The Sad & Tragic Truth About Warrant's Jani Lane

[@GrungeHQ]

What's your favorite Warrant song?

[@julieshockley782]

Blind Faith - it has great lyrics!

[@higherpowered601]

Cherry pie. RIP JANI LANE. SFV can be cruel crazy on the good hearted. ❤

[@terricklee6268]

I Saw Red, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Down Boys.... so many Warranty songs that are great

[@bleedingfingers7457]

32 Pennies!!! OOH-OOH!!

[@bleedingfingers7457]

@@julieshockley782 agreed. Great tune!

[@MaddiLane]

Hi there! I'm Jani's second daughter, and I just wanted to thank you for making this video. Although I grew up with him, he was in and out of my life and it's cool to see some of the pieces be strung together and learn more about his past that I didn't have a chance to ask him about. He was an amazing father, but he struggled severely with alcoholism and that was very difficult. I've learned a lot from my dad's successes and mistakes, and it's motivated me to become more knowledgeable about alcoholism and how to be more privy to it since it runs in my family - my mom still struggles with it to this day. I'm extremely motivated to not only continue my dad's legacy through occasional music projects and covers of his, but also break the pattern of addiction in my family line and lead a happy and healthy life. If any of you are struggling with addiction yourself or have a family member that's struggling, I hope you all find full recovery.

[@tamars_hope]

Wow, I think this is awesome! You are beautiful and have a beautiful voice! I wish you all the best. Your dad was very talented and I hope you can carry on his legacy through music or addiction counseling. His life was not in vain. God Bless you.

[@pennypendleton7345]

Your very beautiful. Warrant was part of my early adult years.

[@TrustNone35]

I hope your family can lead a happy and healthy life. I thought your dad was an amazing singer/songwriter. To this day I am angry with the other members of Warrant for how they treated Jani. I don't know all the specifics but it was obvious he was struggling and needed help. I heard your version of Heaven on soundcloud and it was fantastic. For me (51 years old) it was a haunting version and very sad as it took me back to the early 90's when your dad was a star. Music is about emotion and you have the gift that your father had weaving that into songs. Good luck with everything and there are literally millions of fans around the world that still listen to your dad's music.

[@kalenegopaulchand9072]

Hi Maddi you sound like a very strong young woman, keep you head up & be there for you mom.

[@darahcaylor9296]

Maddi, your dad was an insanely talented singer, songwriter, front man and musician. I Was blessed to see him perform. His lyrics helped so many, including myself through hard times. To this very day I wear a motivational bracelet that says “Stronger Now”. His music is timeless, I hope he knows that. I hope he’s finally at Peace. You got the best parts of him Maddi. Keep singing. Keep his legacy alive. You Got This Girl! God Bless.

[@peternorris3286]

Maddie, your father was a amazing singer and musician and forget his demons, I am from a small town in England and am now 59 years of age but I still play his music and will continue to enjoy it till the end of my days, be proud of your father he touched so many lives with his music

[@ad-qz1zh]

So true..

[@curbozerboomer1773]

There are no "demons"...just self-destructive behaviors, that the individual is ultimately responsible for. I have no sympathy for this "beautiful" loser.

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

I met Jani Lane after a concert with Warrant, Alice Cooper, and Dokken in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a very nice man and down to earth! He talked with me for a bit, gave me his autograph, and when I told him that I loved his song "I Saw Red", he told me a bit how he came to write it and how it ripped his heart out... Even tho he had a girl waiting on him, he never rushed me or was rude. I cherished that time meeting him and was deeply saddened when I heard of his death. So Sad. He died on the same day and year as my best friend. I'll never forget. May he rest in peace!!

[@rozchristopherson648]

I grew up in Pittsburgh. Nice story !

[@snisbet721]

That song tugged at my heartstrings so I guess that song made me feel his pain and heartache

[@cjoyce_1240]

Wow lucky. Such a sweet man

[@daleanderson9573]

I cannot agree with you more! I met him after a show he was staying at the same hotel as us. He could not have been kinder got a great photo with him that night. I will always cherish it. So sad he had to leave so early❤❤

[@cjoyce_1240]

@@daleanderson9573 how lucky u were. He seemed like a really nice guy from his interviews. So many of the 80s frontmen and bands have gone. Music will never b like that again. Pure talent. Long live 80s music!

[@bleedingfingers7457]

I found the fact that he had a note reading "I am Jani Lane" on his body when found was extremely heartbreaking. It makes me think that he carried it around with him all the time in case something like what happened did happen.

[@julieshockley782]

I read that friends would put the note in his pocket just in case he was found dead, and that they had done that for many years.

[@MissWoman1]

It's so sad and a shame that a great singer and songwriter wasn't appreciated more by the industry and is now lost forever😢

[@nicolaxoxo1]

I saw Jani on a talk show shortly before his death. He had lost the extra weight, but did NOT look healthy. He was however very gung ho about his upcoming musical projects and seemed poised for a comeback. Being found dead in a cheap hotel ended those hopes. The 911 call was on TMZ. The maid refused to enter the room to do CPR. As it turned out, he was already dead, but she did not know that at the time. Sad reflection of society. I never heard who was the person with him that night. This person(s) paid for the hotel. Should have dropped him at an ER instead .

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

They say that his friends and family would often leave notes to identify him because he didnt carry identification and he was always getting hammered. If you live your life that way, it's only a matter of time before your body can no longer keep up and you cash out.

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

@@MissWoman1 the problem was is a lot of these bands and solo artists would sign just about anything. They weren't very intelligent. Intelligent musicians come away with the rights to all of their music.

[@tomr9661]

Warrant was part of the sound track of my youth. 47 is far too young to go.

[@Thatguy55595]

Is it though? My bestfriend died at 25. Life sure isn’t fair that’s all I know. I wonder if I’ll live 20 more years and be 47 I hope I do

[@tomr9661]

@@Thatguy55595 I am very sorry about your friend. I sincerely hope you live 20 more years and much much longer. Peace my friend.

[@Mark-um5hc]

@@Thatguy55595, live your life healthy. And you should be ok.

[@freezhollywood]

@@Thatguy55595you have a weird way of looking at things 47 is way too young to go so is 25. I’d hope we all want to go out old

[@Thatguy55595]

@@freezhollywood was just putting it in perspective it’s not weird at all. Me and my friends all lived hard and fast it’s honestly a miracle if I make it to 47 I’m about to turn 30 next month. Obviously I would like to live longer but I’m trying to be realistic my body has been through a lot. I’ve overdosed like 5 times at least

[@richierottweiler923]

Warrant even now, in 2021 are still one of my favourite bands

[@krish7896]

Jani, you kicked ass! 💪🏼

[@Samurai78420]

Yep. Same here. Big part of the catalyst that sent me on my career path. Joey Allen is CRIMINALLY underrated. Erik Turner was good but Joey was seriously groundbreaking on nearly every level

[@Samurai78420]

Oh yeah, since I'm in good company as far as Warrant goes, Dog Eat Dog was truly an incredible album.

[@imthemanPlay]

The album artwork with the fat record exec is legendary

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

Same

[@Zen-hk5rt]

I saw Warrant in a small venue in the early 90's, I hit up Jani after the show if he was down to smoke a joint. When I pulled out a monster joint next to the tour bus he remarked... whoa, that's the biggest joint I've ever seen... needless to say we enjoyed that joint & that's my Warrant story..

[@nikkidimick947]

Did that with Drowning Pool some years back... my boss was on the tour bus and looked like he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar lmfao!

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

Haha! That’s awesome! 🤘

[@blackbaccarat1672]

Wicked 🤘🏼

[@user-xx6nj8eg4o]

I dropped acid with Tim Alexander many many years ago, it was his first time. It was hilarious, to say the least. And, we did it while on the suck on this tour, on the road. 🤣

[@lesliehorwinkle]

I sat next to him drinking on 2 stools in a parking lot so long that someone built a bar around us. As we walked out months later he burned it all down saying "Always leave an area the way you find it".

[@siddcandy]

I was never a Warrant fan, but Jani Lane was an outstanding singer and songwriter. RIP. He had an amazing and tragic life.

[@TheRhNegative]

watching these old clips of Jani in his very early days is just amazing, and jolting at the same time. I swear this was just yesterday, Sure wish I could freeze time in 1989 and go back to tell him to please stay with the world as long as possible, He was an amazing songwriter and very talented musician. A beautiful soul finally at peace I hope

[@nellz72]

I know. I often realize how much time has passed, and it always makes me wonder how it went by so fast.

[@TeacherJoAnne]

Yesthats so true

[@hobi1kenobi112]

I loved Jani. He was part of my childhood induction to music, and I remember him fondly. RIP Jani.

[@TOCC50]

They forgot to mention what Rob Halford and his manager did to him.

[@mrdraper4633]

He was such a prolific songwriter. He painted with words and was able to pull at your heart with ballads and rockers. As I matured, my taste grew heavier, but I never lost my live for Warrant. Dog Eat Dog was an awesome album and didn't t the recognition it deserved. It saddens me to know how tormented Jani was. He was a brilliant man

[@samanthaiantria6793]

As a younger fan not being able to meet this amazing man I don’t know where I would be without this man

[@suzannehall]

What a sad story. I saw them open for Queensryche in late 80s. I loved warrant

[@perrytornado]

Music industry will devour souls/ Janie Lane had made the tragic mistake of falling in love with the wrong woman and I think that is what caused him to lose his head/

[@dx.feelgood5825]

@@perrytornadounfortunately it is wayyy worse than that.

[@roosterj2599]

I loved these guy in secret. Lol! I played guitar in a thrash metal band and the other guys in my band hated Warrant, Winger, Poison, etc. I loved the 2 guitar harmonies and Cherry Pie had great songs from start to finish. Great band.

[@adamghys1805]

CC deville from poison did the guitar tracks for cherry pie

[@pef8272]

@@adamghys1805 wow didn’t know that

[@yasinpatel12345]

hahaha same played in a death metal and power metal band in college. They'd all hate on these band types but the talent was out of this world!!

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Well.....many of the solos were still Mike Slamer, as with the first album.

[@brucepettengill6183]

I am a survivor. Played metal in a CT band called Terra Ace. Most gigs (and practice) was drunk and almost outta my mind. Woke up August 8, 1988, thought “I can’t go on!” Chose treatment. Was told “Since your drinking and OTHER things are so tied to your lifestyle of drinking, you can never play in a band anymore. Heart sank. Still owned 2 guitars and amused myself. Found a bass I’d only heard of, in a pawn shop & put it in layaway. Got it put and discovered there were PLENTY rock stars in recovery and we got together. 34 years 11 months and change, own close to 40 basses, 40 or so electrics, as well as sundry amps and effects. Still play but not professionally. Fly high Janie. I am a survivor.

[@unclejack41]

Those were my friends once...when I lived in Placentia Ca. Eric turner used to play guitar on the front lawn while we sat & powered beers. My neighbor Mike Delaney is on the back of that first album thanking his family for musical help

[@yahuchanonyakov]

I remember the song, "Heaven" came out when I was a senior in high school...loved the song, and still do. It will always give me fond memories of that senior year I had. I started playing guitar myself in the early 90's and learned how to play that song...Thanks Jani, for such a beautiful ballad with such pure lyrical poetry...

[@robertbritz473]

Very sad that someone who brought so many people joy ended so sadly. Hope he’s finally at peace. RIP Mr. Lane.

[@jessicamink7209]

Well made video! I met the late great Jani Lane after a concert. He was friendly, cool and sincere about meeting the fans, you could tell they meant a lot to him. RIP Jani 🤘

[@krish7896]

Always appreciative 🙏🏼

[@mariaschuetz4428]

It's so sad how someone so very talented can get used and spit out by this cruel world. He was an amazing songwriter and singer. Fame can be so shallow. RIP

[@nadiamccall4311]

this makes me mad or sad bc you completely missed the point. He wasn't used and spit out, he did very well and was successful, but ALCOHOL and addiction -- NOT other people -- took him down. Blaming other people or "fame" means that you can blame anything for what addiction does. Nope. It was alcohol ultimately that killed him. Way to miss the point.

[@gfersurvived6622]

Great comment.

[@aaronzywicki8683]

Then let's change the world , and care for each other. At the end of the day we are all family.

[@whamsie4022]

How was he used up and spit out? He took advantage of the hair metal scene when it was big but couldn’t move on when it was over. He had to know these things go in cycles, and he also knew he was following (not leading) the trend, so time was waning from the start.

[@nadiamccall4311]

@@whamsie4022 exactly. Story as old as time. Talented guy actually gets acclaim and fame and cash DURING HIS LIFETIME (many great artists do NOT) and is...shockers...human and has addiction issues. There are far sadder tales out there, but no one cares because they weren't asfamous.

[@lacyinmon1004]

I grew up listening to Warrant in the 80's and 90's

[@bretmicheal9152]

Hello dear

[@bretmicheal9152]

Hey

[@cripplecreekqueen]

This is so heartbreaking. From tortured souls we hear the best songs and lyrics. So sad and true. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all make it through the bad to appreciate the good that is in our lives. My love to you, Maddi 💜☮️

[@jamiemcqueen4170]

My name is Jamie McQueen here in Michigan. I met Jani quite a few times and also got to know Billy Moris when he played with Jani. I just want to say what a genuine and super nice guy he was! One of the best song writers ever in my opinion! To this day I still have warrant on my play list! Also Jani’s solo music as well! So awesome live! Such an awesome dude! I feel for his family and closest friends.. what a great loss! Ohio boy made a great contribution to music!

[@ltejle]

Jani had the most beautiful voice, it stood out and was fantastic. Love their songs, they are still relevant to life to this day! Rest in Peace now, Jani.

[@shanetilley7838]

JANI LANE was and still is the greatest singer And song writer of all time. His songs are still saving my life every day when I fill like giving up. Love you Jani. For ever missed

[@danamichelle1290]

He's friggin awesome, but greatest is arguably a stretch. I admit it's arguable though! 😊❤

[@Raven135]

My first concert was Warrant Firehouse and Trixter in Charleston SC. Loved Jani. Such a sad way to go. RIP Jani!

[@jasonknight8572]

Mine too in Jackson ms

[@gregoryhill1657]

When I saw them Trixter opened and sucked then Firehouse killed it. Warrant was the headliners and good but Firehouse was great. Don't get me wrong I think Warrant was a great band but Jani was carrying around a Bud Light too much.

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

Mine too, Phoenix though

[@angelabaker2686]

You just made me feel about 1000 yrs old...😊👸😷😉

[@ClaireNicole33]

Omg mine too, but in Lafayette Louisiana at the Cajun-dome!! Wow this is really cool seeing this thread, ahhhh the nostalgia ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ratter531]

Jani Lane, Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever missed. ❤❤

[@missylissy200]

What a beautiful, great man, and he was so so talented. And to think that he was just about to get his life together...addiction and mental issues are a hell of a thing. RIP Jani

[@Ghoststalker777]

Jani never had mental issues the man had been traumatized several times in his life and his turn to alcohol was due to being drugged and raped by a member of a famous Heavy Metal Band and their manger back in the 80's. Jani admittedly told Bobbie Brown about it right before he died and wouldn't let her tell anyone, she's the only one who knows who drugged and raped Jani Lane and to this day has kept it a secret. RIP Jani

[@unionofsouls6863]

Here's a giggle...I had a few good friends that worked in the music industry and on occasion they would offer me tickets to this show and that...one of which happened to be Warrant. At that time I could be best described as a tall leggy woman with hair that covered the back of my butt entirely...the typical leather wearing metal chick...lol... So I went to the show..brought an acquaintance along who was a huge fan and after the show she begged me to get her backstage so she could meet Jani. I eventually relented and away we went. I spotted a chair against a wall and grabbed a beer and sat down...there were a LOT of girls waiting back there..lol.. I was kind of amused by some of the antics a few of them would go to for attention but hey..it was what it was and I wasn't there to judge. So he finally comes out of the dressing room and he's looking around and people are talking to him and I see my friend is white as a sheet..lol.. She comes over to me and starts tripping out that she's too nervous to talk to him etc...meanwhile I happen to look over at him and he's looking directly at me..so I just smiled and kept talking to my friend. All of a sudden she's starts saying OH MY GOD OH MY GOD..HES COMING OVER HERE.. I didn't even look..I told her to relax and let him come and say hello. He drags a chair over and puts it down 2 feet in front of me. So I got up and moved my chair back another 2 or 3 feet. He have me this " oh..is that how we're gonna play this?" look...and from there it literally continued for several minutes..he moves forward I move back. Finally he gets flustered and says " Have i offended you in some way?".. I told him he had not at all..I said that despite my being there and really having a great time at the show..I just wasn't comfortable with anyone getting that close to my space. He looked kind of confused about the whole issue and kept asking me questions like Do you have a boyfriend? Are you a musician or another type of artist? Are you a model?. I finally said "Jani..As we sit here having this conversation, my sweet husband whom I love with all my heart and soul is at home taking care of our 3 babies so I could bring my friend..who is a huge fan..to see you guys tonight" He stared at me for 30-40 seconds..and then he said "Can I give you a hug?" I really want to hug a truly genuine person who clearly has no hidden agenda. It's been a LONG time since I met someone who's REAL"...I hugged him and he was smiley and really sweet and then he turns to my friend and said " Wait right here. I have something for you". And he went back into the dressing room. When he came back he handed her a bag with all kinds of stuff in it. Tshirts..a hoodie..guitar picks..drum sticks..multiple backstage passes including a VIP for all shows...just a lot of stuff. And then he got one of his crew to take a picture of him with my friend on an instamatic camera so she could take it home with her. And so ended the night. What's weird about this is that I saw him in a grocery store 15 years later and he remembered exactly who I was...he told me that he remembered me because when I met him he was going through some really difficult shit and had all but lost his faith in humanity..he started to believe that everyone was just negative and filled with ulterior motives...and he said I kind of restored his faith in humanity a little bit... I later found out that he had only recently caught his girlfriend in bed with his best friend. So maybe the fact that I was not interested in him AT ALL..rock star or not..and that I was devoted and loyal to my husband and children must have struck a chord with him for sure...

[@Moose803]

Yeah sure whatever 🙄 😒

[@jor-el1298]

@@Moose803 If only I could bet money that there's gonna be one comment like yours... If it's real, good for her. If it's not, it's a nice, well written story. Let's see your amazing writing skills. Oh, right, here they are: "yeah, sure, whatever". Amazing stuff right there.

[@heatherhead271]

That is so badass!!! So blessed I got to see Warrant an Bon Jovi when my parents took on my 4th bday to see them🔥🧡

[@LYMillValley]

Okayyyyyy 😂

[@rebeccareeves2786]

I agree with moose803!! Yeah, ok, whatever...... U should write fiction books for a living 😂😂😂😂😂

[@christiekraczek6522]

He was sooo damn cool and down to earth. I met him after a concert and he was funny as hell.

[@terriecrawford482]

His tragic story is just a reminder that fame and fortune doesn’t keep the demons away. You still need that solid group of positive people in your life and those midnight callers that anyone will answer for you. Always be that positive energy or that pick up at 2am when they just need to talk. You’ll always be remembered

[@brianlinville439]

i think fame and fortune often,very often doesnt bring happiness

[@bretmicheal9152]

Hello dear

[@bretmicheal9152]

@@brianlinville439 hello dear

[@missytucker5202]

Wish we could go back in time /Those Were the best days ever /Music was so good ,and guys looked great ❤

[@lilysmomma785]

Amen !!!!

[@nellz72]

Yes, I do too.

[@stacybattilomo5366]

True facts!!😀❤❤

[@shelleyhenry3583]

32 Pennies is my favorite song ever. I loved Jani Lane and Warrant. He was magic and I hope he is at peace.

[@karasixsmith3275]

This is heartbreaking. I'm just glad the story was told with dignity instead of being a smear campaign. RIP Janie. I still love your music.

[@judydockery3541]

I know his nephew and had the opportunity to see family pics in wich he really looked truly happy. It's just so sad that he had family who loved him but addiction took him.

[@JBlinky67]

Saw them in concert in 90 and 91 and they were spectacular. An amazing vocal range and creativity that most of us recognized. Ultimately became a victim of the record companies that shifted to think people wanted to hear songs about overdosing and death from no-talent a$$hats instead of partying and rock and roll and motorcycles and fun. To this day there are few songs that rock like Uncle Tom’s Cabin or Mr. Rainmaker. Still give me chills.

[@tommygunn1901]

Prior to Jani dying at the comfort inn (edit ), he was at the Las Encinas rehab in Pasadena, where I had been going to meetings for years I and a few others ( Steven Adler ) sitting with Jani and trying to help him with sobriety and (Tawny Kitaen ) was there and we all set in the Thursday night meeting together for months , we were all sad when we got the news ,, we knew when he left the recovery hospital that he may not make it 😞💔

[@rabfallon4507]

Hmm Comfort Inn , not best western

[@tommygunn1901]

@@rabfallon4507 that’s right 🤦🏼‍♂️ been a long time

[@e.erin.]

Most of us don’t make it, Tommy. You know that. Most.

[@gibsongirl4443]

You did the best you could to lead him in the right direction some people just never recover

[@tommygunn1901]

@@e.erin. I know but each lose is saddening, but we had a good track record with Steve O & Steven Adler, for a while mike Tyson was there and many of us came to those meetings to work with our other entertainers

[@christopherhenson5509]

As someone who was a fan of his, and his band, it broke my heart to learn that he had past away, and also, how he past away. Warrant killed it when they played here in Detroit. Whoever was responsible for assaulting Jani Lane in L.A, needs to be arrested, charged and prosecuted to the fully extent of the law. Detroit will never forgot that man, father, son, brother, uncle. We lost him way too soon.

[@28Alexiskate]

Jani Lane is the on 80s Metal guy that crosses my mind often and I can never hit skip when a Warrant song plays on my Pandora Station. Sure miss this guy, what an incredible song writer.

[@shadowdancenz]

I saw them live, and his voice was amazing. SOme of their songs are memorable and still on my play list for the gym

[@smoothpicker]

I saw warrant at a club in houston and was front row. They were doing a cover of paranoid and I was singing along and he actually handed me the microphone and I sang (butchered) almost a whole verse along with the band. One of my best memories ever. So sad we lost him at such a young age and to such a horrible disease. RIP jani!!

[@frankrich5024]

I was lucky to catch warrant at a small venue in Youngstown Ohio several years ago. Jani was a very funny guy, talking about life in between songs. I went to get his autograph, not knowing how he would react to me, becuz I was close to 50 at the time. He was very happy to sign my ticket, and even sat and talked with me for a few minutes, showing no hurry to be left alone. Great moment for me, and again, he was a very humorous guy, very down to earth!

[@Debbie-xd6nt]

So sorry to hear about your loss of your dad. May he rest in peace. He may be gone but not forgotten. Hugs and love your way.

[@jamesvuk9761]

I still listen to warrant from time to time, RIP Jani Lane

[@shaggybodacious8309]

Believe it or not my dad used to work backstage at my hometown fair and Warrant came through and it was crazy because not only did I get to see em live but I ended up hanging out with this girl the whole day at the fair riding rides and before the show that night we had went back to the stage area and she goes hey there’s my dad and I’m like where because that’s my dad right there talking to Jani Lane. Long story short she was Jani Lane’s daughter

[@erik6789]

I didn't expect to like this at all, but Lane's sister's words really struck me deeply, and in a helpful way, as someone who has lost a loved one to alcoholism. I appreciate that and the end-card with a helpline.

[@millenniumtowerskelton5143]

Hey Maddi, I grew up with your dads music. It was awesome. My sister just died of alcoholism at 51 . It was horrible. I hope you are doing well. Break the cycle. Happy Holidays. Peace and Love to you and your family.

[@stanrice2121]

Sad story Jani was a talent for sure Great song writer Great singer He is missed

[@auroraskywalker4475]

Sad…. He was such a great singer and underrated artist…RIP Jani Lane

[@styx53ocean]

Such a sad, sad end for a true talent. I've heard there is speculation that he wasn't alone in that hotel room the night he passed. Rest in Peace, Jani. Your music will live on forever.

[@Heavymetalforever66]

Rubbish. Some people are so gullible 🤨🤨

[@nalathenoodlegator7435]

Unreal such a sad story like so many great talents from the 1980’s. It truly was an incredible time to be a teenager growing up. I could have easily lived and died in the 1980’s and I would have died very happy! RIP Jani Lane!

[@ronaldrogers3566]

He was unique and special..warrant"s music is incomparable to anyone.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

I don't think he was the "ultimate hair metal frontman," but the "ultimate hair metal rebel." He always seemed to fight back against the norm.

[@cormac154]

Cinderella is my favorite band of all-time. Warrant and Poison are very well up there.

[@ReelImitation]

Warrant - the one 80s band that got better when Grunge came out. Their Belly to Belly and Ultraphobic were incredible. Lane also had one of the better voices of the 80s.

[@tracyfleming654]

So sad, I didn't know he passed away. I had the biggest crush on him back in the day. I had posters of him everywhere. He was so awesome. I got to see him in concert once. Maddi, he loved you so dearly. Take care of yourself. God Bless

[@Vincent-ec5hz]

Netflix should make a movie about this great man,one of the most talented from any era

[@r.thompson2190]

So sad. Warrant had so many great songs, but it's sad that they're remembered for Cherry Pie. RIP Jani

[@arvidrhymes9950]

RIP to one of the best singers of the 80s🤘🏻

[@TheRhNegative]

and 90s

[@arvidrhymes9950]

@@TheRhNegative ye of course the 90s aswell!

[@Heavymetalforever66]

Don't say that in front of Vince Neil😲 Tommy Lee hated Jani so much because Warrant upstaged Crue🤨🤨 Which wasn't hard 🙄😂

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

I got to see Warrant in concert in 2001. It was pretty amazing. I missed the 80s (I was born in 87), but when I was a teenager, a lot of the bands that were widely known in the 80s were still doing shows. I also seen Skid Row and ZZ top. Some of us missed out on seeing some legends.

[@Missglam67]

It’s so heart wrenching when someone you were aquatinted with dies. I knew Warrant back in the day before Jani joined the band and he was a the perfect singer for this band. I always thought he was down to earth! It was also hard to see him deteriorate! Back in the day he was often mistaken for Bret Michaels. I remember that like it was yesterday!

[@shannonmcneely9034]

Rest in peace Jani Lani. You didn't pick alcoholism, it choose you! Your star burns still to this day.

[@whamsie4022]

No, but he did pick up the bottle.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

I still think to this day what a great song writer he was, what a loss.

[@John35615]

I was a big fan. My kids remember Cherry Pie and Uncle Tom’s Cabin because I played them in the car all the time. I Saw Red hit home. It was genuine. As a fan who lived the era, we were dying for something, anything genuine. Why I think Grunge hit so hard. We were dying for heart. This story… I see maybe a bit of Jani’s heart. I’m sad, because tragically, he didn’t get a chance to show us more.

[@mikenlin1025]

Hi maddie, i too like peter Norris still listen to your father's music. The emotions in his songs the intensity of his voice will never be forgotten. I have struggled sad well with addiction it's not an easy life. I commend you for seeing thru that and still loving your father's and obviously admiring him. Keep on continuing your journey. Your father is proud. Rip jani lane

[@dimebagdave77]

Rest in peace Jani, your awesome songs will live forever 🤘

[@johnvlahakis8960]

I met your father at the Rialto theater in Montreal on park Avenue on the band's tour bus 33 years ago where the whole band including your father signed my jacket. I personally never, ever, ever met a human being as outgoing and friendly as your father, he was a great man and a great singer, he rocked the Rialto theater in Montreal, the banned made the Rialto shake, right now he's in heaven singing for God, till you meet him again in heaven never forget him, I know I never will, thank you for letting me share my thought, have a great night😊.

[@rinehardt6837]

Glad you guys did this video. I was always a fan of warrant but more so Jani Lane his writing he did with Beau Hill l their producer was amazing. I personally Miss meeting Jamie by almost an hour. They were playing Charlotte North Carolina and a friend of mine worked at the hotel they were staying in. I came to see my friend to give her a ride home she says you'll never believe who was sitting in the lobby about an hour ago. But sadly I never got to beat him so I'm just glad people still remember how talented he was even in spite of all the problems he had throughout life. May he rest in peace

[@jadeswrapsandbraids]

I saw warrant in concert with PoIson. I LOVED both bands. I was a dancer and Cherry Pie was my go to song. So when I was able to see them in concert, I was so EXCITED. I was disappointed with Warrants performance. But I knew drugs and alcohol played a major role in his looks and performance. This was 2001/2002. I was very sad to see what addiction did to one of my favorite singers. He walked on stage drunk and EXTREMELY disheveled. He looked like he was homeless and just downed 10-40s. I hope he was able to find peace when he passed. He was(is still) a LEGEND

[@deannachen5319]

Love jani. I cried when died . hope your singing in heaven❤❤❤

[@bretmicheal9152]

Hey

[@sburris65]

I don't think my heart will ever recover. When I hear Heaven..I can't help but cry my heart out. 💔

[@krish7896]

Have you heard his daughter, Madison’s cover. 😭

[@GROOVYJOJO]

So talented. Always writing and pushing forward poor Jani. Hugs in heaven 🎉❤🎸🎸🎸

[@kimiolson5746]

Jani could write & sing those songs like no other. I've never stopped being a fan of all Rock bands of my era & continue going to every show that comes to town. RIP Jani & all the Rockers who've passed to young.

[@noamordechai4288]

This is so sad.. he deserved so much better :( i hope rock stars today(or any person, really) can learn from these kind of stories and avoid alcohol and drugs. Rest in peace legend💔

[@silviaflores1693]

Everyone really like a couple of his songs even if they didn’t know it! Catchy chorus and fantastic voice! RIP ❤ Friends help friends recover from alcohol abuse!

[@copykon]

So immensely talented, such a tragic fall. One day they are going to make a movie about him.

[@margueritemazzeo2904]

They really should make a movie about him..💯❤️

[@existsmith4963]

Thanx for sharing this man's story. I also thank you for making people aware of alcoholism n other forms of substance abuse and how there are ways to deal with them if u seek them out n try a different approach. The thing about sobriety or anything negative or harmfull is have to want to stop using n b willing to change your behavior n friends, if it's not for yourself it will never work.

[@dcrewmomma]

Such a bummer. Loved him😇❤

[@J.Girald]

I was just waiting for his concert in my country when it happened. I just couldn't believe it.

[@marcrogers8200]

Surely the lyrics in Down Boys "I don't care where we go tonight, take me along with you" was a shout out to Prince but now I'm wondering if the proceeding lyrics "you put on your shades, comb your hair and look so cool. Gimme the run around, make me feel like a fool. Got alot of nerve to call me cheap, even though its true" was a dig at Prince for not liking their demo? Great band. Saw them live more than I care to admit and still have an original shirt from the Cherry Pie Tour.

[@garciadavid582]

RIP 🙏 Saw him in 1988 in Indiana..Sad he lost his ways

[@freddylive3597]

my heart goes out to him and his Family and Friends .. I was at one of his Solo shows and he simply Kicked Ass .. he was a very talented and charismatic individual .. he obviously wrote some great Songs.

[@kennethgardzinski]

Wow that was a sad ending. I remember how crazy the girls were about Warrant.

[@mrsx7944]

It was definitely a band mostly females likes.

[@Incognitofrito1]

Ken Gardzinski - True, I wouldn't have kicked any of the band members out of bed, LOL! 😉😅

[@ricmorpheus2025]

I miss him. RIP Jani Lane

[@snisbet721]

The new lead singer is pretty good, he may not be jani lane but he's really good

[@rugdnit911]

Jani had a voice that was so pure. A true talent. Hate what MC and Tommy did to him.

[@robertmzs]

Wow, what did they do?

[@MinifigMojo]

I’m 15 and I love this sorta music! This song has been in my repeat for months. I listened to an interview and the story behind this song broke my heart… And then i listened to the song again with a totally different view and really saw how much passion he sang with in this song. RIP Jani 🫡

[@fistyann8434]

Poor buddy. This rather breaks my heart.

[@mortis5150]

I got to see him at the first Rocklahoma concert, ironically singing for Great White while Warrant with singer Jamie St. James appeared later on. Man he had a voice! Such a talent gone WAY too soon!

[@dirtskateboardteam]

My dad max Baker helped aer that epic one up

[@haroldworthington8952]

I saw them in a small club in the late 90s and when they did I Saw Red, I was sad but, they started doing a cover of War Pigs Jani jumped into the crowd and next thing I knew we were singing together. It was pretty awesome til my date fainted. We shared a quick laugh together and helped her back to her feet. R.I.P. Jani A great performer.

[@juliemathias8107]

This was interesting, thank you for sharing

[@roccozecca9302]

😢 Sad! I truly loved Warrant from the get go. RIP brother 👊!

[@trinareese3256]

I to this day still have the clothes I wore to a outdoor concert they put on in Sturgis South Dakota while on tour with Poison and the whole band signed the clothes. I will never get rid of them. Breaks my heart that he is gone RIP Jani from a fan forever and beyond

[@stuartewoldt1513]

I will say this... Warrant was a great live band. They really went all out and Jani was a fantastic singer.

[@CUPCAKESUGARPIE]

🎼🤟♥️♥️♥️🤟🎼 We love you Jani 🌹

[@bretmicheal9152]

Hello dear

[@videojockeysword]

I knew Janni but didn't know he was from my hometown until he passed...and wasn't happy about how he died or the explanation. RIP bro.

[@spookyvegan1402]

I had no idea that prince helped Warrant wow 🤩

[@angelabaker2686]

Me either..I remember way, way back in the day hearing something...Never heard again..HUH, funny how things happen.....LOL!!

[@zmbdog]

"We Will Rock You" wasn't on _Dog Eat Dog_ , it was on the soundtrack to _Gladiator_ .

[@lancel71]

I had no idea about the Prince/Warrant connection!

[@KingMasadaX]

Ugh I hate how Glam is a blanket term, and anyone who has a certain look is classified, GN'R, Skid Row, Ratt,Whitesnake etc don't belong in the same category as Warrant, Motley Poison etc. The sound is different, as are the personalities, I'd gladly mess with Jani, and Vince, but I'd get my *ss kicked by Axl, Sebastian etc, and the music is an extension.

[@mrsx7944]

Poison and Motley Crue were more an extension of Glam Punk. In their looks I mean.

[@christinapoisson1501]

I absolutely loved Warrant! Rock in Peace Jani~