The Grave of Jani Lane

[@ELPADREAIRBRUSH]

Jani was a personal friend of mine for decades we lived in the Hollywood bowl motel for a bit and when I was in a pretty popular 80’s hair metal band and toured a lot and me and Jani stayed friends and he always had a sadness in his eyes and the night we were drinking he told me about how he was raped and it killed me and he never got over it ! He was at my wedding and I sang heaven to my wife with Jani helping me sing ( talk about pressure ) and he was the nicest and most generous and gentle rock star and I miss my friend everyday ! And for the record he hated cherry pie !! lol absolutely hated that song ! ROCK ON 🤘🏻🤘🏻!

[@SOLDOZER]

BS story

[@ELPADREAIRBRUSH]

@@SOLDOZER no it wasn’t and you don’t lie about a close friend and his frustration of people like you not believing him I watched him spiral and this man dealt with demons you’d never even could imagine or try and comprehend the last time I saw my friend is when me and him sang at my wedding and I never got the chance to tell my friend how much I loved him and for you to say that this is “ BS “ only shows how cold and heartless people in this world can be I don’t know what twisted you but maybe you just needed a good friend to talk to like Jani didn’t have so please don’t ever make fun of my friends death because he was an AWSOME friend and a better father so save your trolling for someone else bud

[@MatildasMama]

i’m so glad you wrote this. not many know WHY he probably dived into alcohol but i think that was it. and we all know the monster who did it. Rock in Peace, Jani. 💔

[@ELPADREAIRBRUSH]

@@MatildasMama thank you so much for the support Jani was an AWSOME friend but he always had a sadness in his eyes ! And you never really seen it until he put the showman personality away and we would be at the hotel bar or on the bus talking while we drove to the next city . He just seemed sad when he was alone with his thoughts so I tried to keep him busy lol with stupid stuff like mini golf !

[@hamcheese9859]

Thank you for a first hand story. He seemed so sweet.

[@SeahawksForeverDanViens]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jani twice in my former life as a broadcaster. The band was playing a small club in North Dakota in 1995 (obviously well after grunge had come along and relegated Warrant's genre from Arenas to small clubs). I was given the opportunity to interview the band before their show. All the members were there except Jani, but after the show Jerry Dixon and Erik Turner came over and said "hey, Jani wants to meet you." We then spent the next 5-6 hours hanging out one-on-one. He apologized for missing the initial interview and then we ended up talking (and yes, drinking) the rest of the night away...... discussing anything and everything (he was a big football fan, and we had that in common.) Then at 2am when the bouncers tried to tell me it was time to leave Jani stepped in and said "No, he's good, he's with me." Talk about a rock star moment. He was the nicest, kindest, most genuine person, and his talent was undeniable. Sadly, they came back around for an outdoor show 6 months later. The rest of the guys (all also awesome people) remembered me, hung out with me prior to the show, and even let me record the entire concert, but Jani was in a much lower point this time around. Between songs he would go backstage and sit down with his head in his hands. We didn't talk that time, but it was evident he wasn't doing as well. I was crushed when he passed. Thank you for this video! (I also had no idea about his wife's passing the year before, it helps explain where he may have been emotionally.)

[@anthonylong5870]

I met Jani once. He was a genuinely nice guy. He treated me like i was a longtime friend and not for a second did he act like he was famous. Honestly miss him, great musician

[@domino5392]

Ive heard he was a nice bloke and different to his contemporaries in that respect. Such a sad loss. I loved Warrant.

[@sherryfrazier8958]

Me too. Nice guy! ❤

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

The best type of people! Often people forget they are human too.

[@rhettdrake5725]

It goes to show you even famous people have problem's very sad bc everything I have ever read or watched about Jani everyone said he was a stand up guy. I hope I get to see you on the other side Jani.

[@DutchessSixx-gf7iq]

@@sherryfrazier8958Q Q

[@razzyjazzy6883]

Hi, I’m the one who left the little purple sticky note for Jani! 💜 I’m a published author/poet and wanted to give him something a little more meaningful than flowers, so I picked the main line of a poem I wrote called “Voltage.” Thank you so much for reading it; it was awesome and touching to see my little sentiment still with him! It’s been there for a little over a month. Jani is definitely “a current whose voltage knows no end,” forever living on in music and the fans that keep it spinning. Relax in paradise Jani and Kim. 🩷🕊️

[@chrisandbarbarahenning1780]

That is such an amazing sentiment.

[@richardwebb371]

Very sweet...

[@richardwebb371]

He definitely was taken too early..

[@razzyjazzy6883]

@@richardwebb371 definitely. Wish he was still with us.

[@razzyjazzy6883]

@@chrisandbarbarahenning1780 thank you! I don’t normally do this, but this is the full poem. “Voltage” Your voice is lightning- Lightning breaking over thunder’s cacophony, Deafening emotions lifting the beat of our hearts Lightning Reflected in the steel veins of this city, Bolts that rain upon Amarillo pastures, And everything in between in synchronicity Fifty thousand degrees can hardly contend With the power you don’t know you wield; You are a current whose voltage knows no end. ⚡️

[@Erelevant1]

I dated, and am still close friends with someone that filled in for him after he passed. He was just a really good hearted, humble man. He left way too soon.

[@seagullpoet]

I heard Jani kept in his pocket a note. “ I am Jani Lane “. This was how bad his alcoholism was. A hotel room. Sigh.

[@TexasSon74]

Partied with them in Rocklahoma in 2000.

[@ChasingRainbows67]

​@@TexasSon74.... Rocklahoma!!! Hell yeah!!! Been some good ones come through ❤. Has changed a lot since it first started!

[@lagoremusic]

Just curious, are you talking about Jamie St. James?

[@Erelevant1]

@@lagoremusic Someone else that had their own hair band from back then.

[@Amy-hl4rx]

Lamont, Jani was dropped off at that hotel by someone who left him without a wallet or I.D except for a piece of paper in his pocket that said his name. Whomever dropped him off there, knew he had a problem with alcohol. It was an awful way for such a nice man like Jani to have gone. All alone in a hotel room deep in his alcoholism. I met Jani way back in the early 90’s in Toronto before a show and let me say what a nice, kind humble man he was. He deserved better than this😢

[@heathermahony110]

Yes. Tragic!!😭😭😭

[@blazefairchild465]

True yes he did, but think if you are a bartender closing down for the night. The guy refuses to get in the taxi, refuses an ambulance. Has no money or anything in his pockets. I have known people at the end of alcoholism and stayed awake , while the slept off a drunk so they wouldn’t die in their sleep. Because after so many times the ambulance is not too keen on taking a drunk fighting guy who refuses treatment. The person who left him could have called the police for a welfare check , maybe it would have been easier to get him to the hospital if the popo couldn’t wake him. I am sorry he couldn’t be helped ,but he had it very bad for a long time. Yes, I am very sorry for his daughter & the world ,they lost a good man, too soon.

[@ChasingRainbows67]

​@@blazefairchild465it's very tragic. But eventually it would be cirrhosis of the liver. If it wasn't already getting to that point already. RIP Jani ❤

[@blazefairchild465]

@@ChasingRainbows67 true alcohol damages so much a friend of mine passed away from mouth & throat cancer his mom had kidney cancer,they were both told it was from alcoholism. Sad stuff.

[@Amy-hl4rx]

@@blazefairchild465 From what I understand he was dropped off there as in to not have to deal with him. I have spoken to his first wife Bobbie Jean Brown and she has said that whomever did this to him did him a disservice and knows what they did was wrong. No, I.D, no money, no wallet just a piece of paper in his pocket that said his name. No one did a welfare check on him sadly. The staff had housecleaning go around as they do and when the cleaning lady entered she saw a body back facing the door where she entered. She went down to the desk and told them. They asked the cleaning lady to check on the person, check if they were breathing. Sadly, the person declined. So, when I say a horrible end, it makes me sad to even remember the details. At the end of Bobbie Jean Brown’s book, she discusses the incident with Jani and the hotel. She and his family wanted to find out who left him there is such a condition knowing he needed help. Sorry for the novel. I hope this answers some questions 🙂

[@daynasafranek7807]

I miss the 80’s… they were a fantastic time to be alive! Rest in peace, Jani!

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

Love me some Jani Lane. Sorry for his pain that made him think he wasn't loved. His baby girl had to grow up without him.

[@hotnerd8428]

Scott on tape did a video on him were he died some hotel location but not his grave all i no

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

@@hotnerd8428 yes he tried to call ex band mates ex wife and nobody wanted to talk to him so he just checked out. They didn't say to much because Maddie was still to young to know all that. She is grown now. She did a cover of a couple of his songs.

[@Amy-hl4rx]

@@hotnerd8428 When Scott did his video Jani didn’t have a grave to visit. He was cremated and his ashes were with his wife and daughter at that time. When this video showed up that Lamont had found a grave for Jani, I was so happy to know there was now somewhere to go to pay respects. I didn’t realize his wife had sadly passed in 2020 which is just gut wrenching. May Kimberley Nash rest in peace🕊️My condolences go out to his daughters Taylar Jayne Lane & Madison Michelle Lane🙏🏻 Taylar Jayne Lane’s mother is Bobbie Jean Brown and Madison Michelle Lane’s mother is Rowanne Brewer. Just wanted to clarify that my condolences to Jani’s daughters is for their loss of their dad. Jani’s 3rd wife Kimberly Nash had no children with Jani.

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

​@@Amy-hl4rxI didn't know that. Thank you❤

[@David-u1v7p]

Nice guy. I would've been a friend to him. Sad end.

[@christinaweinmangeriatrics1689]

Omg you don’t even know how much you have made a dream of mine. When I was 12 years old Warrant was coming out and my crush of my life is Jani. They came to a record store here in Baltimore and I met Jani and made A T-shirt for him to sign and I told him I love him so much and he came around the signing table and gave me the biggest hug and kiss on my cheek. He spent a few minutes talking with me and he was so genuine about the fact that he was loved. He said to always be his biggest fan and he thanked me. He was the sweetest guy ever and I still love him and he always will be my favorite singer and songwriter. He was so underrated with his song writing and feelings that comes out. He was a very talented musician who had unfortunately had demons and depression but he couldn’t stay sober. I was crushed with his downfall. I was always praying that he could overcome his addiction to alcohol and I was devastated when he died. I watched every episode of Wives of rock and Bobbi Brown Janis first wife and he had a daughter with her was on the show. She wrote 2 books and they are amazing. She said that when Jani was younger and began to be around other rock stars and a famous rock star actually Raped him and he never mentioned it and he was never able to overcome that. I love you forever Jani

[@t.c.189]

That was quite a twist at the end

[@mindyabiznesspeople]

Jesus

[@GrandmaSheila0628]

Jani Lane was a great musician and sounds like a very nice guy. Breaks my heart he was assaulted. I have no doubt that added to his addiction. RIP

[@DeborahMask-w9k]

Heaven was one of the more beautiful songs I ever heard I still love it Jani Lane was very talented I still listen to their music Rest in Peace Jani Lane

[@daynasafranek7807]

It really was the great love ballad during those days, and a great song.

[@theandreafurber]

Lamont, I cannot express how much I appreciate you sharing this with us. I am almost 48, so I am 47 now, the same age Jani was when he passed. I fell in love with him when I was 13. His gifts were endless and it is so heartbreaking how he was lost. He had so much more to give to the world. I will never forget him and appreciate all of the talent that he had. I met him a few times at shows and he was so genuine and sweet, it made my whole world. It's not often that you meet your idols and they live up to or exceed your expectations. Jani did that for me 10 fold. I am so sorry his wife also passed, I was not aware. Bless his loved ones and fans. Thank you for sharing this.

[@flagmanc]

Warrant came to Mcguire AFB, NJ during Desert Storm and played for us in one of the hangars. It was excellent

[@MelicaEighty8]

It's so sad that Jani had to die alone in a hotel room. A note (not written by him) that read "I am Jani Lane." was found on his body. I had no idea his wife died.

[@vicvega3614]

Who wrote the note? Could've swore Lamont already did a video outside of the hotel where Jani died? Maybe it was another KZbinr.

[@danielhartin7680]

@@vicvega3614 I think that was Scott On Tape.

[@shelleymullen8403]

​@@vicvega3614Scott on tape did a video outside the hotel where he died. I watched that one also.

[@MelicaEighty8]

@@vicvega3614 - To this day, no one knows or atleast said publicly who the person is. Presumably it’s whoever was with him last. They might be afraid they’d be held responsible in some way for Jani’s death. Therefore they have not come forward with admitting they wrote the note

[@JovinMyHeart4Eva]

@@MelicaEighty8 WOW that's really messed up. you would think if there was a note on him that said that and he didn't write it, that they would be an investigation. That sounds like something that was foul play or something very strange. Why was his death and that note not further investigated. so people say that he died alone in hotel room yet it seems like there were someone else there. obviously, if the note was written by someone else,!! Like.... What???

[@viccreed9999]

Alcohol is the biggest drug in the history of mankind

[@truckstopmurderandtruecrim9519]

Tobacco?

[@angelsWin5109]

Tobacco . Sugar and caffeine are also up their

[@karenthomas4849]

​@@angelsWin5109No truer words have been spoken

[@Tina37212]

It can induce dementia. Very scary.

[@sonjastanger5858]

@@karenthomas4849agree

[@sgt.bulldog4147]

I saw Warrant live, they opened up for Poison. That was an amazing concert.

[@hollyking2580]

I will always credit Warrant with getting my foot in the door of radio. In 1989 a local radio station was playing the wrong Warrant song in their weekly countdown. Instead of "Heaven" they were playing the B side of "Down Boys". I brought them the 45 rpm of "Heaven". They were so grateful. Eventually I got a job there as a DJ. 30-plus years and 3 radio stations later, I'll never forget that song and that band. I had no idea Jani's wife died tragically. Thanks for this video.

[@ladyyuna2000]

💐🙏🏻RIP Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald) (February 1, 1964 - August 11, 2011) (aged 47) you will truly be missed and my prayers go out to you and your family. 💐🙏🏻

[@ihi35]

Love that song Heaven…RIP Jani “Got a picture of your house..you’re standing by the door.. it’s black and white and faded…”

[@Jayhawk9]

I seriously met Jani three separate times in the mid nineties and the guy was cool as hell every time. He even came out after the show and sat at the bar with us all like a normal guy. Everyone always mentions cherry pie but there is way better songs that he wrote and was a super talented guy. No offense to the other guys in the band but they owe Jani a big thank you to him for having a career in music. They still tour off those songs that Jani wrote. That dog eat dog album is fantastic. It’s a must. Thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@juliessister5562]

Warrant played on my street right around the time they became huge, in a small church of all places lol. My friend didn't want to go so I walked there by myself. I was standing in the front leaning on the stage during the concert. Jani noticed I was a little uncomfortable and wasn't smiling (I was 15 and self conscious bc I was by myself). So, throughout the entire concert he would frequently glance down at me as he was singing, lift his sunglasses, wink, and motion for me to smile. He performed like there were 20,000 people to a crowd of maybe 50 or less and he was genuinely concerned that I was having a good time. He was so kind to me and in a completely non-pervy way,. I will always respect and admire him for that. He was a genuinely kind hearted person. It is heart breaking the way he died. Thank you for acknowledging him in such a kind way❤

[@twiddledeebarna3257]

Did you know he hated that song. He only wrote it to make the record company happy.

[@SmooveBee1]

It's not a 'stretch' that Jani could hate it ... yup.

[@garyconner6151]

Yes he hated that song. Cherry pie.

[@MrLuckytrucker21]

He became the cherry pie guy!

[@jeremy4251]

Warrant had three albums with Jani Lane after Dog Eat Dog. They released Ultraphobic in 1995, Belly to Belly in 1996, and Under the Influence in 2001. Three very underrated albums. I recommend any Warrant fan who hasn't heard of these albums to put them on your playlist.

[@Kevin-593]

Jani was married to Bobbie Brown and they had a daughter. Jani got married a second time and they had a daughter. Both marriages only lasted a few years. I saw Warrant with Jani Lane around 30 years ago at a night club that doesn't exist anymore. Went in before the show and talked to Jani and he was a very nice and down to earth human being. He talked to you as a person and not as a musician or a rock star. He didn't have the "I'm a musician. I'm better than you" attitude. And, after the concert, myself and a few other people hung out with him until 4 in the morning. Then I saw Warrant in 2023 with the new lead singer they have had for a long time and they still do "Cherry Pie" "Heaven", etc.

[@Turbogn87]

I worked a job in the mid 90s, my boss said I grew up with Jani Lane, i was like yea whatever man, well they had a concert in town, my boss ask would I like to go with him. Well guess what, we got back stage I got to meet him, I was blown away. Was really a nice guy him and my boss Eric caught up on old times. It was so interesting just how normal he was.

[@Kevin-593]

@@Turbogn87 He was a normal guy and a super nice guy. When I met him, there were two songs Warrant put out that was done acoustic and I asked him about that and I remember him telling me one was the record company’s idea and one was his idea. I will always cherish the time I spent with him.

[@valerieford7899]

I may be biased but I just don't think I have any interest in hearing someone else sing heaven

[@alvinzigman3335]

Warrant's second album was originally called "Uncle Tom's Cabin". However Columbia Records, Warrant's label, listened to the whole album and did not hear a potential hit single. So they told the band they needed something like Aerosmith's "Love In An Elevator" so the band, in one night, wrote and recorded "Cherry Pie". Next thing Cherry Pie the album came out as well as the single. Another story Jani mentioned was they visited Columbia Records and there was a poster behind the secretary of the Cherry Pie album cover. Next time Warrant released Dog Eat Dog and the secretary had Alice In Chains "Dirt". And everything changed.

[@markmcbride9039]

Im a black person and i listen to rap alot but by me watching you lemont im listening to jani lane and my friends are wanting to know who the group is too. Warrant

[@ConleySmooge]

I'll be the one to tell you that Warrants second album was finished and ready for release. It was titled "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Until a record exec forced him to add "Cherry Pie" to the record. Put it at the beginning and changed the name of the record. Their biggest hit. Their cheesiest song, too.

[@shaunclifton5281]

Very Cool, Mark 🤘

[@mariaroquavega5664]

You should check out Aerosmith and run DMC collaboration on " walk this way"💯❤️ 3:39

[@mattyp3860]

Im a white dude. Thanx for letting me know. Makes a big difference

[@rodramoneda371]

The band hated Cherry Pie. It was a contractual thing.

[@ObeseCaligula]

Didn't he sing Heaven Isn't Too Far Away? Great song.

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

Yes

[@WASPwarrior1982]

Yes. Heaven.💖🤘

[@heathermahony110]

YES, & it made #1........👑💯

[@heathermahony110]

No.1 in Rolling Stone, & No. 2, on the billboard Hot 100.

[@chrissmith-no3bo]

He may be gone but his voice lives on with those great songs

[@heffphilat]

A deeper version of his death was someone was with him in that hotel room. They wrote a note stating "I am Jani Layne" they left him there and he passed away. I'm not sure they ever figured it out. What an awful way to pass away. Anyway as always another great video Lamont. RIP 🙏

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jani Lane after a concert in Pittsburgh, PA in the early 90's. They were playing with Dokken and Alice Cooper. He was such a great guy.❤ Very humble, very nice, and very down to earth. He had a girl waiting on him, but he took the time to chat with me for a bit and I got his autograph. I was SO sad to hear when he had passed. He deserved so much more. He had asked his ex wife, Bobbie Brown, if he could stay in her basement for awhile to get back on his feet. She refused.😠 I bet she truly regrets that now. (I know I would). They were supposed to be friends... SMH...🙄 I would have thought his gravesite would have looked a lot different. Thought he would of been buried back in Ohio, too, where he was from. I agree with you that he was a musical prodigy. May sweet Jani RIP. 💔

[@Alynn68]

I loved Jani...My heart broke the day he passed away...He is forever missed...I hope he's resting peacefully...Thank you for this video and all that you do...Take care and be safe! Amy from Pittsburgh

[@Wootangtw]

It’s sad that things change …people get old and leave this world… all of my friends I ran around with as a kid and teenager are gone and all of my family except 2… we all are going eventually… thanks for the video buddy…

[@missj2045]

Thanks for the respectful and informative video, Lamont. I'm intrigued to learn more about Mr. Lane's life since he seemed like a nice person. May he rest in peace.

[@jackbrady1103]

Thank you Lamont. I had a friend and co-worker that passed away on 12/17/2011. 4 months after Jani passed. His name was Alan and he love Warrant's songs. Thank you.

[@WASPwarrior1982]

May Alan also RIP🕊️😢.💔🤘

[@latasha195]

So sorry for you and your friend’s family’s loss of him! 💔💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@GoGirl311]

I meannnnn, Warrant wasn't all that great.

[@WASPwarrior1982]

@@GoGirl311 In your opinion.🤨🤘

[@MrJohnnymarlboro]

Warrant - Sweet cherry pie, thanks Lamont.

[@aprilhaywood3306]

This is great i don't think anyone has done him, RIP Jani ❤

[@ericfreshcorn3590]

Hi

[@Amy-hl4rx]

Very true. It was always stated that he was cremated and his ashes were with his family, I assume his wife and daughter. I am thrilled to know he has a place to pay respects to now. I am heartbroken to know his wife has now passed. Such a tragic story for both

[@gina_latte]

That intro couldn't have been more fire, Lamont. 🤣 🤣

[@KellyOShea6366]

I concure.. ❤️☘️

[@michaelk9284]

My daughter refers 2 things as fire But she's sixteen what's your excuse

[@corasmilepp]

Ikr! I was was getting my lighter out.

[@americanmonster8342]

😂❤

[@SugarBear-xq3xc]

Jani hated that song. Should have tried to sing Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Would have actually been fire as opposed to ignorant

[@melissabushnell3254]

R.I.P. Jani Lane Thank You for the music you made you may be gone but every time your music is played it's like your still here. Thank you Lamont for doing this video on Jani and all you the videos you do.

[@chadmears136]

RIP Jani Lane 😢❤My Childhood memories and great music. Thank you Lamont

[@mianotcolleensdaughter2483]

I watched him on Celebrity Fit Club on VH1. We got to see his struggles with alcohol. Very Sad!

[@Wickedwitch835]

What a very very sad grave

[@Screamingforvengeancee]

Why dont YOU do something about it then😮

[@managerof3monsters]

Addiction is insidious. So sad.🙏🏼

[@gmoney4577]

Tough to beat

[@managerof3monsters]

@@gmoney4577 Incredibly. My precious brother lost that battle…I miss him immensely.

[@pennykeller4042]

Wow my old boss use to hang out with him, they were good friends long ago, thanks for this I'll let him know

[@sunshinecoolwater9528]

Never was a fan of 80s hair metal, but my appreciation changed after he passed and I watched a few videos about his life. Sucks that alcohol and drugs can take people at an early age.

[@Nonayabizness360]

If you watch Jamie Dlux video on what happened to him and he has interviews with him admitting exactly what they did to him and he had been asking for help. The music industry is really, really sick and it’s nothing like we ever thought it was. RIP Jani . Thank you Lamont for doing this video.

[@GalaxyIsADork]

Lamont, is there any way you could do a story on Layne Staley from Alice in chains I would love it so much I was such a fan of him and the band😢

[@stevesnvegas9040]

Dog Eat Dog is so under-appreciated.

[@Msbimini153]

By far their best album. Deep and creative- Jani sounded best on this album IMO.

[@FascinatingGraveyard]

Sup Neighbors

[@paulawise6334]

Hey Lamont

[@Mlk868]

Lamont the great

[@veronicado1016]

Sup Lamont 😎

[@patrickolaughlin6027]

Hey brother

[@Comptonbigmouth]

Heyy Lamont

[@andreadeamon6419]

Our fellow buckeye is very much missed. I contacted a mutual friend of ours - won't say his name for personal protection but Jani used to set up their instruments and do sound check where they used to perform in Akron. He was so heartbroken. Said he was such a nice young man

[@andreadeamon6419]

Just listened to machine gun.. loved it

[@Col92018]

Go Buckeyes

[@mindyv5680]

I had the pleasure of not only seeing Warrant several times in concert, but I actually got to meet Jani and get his autograph when he brought his family in to one of the local skating rinks in Akron. I still have my video footage of when Warrant and Trixter played a benefit softball game when they were in town for a concert. Good times.❤️

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@mindyv5680 the agora used to be (not sure about it anymore) one hell of a place. The guys loved playing there.

[@mindyv5680]

@@andreadeamon6419 oh yes! I remember the Agora well! 😂👍

[@jessicabroom434]

Thanks for doing this one!

[@ArchangeL888Games]

I started to enjoy Mindy McCready and now Jani Lane, thank you bro!!!

[@TheEnforcer1963]

Jani was allegedly a victim of grape, and that was likely a driver of his depression and alcoholism.

[@aquatarkus2022]

He claimed a major rock singer was the guilty party. Some say it was either Paul Stanley or Rob Halford.

[@2DclanSnipingTeam]

@@aquatarkus2022 , His ex wife Bobbie states her distain for Judas Priest in several interviews.

[@bushwickbillOG]

i eat grapes all the time

[@Mmoose712]

When I was a kid, there was a rumor that kiss stood for knights in Satan's service

[@blackorchid2494]

​@@Mmoose712 May, not be that far fetch even an agnostic like me feel like some spirtual veils are being lifted!

[@patrickreeves4650]

had always heard that jani was cremated and all that was put out was a bench dedicated to the "song and dance" man. its nice to see there is a grave for his family and friends to remember him.

[@michellehall6232]

Maybe it is possible that he was still cremated but still has a grave. My nephew does. Maybe they didn’t have a head stone yet or even a grave site so they maybe had that bench until then. Just a thought. But maybe it was mixed up with someone else too, or made up. Never know I guess.

[@pamelafoley6211]

His family has his ashes. This is just a marker.

[@SueSheldon-m9n]

Thanks Lamont on his life and story about him

[@lindaperez7264]

I met him a long time ago and he was very nice and respectful. So tragic. Rip

[@debbiehoyt9018]

Dirty Rotten was a awesome album. I worked at a record store and did a window dressing for the album and we won a regional contest for it. Great times! RIP Jani

[@rhondalindsay8963]

That’s cool that you won an award for that! Congrats!😊

[@RingKing5150]

Saw Warrant live in the 90’s they opened for Motley Crue🤘🎸

[@Keepgrinding3173]

Jani Lane was a criminally underrated musician. Dog Eat Dog is a fantastic record. Give it a listen if you never heard it. Listen to Andy Warhol Was Right. Probably the best song on that album imo

[@CindyGwoman]

Jani Lane hated that song and didn't even want to sing it. He was afraid that he would forever be known as the cherry pie guy. Perfect song for his forever resting place.

[@anthonylong5870]

Acrually thats "Heaven" your thinking about. Jani thought it would make Warrant a sellout "Pu*** catcher" band (his words) He actually liked Cherry Pie until after he married Bobbi. He actually told me "She was a seriously crazy b**ch" and whenever he sang Cherry Pie it reminded him of "not so good times" with her

[@metpach]

That's actually not true. That myth comes from the quote he did on behind the music. He was actually really drunk, and his mother had just died. He came in for an interview and was completely broken. Years later he came out and said that he actually loves the song, it made him a lot of money, he loves playing it, and regrets telling ppl he hated the song.

[@anthonylong5870]

@@metpach Actually I heard Jani say those words...5 feet from me over a friends house that was good friends with him. That friend was Jim Pagel and he was in a band called "Gunslinger" that actually did some touring of the clubs in Cali with Warrant. Gunslinger opened for Warrant. Jani and Jim stayed in touch for a while and that is how I met Jani. So sorry man, I am going to go with what Jani told us in person

[@metpach]

@@anthonylong5870 He literally told Eddie Trunk on that Metal show that he doesn't hate the song. You can probably find that clip. Regardless, he likes Cherry Pie. It made him a lot of money and it's still a banger.

[@anthonylong5870]

@@metpach I dont know what he told Eddie trunk on a tv interview all I can say is what he said when we were all sitting around my buddies house listening to music and just shooting the s**t, We were there for a couple hours before he had to go.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Yep. I love the Crue. I went to their final tour. When Jani passed, my older sister called me crying. I cried, as well.

[@allisonlamb6478]

Beautiful cemetery, great storytelling as usual Lamont, intro was awesome too. Safe travels!

[@ULTRAMAGATRUMP2024]

While you're in the area please do dimebag and Vinny paul of Pantera their buried over there in arlington. Thanks brother!

[@rosemaryburt3530]

He was also reportedly attacked & Raped he was so tortured!! He was so special!! He wrote most of their songs!! His voice was truly Amazing!! So So Missed!!! FLY HIGH Janie!!! Everyone misses you!!! And we are forever grateful for what you gave US!!!

[@jefftheis742]

Watched a video about his rape claim, they did a deep dive on possible offender, rob halford was strongly suggested

[@BitcoinMaxy34]

He used to work at Guitar Center in the Prestonwood mall in the late 80’s. Nice guy.

[@Amber-wo8wy]

Warrant was one of my older brother's favorite bands. I remember listening to Warrant growing up and rockin' out in the 80s lol 😂 those were great memories with my brother. My brother Jay passed away in 2015 and those times with him will never be forgotten. RIP Jani and my brother ❤❤❤

[@Vincent-ec5hz]

Warrant was known for a lot more than just two songs the first four albums kicked ass

[@Skip2myLoo2]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for covering Jani’s resting place. Huge fan here. Be Blessed 🙏🏻

[@Liz-cmc313]

Im 57 and never a fan of Warrant but very sad if what they say is true,which im inclined to believe,i hope there is justice for Jani.

[@GS-zc4sk]

Referring to the S/A he said occurred when crossing paths with a very famous rock band. Their Manager was present and he only managed 2 bands at the time. J.Priest & Kiss. (Who Knows, not sure why it's being protected)

[@Liz-cmc313]

@@GS-zc4sk I knew this. And I believed Jani. But with any high profile person, they are protected. Disgusting.

[@Screamingforvengeancee]

@@GS-zc4skGuess they wanted to drive the poop highway

[@williesnyder2899]

Doubly sad that he had a tough life that he didn’t get past, and she had such a tragic end…

[@anonymous78546]

Rest easy Jani. You are loved and remembered.

[@DarkTerritory71]

With that musical opening? It thought WARRENT was back! Great job Lamont! I remember seeing Warrent and Poison together in Birmingham AL

[@tracysue1176]

I met all of Warrant in 92 in Laughlin, Nevada. They were super nice guys

[@rjc7289]

Surprised he was buried in TX when he was a native of Cincinnati OH.

[@LoriMcNally-m8o]

EXACTLY THATS NOT HIS GRAVE

[@WilliamThompson-e2w]

@@LoriMcNally-m8o Then where is his grave?

[@YaYaPaBla]

Someone said they think he was cremated.

[@rinaticson390]

He was and thats where his wife had his ashes placed. ​@@YaYaPaBla

[@pks815]

He went to Field High School which is in the Akron area.

[@bassfan41]

I don't remember ever hearing anything about his passing or his history besides being the lead singer. I battled alcohol forever from my late teens, through my mid 40s. It's some rough stuff and sometimes I wonder how I'm still here. Peace, Lemont

[@latasha195]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@martymartin2894]

I'm the same it's a miracle I'm alive although I was nearly gone a few times.

[@Mulder-Scully]

You should start a rock band Lamont, you could call it The Hot Lamonts........lol

[@johnroney4616]

He died in a motel right across the street from my high school in woodland hills California

[@nicksahadi5696]

Do you know if he is still there? Thanks, Housekeeping.

[@Steveloeffler]

Still there ​@@nicksahadi5696

[@Screamingforvengeancee]

Ok ?

[@TheTexasViking]

I came across your channel because I drive all over Texas for my employment. And doing so, I enjoy visiting graveyards all over Texas. And I have pictures of probably more than 60 different graveyards. Now I'm going to have to come check this one out!

[@sallykohorst8803]

RIP JANI. Love your singing.

[@cthulholmhastur5317]

Good stuff Lamont. Thx for this. I have been in Jani's position myself. On the verge of death, yet so drunk as to fight those trying to help you. Thank God they restrained me and dried me out...praise Jesus.

[@dylanbarnes9191]

Thats "where the down boys go" 🤘 rock in peace jani

[@missnevenka]

Lamont, I realize I’m late, but thank you for making this video. I met Jani back when Warrant was still a new act, opening for Ratt on their ‘Reach for the Sky’ tour. We were just 13-14 yr old kids, but Jani was so kind to us. He seemed to genuinely appreciate his position. He took time for us and was so sweet. I still have his autograph from that night. He deserved better than what fate dealt him.

[@bubbleslovesmichael81958]

Was not expecting that intro😂❤. Gave me Jack Black vibes lol

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

Apparently he knew a secret down at Uncle Tom's Cabin. He knew who put the bodies in the wishing well.

[@FascinatingGraveyard]

🤦‍♂️

[@s.succotash]

Omg 😂😂😂

[@sheastinson2838]

🤔 interesting

[@ryanjames4028]

Terence Trent D'Arby?

[@angeladelia7472]

😂

[@rikjones5924]

I heard when they found his body he had a note in his pocket stating his name

[@andreamarin4296]

Wow. That really was fascinating. Had no idea his wife died. So sad so young and so talented. Their graves are so nondescript.

[@JodiWilliams-j1f]

Such a tragic story😢. One of my favorite hair bands as a teen. I would think they would have a larger marker….

[@bettymagargle7896]

Loved warrant...sure miss that band and that time in music them were the good old days...and music was so much better back then!!!

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Thank you. I needed to see this. 😢

[@lisabarnes2477]

😂😂😂😂 that was beautiful Lamont!

[@jonathansamms3202]

There's a video of Jani talking about "Cherry Pie" and he said that he always hated that song. Watch it. It's hilarious.

[@heathermahony110]

Yes. & it took him No Time to Write it!!

[@lwest284]

I saw Warrent in 1990. They opened up for Motley Crue on their Dr Feelgood tour

[@jenifercolville9787]

I was there for that tour! Rosemont Horizon! I saw Warrant open for the Scorpions a couple years later.

[@pinebarrenpatriot8289]

Uncle Toms Cabin is one of the hardest hitting 1980's hair metal song ever🎶 🤘 Thank You Warrant🙏

[@fozzir]

I've been hurt, I've been blind, I'm not sure that I'll be fine, I never thought it would end this way!🎶

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

'I Saw Red'.... Fabulous tune.

[@desireeclarins5491]

My favorite Warrant song!

[@sherrymay5409]

Thank you for doing this one

[@BethWondrely]

What this poor man went through at the hands of another rocker, who shall remain nameless, was horrific. I hope that person never sleeps peacefully again. Rest In Peace, John Patrick.We miss you.

[@pennybenton5607]

Judas priest lead singer and his manager. Their names have been online for years.

[@ammiller3911]

I'm so excited you'll be in Akron!

[@Libdiddy]

He’s been there before , wonder which cemetery he’s going to

[@sharongreathouse8575]

My son was just updating his Spotify, and adding a lot of music from my time. So I told him he needed to add Warrant. One of my favorite Warrant songs is Uncle Tom's Cabin, and apparently, one of my son's too now.

[@kellyreilly7782]

Thanks Lamont for this video!!! You keep people's memories alive!❤

[@YaYaPaBla]

Wow, musically gifted.

[@peridoteyes3728]

So many many years ago Warrent played in my city along with 2 other big names. Myself and a girlfriend got backstage passes. I'm not a big hairspray band lover, Warrent, Poison, Cinderella ect but I will say, these guys were so nice, respectful I have Janis autograph to this day. We also git a phone call from their Roady to meet up in Toronto. Rest in Peace Jani, it was nice to meet you and thank you for the great times.❤

[@Johngoodman454]

Boys the 80s was amazing

[@Paulydude2000]

true