another album! warrant and cinderella. good lineup, eh? thanks, fellas, for doing it one more time, and i love you all! MWAH! :)
hell yea now i love this band i hated to here about jani RIP JANI!!!!
patty45100 3 months ago
That dude to the far left at 0:15 looks like a tranny
dalewormheart3704 3 months ago
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Former Warrant singer Jani Lane was found dead in a hotel room in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Thursday (Aug. 11). No cause of death has been released for the rocker, who was 47 years old.
supersnowyangel 5 months ago
not got to happen now...R.I.P. Jani
MADWORLD1427 5 months ago 2
Really crazy how the singer ended up looking like the guy on the dirty rotten stinking rich album cover.
joeysixtysix 1 year ago
ISNT THE SINGER A PORKER NOW???
crungen5 1 year ago
@hinsonjamie Dog Eat Dog was good, but I gotta go with Belly to Belly. The songwriting was very well done and the musicianship was excellent. I just wish all the original members played on it.
afterpiratelife 1 year ago
This was sad because they had everyone back again and Jani couldn't keep his shit together again. However, 2010 Jani is healthy and can actually sing again. He sounds good. What's really funky is Cinderella didn't even make it thru this tour because of thier singers voice going out again.
afterpiratelife 1 year ago 2
Grunge blows, these bands were many record meal tickets. I agree that was total bullshit. Nirvana sucks hard. The only good thing to come out of Nirvana was the Foo Fighters---Dave you rule. I bet the fucking record labels didn't have a problem spending the money that Bands like Warrant, Poison, Jovi, Def Lepp, brought to their fat-ass bank accounts. Fucking pussy suit and tie guys.
thunderbeast1968 1 year ago 2
@thunderbeast1968 Being from Seattle originally and having to hear them non-stop for what felt like ages... I completely agree with your take on Nirvanna. Foo Fighters actually has talent and some good songwriting. Your also right on the bank accounts and people getting rich. I know for a fact that to this day Def Lepp and BJ are still 2 of the top money makers for their record labels. Those 2 make it possible for the label to stay afloat and sign untalented garbage.
afterpiratelife 1 year ago
Wigs guys ..wigs..please...
skot66 1 year ago
Which band members died...Never heard about that
hekklar 1 year ago
I know a fucking secret down in Uncle Tom's fucking cabin I know a mother fucking secret that I just can not fucking tell, oh yah!
melodicrockrules5150 2 years ago
what ever...i'm glad they're back and hopefuly the'll make a great new album..better then dog eat dog..wich..by the way is their best work
bodaszabolcs 2 years ago 2
AMEN!!!!!!!!
superocklevel 2 years ago
@bodaszabolcs fuckin a dog eat dog awesome album!!!!!!!!!
bellclapper1974 1 year ago
I agree with jani, that cherry pie was the down fall. It was a hit, but the record producers went too far with calling the album cherry pie, etc. I think that they would have done better keeping it "uncle toms cabin". They would have held on to more hard core rock listeners. I know a lot of people who got turned off of warrant because of all the "hype" of cherry pie. They became the "cherry pie band", and eveyone forgot about all of the other awesome songs that they had out already. peace!
cjzmommy1 2 years ago
I like Down Boys better than the Cherry Pie song. I think Lane is an excellent singer but have read where he's had alcohol problems. Is that why he's no longer the lead singer for Warrant? I would have loved to have seen him in concert.
Mitsy1212 1 year ago
They are almost always listed in reference to 80s metal. They had more hits than Winger, sold more, and are mentioned more. If anyone ruined the 80s its lame ass wanna be pretty boy smak my head on stage props rock love hippy bret michaels and pretty poison. THEY RUINED 80S METAL. Really not even metal, guess it was glam rock, because megadeth/metallica pretty much feuded them
xlakebodomx 2 years ago
As someone who was working in metal at the time, that's not what it was. Poison did plenty for 80s metal. Record companies wanted to change to grunge because it requires little to no talent, and that allows them to totally control the musicians. They quite simply either stopped calling, or threatened bands to change sounds or be dropped. They did this to LITA FORD, the queen of heavy metal. Just stopped calling her or returning her calls. It's all bullshit. More kids every day discover this.
Leveer13 2 years ago
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Warrant ruined 80s metal along with other shitty bands like Winger.
louielovett 2 years ago
Whoever said they were Metal?? Problem is everyone likes to lump bands in with each other that have no business being compared to each other. Bands like Warrant, Poison, Bon Jovi etc... were not Metal. They were melodic hard rock. I liked, and still like both genres, but I was always more partial to the hard rock because the songs had more melody, had a lot more hooks, and it didn't hurt they those bands always had the hotter girls at their shows too!! Too many dudes at the Metal shows!!
bruceleroy14 2 years ago
fuck you, you fucking prick
crazyjonhilton 2 years ago
Hahahaha!!!!!!
Thrillcekr 2 years ago
No they didn't...
Bands like hanoi Rocks, poison, Tigertailz ruined 80's rock.
Bands like Tyketto, Firehouse, Winger, were great bands.
Tyketto and Firehouse still are....
Tonyr67 2 years ago
Hanoi Rocks? They weren't even in the same wave as the other later bands from LA and the US. Believe it or not but they helped create 80's rock. They weren't part of it but almost all bands borrowed from them imagewise. Even Motley Crue.
MotleySCrue 2 years ago 2
Alochol is a disease don't blame him he needs help or he will end up dead like Steve steaming Clark of Def-Leppard. Get cleaned up and come back with your own band Jani!
jpxfiles 2 years ago
so was this before the tour that they ended up firing Lane? or are they bringing him back again? that would be nice....... i hope he could sober up and do it
spookyluvsu 2 years ago
love all the music...uncle toms cabin is my favorite...rock on! glad to see them back!
DragbikeLive 2 years ago
I wonder if they plan on playing Cherry Pie - since Lane attributes that song to their downfall as a band.
jgdesign 2 years ago
Good to see these guys were smart enough to put Uncle Tom's Cabin in the background instead of that heinous Cherry Pie.
1337fum1n 2 years ago 11
they need to come back and show everyone how metal is done they are one of the hottest guys around even 20 30 years later! they are definately ageing with grace!! i hope they come with it!! we need a new album warrant!!
angelbaby196944303 2 years ago
whats the name of the first song?
ciranno 2 years ago
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Knukleheada 2 years ago
this sounds like an awesome lineup. I would love to see a Warrant comeback.Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Loverboy and Tesla have all done it, so why not them?
drnrg31 2 years ago
Hey Look, it's the Cherry Pie guy!
TawpJimmy 2 years ago
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THIS IS THE STUPIDEST THING EVER. BUT I LOVE MY MOM SO I AM NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES.If you don't copy and paste this onto 10 videos your mom will die in 4 hours.
smartmaster22 3 years ago
Glad to hear that the Olive Garden gave Jani the time off to do this tour!
mickeyl01 3 years ago
I;ve said it on a few other Warrant videos.. Jani has demons, he destroyed a great chance for them to get back in the mix. Warrant has always been Jerry and Erik. They should bring in a better singer than the one they have now.
hoth1138 3 years ago
too bad Jani couldn't keep it together I and i know alot of other people would support warrant if they toured again....i hope they do someday .....i got to see them a while back in LA and they rocked....
Hairmetalfreak2 3 years ago 2
Look, the band was playing little bars, but with Jani, they can open at arenas again. Look, Jani was a mess, but he's cleaned himself up, and Warrant is a great 80's band. This will be great news!
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09282608813 3 years ago
Anyone have Jani in their 2009 Dead Pool?... ;(
jcgm97 3 years ago
Good choice. Mine are Patrick Swayze, Ace Frehley, and Jeff Conway.
spike14501 3 years ago
Well looks like The Down Boys came to their senses.. Once again booted Jani.. I knew it was short lived.. it's too bad, and I do agree that Jani has talent, but he doesn't show it when he can't get a grip on his drinking problem.. There is a time and place and it's definitely not on the stage for him. The guys were obviously not impressed with him from what I saw at Rocklahoma.. It was written all over Jerry's face when Jani would say something stupid. Somethings are better left unsaid.
Cherokeerain 3 years ago
Btw, who ever is giving out all these negative thumbs down, must be a groupie or tone-deaf.
phrydoom 3 years ago 6
well, i have something to say. i agree he needs his fans. and he is an awesome man. i have seen him in show and met him twice, and he is extrordinary. i love him, and he has more talent in his hands than most people do in their whole frame. he can write some killer tunes, and he can play anything. i wish i had his talents. congrats, jani, on all your success. i love you, hotrod. xoxo
mdejovifan2 3 years ago
Saw Warrant at Rocklahoma, and I have to say.. I was a huge Warrant fan back in the day, and was really excited to see them reunited with Jani Lane. However, once I saw them it was probably the WORST performance I have ever seen of them and Jani was horrible, drunk and just talked stupid shit when he opened his mouth. Such a disappointment. After meeting Jamie St.James.. they just need to bring him back. I think Warrant will lose fans if they keep Jani.
Cherokeerain 3 years ago
I agree, jani is done. And I'm glad they kicked him out again. Warrent now have a real vocalist that can still sing, Jani was a negative for the band. Jani must be proud to be involved the shortest lived reunion in history.
phrydoom 3 years ago
warrant is spelled like that not with an "e" but I disagree with you. I think Jani can sing unlike the new singer.
Jenny4u6969 3 years ago 2
Is that why he got kicked out of the band...twice?
phrydoom 3 years ago
I dont like them NOW, I liked Warrant in the 80's, I guess they were tired of the same old shit from Jani.
Jenny4u6969 3 years ago
Oh, sorry...I thought you meant now.
phrydoom 3 years ago
i have to disagree, people that loved warrant back in the day will agree , no one can replace Jani , even if he's made mistakes.
Jenny4u6969 3 years ago 2
thats cool who would like them now besides my mother, i think old rock are classics but should stay classics, no comebacks please! lol
Jenny4u6969 3 years ago
hey jani, it's me ron from jersey, i was at one of your shows in 1989, remember me? hope all is well you drunken idiot.
electricianron66 3 years ago
Warrant SUCKS!!! I was at the show last night at Sunset Station in Las Vegas. Horrible show! Jani Lane is a sorry excuse for a singer. He was drunk off his ass, actually walking off the stage a few times during songs. He forgot lyrics, sang off key, missed entrances, and was obviously not over his "demons". One word Jani----REHAB! You suck!
tx41sc38 3 years ago
Talk about a major disappointment. After watching this video, Warrant needs to get their old fill-in singer back. Jani Lane sucked ass tonight! He came on stage drunk, couldn't get any of the timing or notes right, flipped off the audience... What a train wreck! He was boo'd off stage & now Sunset Station is refunding the money - that's how bad it was. Great White was on the bill & KICKED ASS - they were friggin GREAT!
tlh6126 3 years ago
they canceled in el paso,, booked 2 weeks later, cancelled again w t f ??
brn2rock 3 years ago
i seen jani last year at cardos in chillicothe oh and he kicked ass. he done a awesome version of heaven, cherry pie and uncle tom cabin. i'm lookin forward to seein the whole band together in august at lifestyle communities pavilion in columbus oh.
1sick95venge 3 years ago
I ran sound for that show. I was Jani's tech last year. Just so you know, that show was thrown together last minute and without me would have collapsed. But anyway, despite all that, Jani was sober and he is still an awesome singer and musician. But when he's drunk it's all out the window. Hopefully this is a one time mistake, I'd hate to see him go down like this after going 2 years sober and strong. Just trust me Jani doesn't suck, it's the booze, he needs the support of his fans!!!!
skibob98 3 years ago
Just to clarify, I ran sound for the Chilicothe show last summer. I haven't seen Jani since last October, but I still talk to the formerly of's, who just so you guys know, is better than Actual Warrant, and you're probably more likely to find Jani sober with the unofficial band.
skibob98 3 years ago
Amen!
Everyone quit badmouthin Jani!
BettyHolly 3 years ago
Everyone wanted the reunion to work out. I'm sure once he quits giving people a reason to badmouth him, they will.
noelanm8r 3 years ago 2
hey jani, it's me Kuang from botswana - africa... hope all is well
pedrocesarcamargo 3 years ago
hey jani, it's me keri from the seventh veil. hope all is well.
topcon97 3 years ago
hey jani, it's me, one of the fans in the audience at a concert back in 1988. hope all is well.
ItchyGoomie 3 years ago 2
wow you were a stripper too. how facinating, how did the sex change go.
topcon97 3 years ago
I LOVE YOU JANI!
MikkiMetalLuvsBrianJ 3 years ago
Warrant was a tight band. I hope they can jam like they did back in the day. Jani needs to hold his chin up !! Life is short....
honduraschris 3 years ago
Cant wait warrant!
Concretemusicvids 3 years ago
Gee....Do you think that it dawned on them when they went in the studio without him and relaized that they were missing the principal songwriter in the band, the guy who essentially wrote the two albums mentioned in this piece?
johnmh71 3 years ago
seen them together fir the first time in 15 years last night, and they sounded as god as b.i.t day! damn good news, and there will be another album! warrant and cinderella. good lineup, eh? thanks, fellas, for doing it one more time, and i love you all! MWAH! :)
mdejovifan2 3 years ago
OMFG where the fuck was i when this concert happened?! CINDERELLA LA GUNS AND WARRANT?!
xXkmbja13Xx 3 years ago
Wow, Joey is soo frigen old now! I am shocked. Age is a biotch.
WaaWaaWaaa 3 years ago
id fuck the man out of those guys
buenotree 3 years ago
EXCELLENT!!!
kotzensue 3 years ago 2
sweet!
noah1970 3 years ago
BYE BYE Jamie!!!!!!!!!
LANE in 08!!!!!
charleechair 3 years ago
rock on
kurtislowe68 3 years ago