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Jani Lane

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jani Lane, the former lead singer of the metal rock band Warrant, has died in Los Angeles. He was 47.

Officer Sara Faden says Lane's body was found Thursday in a Woodland Hills hotel. She had no immediate information on the cause or circumstances of his death.

With his long blond hair and tight leather outfits, Lane embodied the excess of 1980s "hair metal" rock bands. He joined Warrant in 1984 and wrote such hits as "Heaven," ''Down Boys" and "Cherry Pie."

He had an on-and-off relationship with the band, leaving it in 1992 before returning and quitting again several times.

In recent years, he appeared in the reality TV show "Celebrity Fit Club" and made news for a drunken driving arrest.

He is survived by two daughters from two previous marriages.


Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press

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My heart was broken when I heard of your passing. You touched so many people through your songs. You looked so happy during your Warrant days. Always having fun singing for your fans and partying with them after concerts. 2023 and I'm still listening to Warrant. You were one of a kind Sir Jani Lane. You were the Best front man and song writer around. Even to this day no one will ever out shine you. Taken to soon ,but never forgotten. Your legacy will live on forever. Thank you, for...

You will be missed forever thank you for all your sweat and tears of your music I'm one of your true fans r.ip jani you are so loved

It's 2022 and just today while driving I had .. Uncle Tom's Cabin up loud and singing every word. Pretty good for being 64 and still living your magic. Thanks so much, your truly missed.

You were such an amazing person, Jani. You were very talented, good looking and from what I hear very nice. I listen to your music every single day!!!! I love hearing your voice and all of the songs that you wrote. My 20 month old grandson even loves you and your music. He loves watching your videos. He does the headbanging also which when we're in public, people look at him and smile. Just wanted to let you know that I can't wait to meet you in heaven!!!!! Although I'm in no hurry!! ...

The beautifullest man had ever lived

You will be rememberd as a Legend! You will be greatly missed deep in my soul.

I miss him more than words can describe.

What a Beautiful Soul, Dory

I went from playing bass in a thrash band to buying an acoustic guitar after I heard “ blind faith” unplugged..then learning all the songs off of “ dog eat dog” which I think is one of the greatest records ever made... too the pre-choruses on “ bitter pill & quicsand” to Joey lead solo on “ let it rain “! I had the great chance of meeting Jani too in NH.. I’m from Boston & I look & act & talk like I’m a extra from the movie “ the town” lol I think Jani was in shock when we...