He was found in a Comfort Inn Hotel in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Aug. 11, 2011. Throughout his career, Lane would sometimes play drums/acoustic guitar and piano with his band and played the drums in various formats and gigs with other musicians.[5][6]. Jani Lane - IMDb. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. "The TMZ article published regarding the lawsuit filed against my fathers estate and its administrator by Obi Steinman is, about several aspects of the suit, erroneous in its description of the facts," Taylar Jane says in the statement, which was released via her mother Bobbi Brown's Facebook page. Its funny now. Think that has to do with it as well. Im pitching that right now Nobody served me in the first book as far as attorneys go. Fox News: What do you make of modern dating?Brown: Its annoying. He was raised in a loving environment by his father and mother. I didnt lie about anything. Why?Brown: I am self-deprecating in my stand-up. I believe he was on prescription meds, but it was nothing nefarious. In August 1992, Warrant released their third album,Dog Eat Dog. The 47-year-old's estate is valued at $600,000 - though it's unclear exactly what it's made up of . I just didnt think it was really funny. Speculation swarmed as to the cause of death. Jani Lane (February 1, 1964 - August 11, 2011) was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the glam metal band Warrant. In the year 2011, the love bird got separated by signing the divorce paper. Its not really funny, haha. Im starting to use more of my personal life in my stand-up. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. While promoting her new bookCherry On Top, a sequel to her 2013 tell-allDirty Rocker Boys, Bobbie Brown told Fox News that toward the end of his life, Jani had confided in her that he had been drugged and sexually assaulted by another metal band and their manager early in his career. I got his perspective from it, but at the same time, I felt so hopeless for him, knowing that he felt he couldnt say anything. And frankly, this is probably why were talking right now. Per a2011 interview, he and some friends moved to Florida after high school and played in a cover band called Dorian Grey. The Columbia deal came via the partnering of Warrant and manager Tom Hulett, known for working with The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, The Moody Blues and others. By 1985, Plain Jane had become a regular feature on the Los Angeles club circuit and opened many shows for a band called Warrant. Lane also co-wrote and performed with Warrant the song "The Power" in the 1992 movie Gladiator. An autopsy has been completed -- and results from the toxicology tests are expected soon. It was only Jani who said, Ill split a pizza with ya!. Titled "Jabberwocky," the album represented a significant musical departure from previous work. Ultimately, the demons got the best of him. With connections from his brother Eric around the music scene (and with his parents' help), Lane made a name for himself at a very young age. Though there were rumours of internal problems and missed shows, Great White guitarist Mark Kendall says: Jani was a complete professional. Place of death. Lane contributed vocals on the track "Bastille Day" and "2112 Overture/Temples of Syrinx" for the Magna Carta 2005 Rush tribute album "Subdivisions.". With His Teeth. >Video<. This led to poor album sales and poor treatment from the public, which seemingly contributed to Jani Lane's very public, long, loud, and sad fall that ultimately ended in tragedy. Classic Rock Newsletter Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Lane had battled alcohol abuse for years. I had a permanent dent in my forehead for a really long time. I tell too much of the truth. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 3 How many Children Did Jani Lane share with his Spouses? The "Jabberwocky" project remained unreleased. Bio, Family, Net Worth, Height. Jani Lane -- lead singer of the band Warrant during its heyday -- died of alcohol poisoning, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Reportedly, the website reached out to a second source, who "also confirmed this to be true.". Cherry Piewas released on September 11, 1990, and was another hit, also peaking at #10 onBillboard's Top 200, charting as the 21st biggest album of 1991, andgoing multiplatinum. 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", Bobbie's storyis possibly corroborated by a 2004 recording obtained by Metal Sludge in which Jani is heard saying, "I don't care. LOS ANGELES Metal Sludge has learned that Kimberly Nash-Lane has died. Lane was found dead in a Woodland Hills, Calif. hotel room on Aug. 11. In August 2004, Lane withdrew from the Bad Boys of Metal tour after only eight shows. Warrant lead singer Jani Lane died from alcohol poisoning, sources tell TMZ. He then entered rehab for alcohol abuse. Erik Turner, who had founded Warrant in July 1984, was impressed by Plain Jane's songwriting and vocal performance and invited Lane and Sweet to jam with his band at Hollywood's db Sound in September 1986. In summer 2010, Lane toured with Great White, filling in for singer Jack Russell, who was recuperating from surgery after suffering internal complications. The reality is that this is how most people know me. Market data provided by Factset. Then both of them signed into the divorce paper and move on their own way. You initially didnt. We gotta do something else." Tags: Jani Lane, Kimberly Nash-Lane, Warrant. They had a daughter, Madison, and were married until 2005, although on his autobiographical page, Jani mentions the divorce in the same sentence in which he reports, "I left Warrant in '02 due to business differences.". Im so honest that its too much sometimes. Jani Lane (February 1, 1964 August 11, 2011) was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the glam metal band Warrant. Plain Jane opened for bands like Guns N' Roses but wasn't well-received glam punk was out, glam metal was in, and bands like Poison and Warrant were getting all of the attention. He was found in a Comfort Inn Hotel in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Aug. 11, 2011. This resulted in a three-year suspension of his drivers licence and a 30-month alcohol-education programme. Lane also finished work on a side project, Saints of the Underground, which included Kelli and Bobby Blotzer and Robbie Crane, (both from Ratt). Lane left Warrant in March 1993 to pursue a solo career. [14] Lane subsequently continued touring without the Warrant name and logo. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! So this had to be someone who was already a name before then. Its so emasculating and humiliating. That way, they dont have to go through so much s--tgrowing up. Im not as heavily into it as I was in the beginning. Warrant performed a series of shows during the summer of 2008, but by September, the band and Lane agreed to move forward separately due to "too much water under the bridge." At one point, bootlegged versions of Jabberwocky's songs sold on eBay for over $100. Roberts also played on Alice Coopers Constrictor (1986) and Raise Your Fist and Yell (1987) along with appearing on[], Ding-A-Ling: This Penis Chart will give the inside line on who has what in those Leather Stage Pants! Whats my purpose? During the making ofDirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, Jani walked in on his then-girlfriend in bed with his best friend. My comedy wasnt a continuation of that. Due to personal and business disagreements, Lane left Warrant again in 2004. Facebook Former Warrant singerJani Lanes oldest daughter Taylar Lanehas issued a statement regarding the lawsuit filed by her late fathers ex-manager Obi Steinman and Just Having Fun Productions. Warrant and Lane both continued to perform Lane's compositions live and Lane continued to write for himself and other artists. He rejoined the classic Warrant line-up. Jani Lane was found dead in a California hotel room in August of 2011 at the all-too-young age of 47. He wasnt just a client, he was family.. Dropped by Columbia, Warrant made four albums for independent label CMC between 1995 and 2001, none of which sold well or charted at all. An autopsy on the 47-year-old was inconclusive following his death on Thursday in a Comfort Inn motel. Lane had battled alcohol abuse for years. Of course, Warrant followed upDirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Richwith an album whose title track was a notoriously over-the-top, explicit, and goofily sexist ode that managed to stand out in an era and genre known for its over-the-top, goofy sexism. ((Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images), Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Jan. 2, 'Star Trek' star George Takei rips William Shatner's trip to space on Jeff Bezos' dime: 'I did it for longer', Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death deferred as investigation continues, Pamela Anderson says stolen sex tape 'ruined' relationship with ex Tommy Lee: 'Our hell began', Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bndchen jogs with trainer while football quarterback's NFL season ends, Lisa Marie Presley was in a really dark place following son Benjamin Keoughs tragic death, pal says, Dolly Parton hopes Lisa Marie Presley and Elvis are 'up there being happy together'. He was raised in Brimfield with four older siblings: sisters Marcine Williams, Michelle Robinson and Victoria Ley, plus older brother Eric, already an accomplished guitarist. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. or redistributed. "However, Obi, the former 'manager' in question, was paid for any managerial work he did following my fathers death and had no authority to sell his music catalogs, let alone to receive a portion of the assets made from that sale.". It kept her from having to experience a lot of the things that I did growing up. TMZ is reporting that former WARRANT singer Jani Lane died without a will. He was found dead of acute alcohol poisoning at a Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, California. Although "Back Down to One" was credited as a solo release, Lane assembled a new touring band called "Jani Lane's Warrant." It was relatively successful, going Gold by October by selling half a million copies, but it was nowhere near the triumphs of their first two records, and the only charting single was a cover of Queen's "We WillRock You," which peaked at #83 on Billboard's Top 200. He made a brief appearance in Caged Fear and appeared in High Strung in 1991. Market data provided by Factset. He was married to Kimberly Nash, Rowanne Brewer and Bobbie Brown. Madison "Maddi" Lane, the daughter of late WARRANT singer Jani Lane, has released her cover version of WARRANT's song "Stronger Now". He is owed nothing and hopefully nothing is what he will ultimately receive. Following an abortive deal with A&M Records over a contribution to the soundtrack for the motion picture Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, the band signed with Columbia Records. All rights reserved. Lane, whose real name was John Kennedy Oswald. Lane died on August 11, 2011, of acute alcohol poisoning. Who would go to that ? According to his 2011 self-penned autobiography page, his parents were huge John F. Kennedy fans, were mourning his death, and didn't realize the significance of having the same last name as Kennedy's assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Then in May 2010, he received another DUI. We were good friends, and I tried to encourage him to stay sober. Brown spoke to Fox News. Jani Lane's former mother in law was Doris Brewer Jani Lane's former brother in law is Gregory Brewer Jani Lane's former sister . Then he was in a relationship with a beautiful girl named Rowanne Brewer. Ive been very honest with her my whole life. When he joined the Bad Boys of Metal tour in 2004, he was not able to make it beyond three shows, leaving his co-headliners, the equally troubled Steven Adler and the late Kevin DuBrow, to continue without him. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. ((Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images), MARIE OSMOND RECALLS HER WEIGHT STRUGGLES, BEING TOLD SHE NEEDED TO KEEP THE FOOD OUT OF MY FAT FACE. It alsowent multiplatinum, selling two million copies, with the live longform video featuring concert performances of the album's songs selling 100,000 copies as well. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. They were broke by the time they landed at the Hollywood Bowl Motel and resorted to making sandwiches with mustard packets while taking turns calling their parents for cash. Or grab yourself some me-time and treat yourself. Shortly after, Jani surprised everyone by re-emerging to front the band Great White for a brief stint. It soon became clear that Steven wasnt necessarily the one to worry about. Fox News: How important has it been to been for you to becompletely open and honest with her?Brown: Thats my motto with everyone in my life. Jani Lane's alcohol addiction continued to hurt him right up to the end of his life. A recurring bloated appearance made him the blunt of brutal jokes and criticism via fan comments on websites such as Metal Sludge and Blabbermouth, which relentlessly bashed him, often for letting himself go. Who marries somebody after four days? After knowing each other properly the couple exchanges their marriage vows on July 15, 1991. Throughout a 2007 interview I did with the 80s metal parodists Steel Panther, they repeatedly asked their manager whether or not a person they referred to as Cherry Pie guy would arrive. According to AllMusic, the event was so traumatizing that he had "a nervous breakdown" and spent time recovering in a psychiatric hospital, delaying the album's completion. At 12, he got a guitar and started writing songs, which he would do for the rest of his life. Lane was born John Kennedy Oswald (later changed to John Patrick Oswald),[1] on February 1, 1964, in Akron, Ohio[1] to Robert and Eileen Oswald. The Warrant singer was found dead in a California hotel room on Aug. 11, with an overdose of pills and vodka suspected as the cause. So who the hell knows? To be able to talk about it gives me some closure. Despite success with Great White, in early 2011 he cryptically cancelled all dates of an announced solo tour, and again seemed to disappear. Lane died of 'acute ethanol. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [20] Lane was pronounced dead by fire department personnel who responded to a call shortly before 5:30p.m.[21][22], A public memorial concert with performances by Great White, Quiet Riot and L.A. Jani Lane was born on February 1, 1964 in Akron, Ohio, USA. "Unfortunately, this pandemic took away the ability to not only perform this song, but for us to even have a graduation ceremony, to do all of our 'lasts' before graduating, to go on the many trips we had all planned. Unsubstantiated rumors on fan and gossip boards such as Dry Country and Metal Sludge claim that the girlfriend in question was allegedly singer Bekka Bramlett (pictured above), and the man with whom she was cheating was Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora. Hed been [falling off the wagon] for years, says Sharon Chambers, Lanes business manager. Jani Lane's former mother in law was Doris Brewer Jani Lane's former brother in law is Gregory Brewer Jani Lane's former sister . Who is Matthias Schoenaertss Wife/Partner? His childhood was very joyful because he was blessed with sisters and brothers. Lacklustre sales, label troubles and unpredictable line-up changes plagued the band in the 90s, culminating in Lanes eventual departure. I spoke to him the Tuesday before. He took the name "Jani" from his German grandparents, who spelled his name "Jani" and pronounced it "Yay-nee." Lane moved to Florida in 1983 with Dorian Gray. (Hear it below), For addition detail on this story read more onTMZandFollow News, Metal Sludge What better time to take a look back at this classic 20 Questions interview with the one and only, Kane Roberts. Between 1997 and 2000, demos of Lane's solo material began surfacing on the Internet, with some bids on eBay reaching an estimated $100 per copy. He was 47. Jani Lane was born on 1 February 1964 in Akron, Ohio, USA. In an era full of pretty, leather-clad lead singers with huge blonde manes of hair and more makeup than their swooning fans, he stood out. Yes! 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [19], On August 11, 2011, the Los Angeles Police Department and local news stations announced that Lane was found dead of acute alcohol poisoning at a Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, California at the age of 47. Rowanne, an ex-girlfriend of. By that time, his siblings had left for college or marriage, Lane's Father " Ozzie" continued to network with local bands and club owners to help promote Jani's musical talent in pursuit of his dream. His fathers name is Robert Oswald. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, At the time, I was working with Adler, acting as publicist and running his website. 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