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Former Warrant singer Jani Lane found dead in LA hotel

Former Warrant vocalist Jani Lane was dead in a Californian hotel room last night (August 11). He was 47 years old.

The singer - who parted ways with Warrant in 2008 - was discovered by police in a Comfort Inn in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office is currently conducting a report into his death.

"We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Jani's passing," reads a statement from his former bandmates. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Jani was a very important part of our lives for a long time. We will always be incredibly proud of the music we created together. He was a true talent and will be missed by all of us."

Many stars paid tribute to the late frontman, who is survived by two daughters.

"I just heard the sad news about Jani Lane," said Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx. "So hard to swallow when people have kids. RIP."

"It truly saddens me to lose Jani Lane," said Steel Panther vocalist Michael Starr. "You were my inspiration for what I love to do: ROCK!"

"Sad to hear about his passing," wrote Fozzy vocalist Chris Jericho. "Jani was a good guy and one of the best songwriters in the late '80s. [The album] Dog Eat Dog was very underrated."

"Jani Lane, you were a great talent," added former Guns N' Roses drummer Steve Adler. "The world will miss you. R.I.P. my brother."

Kerrang! sends our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.


Posted by Simon at 05:58PM | August 12, 2011

This is sad news. Probably a drug overdose. I have seen a lot of interviews of Jani saying that he could kill himself for writing the Cherry Pie song. Damn.

Posted by Brandon | August 12, 2011 10:28 PM | Reply to this

who?

Posted by lololol | August 13, 2011 1:00 AM | Reply to this

i dont know who he was, but R.I.P♥

Posted by Zoeee:]. | August 13, 2011 2:37 AM | Reply to this

In the time it took you to post ignorance you coulda searched wiki and youtube. This dude was a godfather of proper glam rock alongside whitesnake and wasp. RIP Jani, lets hope we remember ur career and not just cherry pie c

Posted by sam | August 13, 2011 11:08 AM | Reply to this

In the time it took you to post ignorance you coulda searched wiki and youtube. This dude was a godfather of proper glam rock alongside whitesnake and wasp. RIP Jani, lets hope we remember ur career and not just cherry pie c

Posted by sam | August 13, 2011 11:08 AM | Reply to this

Who was he?? Never heard of him.

Posted by Ben Rist` | August 13, 2011 6:34 PM | Reply to this

i'm truly shocked and saddened by this news.

rest in peace.

Posted by tammy | August 13, 2011 11:23 PM | Reply to this

LOL at the people who actually listen to glam metal.

Posted by Jake | August 14, 2011 8:52 AM | Reply to this

Not that you have to care if the man is dead or not but to have Lols on this page and Who? on this page I find very pathetic, it is clearly done by 13 year old scene kids that would only cry if their 35 year old skinny jean wearing whiny bitch idol died would they then care, seriously people no wonder our country is fucked right now,

Posted by Michael | August 14, 2011 2:00 PM | Reply to this

After my serious comment, just had to post one more, Jake you are a massive twat!! rant over

Posted by Michael | August 14, 2011 2:28 PM | Reply to this

Four you how don't know who Warrant was (or thought all there songs sucked). Here's a link to there best song; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx6f68Wd9dc&ob=av2e

Unlce Tom's Cabin. This was suposed to be the single from the album, record comapny chose Cherry Pie (whish Jani Lane hated...).

Posted by Borg | August 16, 2011 5:50 PM | Reply to this

Four you how don't know who Warrant was (or thought all there songs sucked). Here's a link to there best song; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx6f68Wd9dc&ob=av2e

Unlce Tom's Cabin. This was suposed to be the single from the album, record comapny chose Cherry Pie (whish Jani Lane hated...).

Posted by Borg | August 16, 2011 5:51 PM | Reply to this

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