Jani Lane
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Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald; February 1, 1964 – August 11, 2011) was an American singer and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the glam metal band Warrant. From Hollywood, California, the band experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. Lane left Warrant in 2004 and again in 2008 after a brief reunion. Lane also released a solo album, Back Down to One, in 2003, and the album Love the Sin, Hate the Sinner with a new group, Saints of the Underground, in 2008. Lane contributed lead vocals and songwriting to various projects throughout his career.
Infobox
Born
John Kennedy Oswald(1964-02-01)February 1, 1964Akron, Ohio, U.S
Died
August 11, 2011(2011-08-11) (aged 47)Los Angeles, California, U.S
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter
Years active
1982–2011
Spouse(s)
mw- Bobbie Brown (m. 1991; div. 1993) Rowanne Brewer (m. 1996; div. 2005) Kimberly Nash (m. 2010; Jani's death 2011)
Children
2
Genres
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Formerly of
WarrantSaints of the Underground
Occupations
Singer, songwriter
Tables
· Discography › Soundtrack appearances
"Game of War"
"Game of War"
Title
"Game of War"
Release
1989
With
Warrant
Soundtrack
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
"We Will Rock You"
"We Will Rock You"
Title
"We Will Rock You"
Release
1992
With
Gladiator
"The Power"
"The Power"
Title
"The Power"
| Title | Release | With | Soundtrack |
| "Game of War" | 1989 | Warrant | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure |
| "We Will Rock You" | 1992 | Gladiator | |
| "The Power" |
· Music videos
1991
1991
Year
1991
Video
Voices That Care (As Jani Lane) (Various)
Director
David S. Jackson
1990
1990
Year
1990
Video
Cherry Pie (As Jani Lane)Warrant and Bobbie Brown
Director
Jeff Stein
| Year | Video | Director |
| 1991 | Voices That Care (As Jani Lane) (Various) | David S. Jackson |
| 1990 | Cherry Pie (As Jani Lane)Warrant and Bobbie Brown | Jeff Stein |
References
- Forbeshttps://blogs.forbes.com/markhughes/?p=818
- "Warrant frontman Jani Lane died of alcohol poisoning"https://www.reuters.com/article/us-janilane-idUSTRE7946IR20111005
- AllMusichttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/jani-lane-mn0000806966
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/13/arts/music/jani-lane-warrants-lead-singer-dies-at-47.html?_r=0
- Akron Beacon Journal
- Akron Beacon Journal
- Akron Beacon Journal
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/aug/12/jani-lane-obituary
- "Allmusic (Warrant awards & charts)Billboard albums"https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5790
- "Allmusic (Warrant charts & awards) Billboard albums"https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5790
- Blabbermouth.nethttp://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-warrant-frontman-to-embark-on-solo-tour-in-may/
- "Jani Lane: Bio"https://web.archive.org/web/20120919165511/http://music.msn.com/music/artist-biography/jani-lane/
- "A Look Back at the Life of Jani Lane"https://web.archive.org/web/20120704190832/http://voices.yahoo.com/warrant-front-man-jani-lane-found-dead-los-angeles-8954485.html
- "Jani Lane's Warrant"https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212911/http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/jani+lane+27s+warrant
- "Saints of the Underground debut album"https://web.archive.org/web/20121016055023/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb752584.htm
- Blabbermouth.nethttp://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jani-lane-bobby-blotzer-join-forces-in-angel-city-outlaws-audio-available/
- Nypost.comhttps://nypost.com/2013/11/14/from-southern-belle-to-groupie-queen-cherry-pie-video-vixen-tells-all/
- Rock Revolthttp://rockrevoltmagazine.com/book-review-dirty-rocker-boys-by-bobbie-brown/
- Heavy.comhttps://heavy.com/news/2016/05/rowanne-brewer-lane-donald-trump-new-york-times-model-miss-usa-husband-daughter/
- "The Tragic Real-Life Story of Warrant's Jani Lane"https://www.grunge.com/243058/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-warrants-jani-lane/
- "Warrant frontman Jani Lane died of alcohol poisoning"https://www.reuters.com/article/us-janilane-idUSTRE7946IR20111005
- "Former WARRANT Singer JANI LANE Dead at 47"https://web.archive.org/web/20110812115329/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=161881
- CBS 8https://www.cbs8.com/article/entertainment/former-warrant-lead-singer-jani-lane-dies-at-47/509-fb43d09d-fcef-48de-ae11-bcf27a441001
- BLABBERMOUTH.NEThttps://web.archive.org/web/20190716125508/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx%3Fmode%3DArticle%26newsitemID%3D162715
- bravewords.comhttps://bravewords.com/news/warrant-cherry-pie-guy-biopic-on-jani-lane-moving-ahead
- Top 40 Chartshttps://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=174092&cat=