Biography
Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald; 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. From Hollywood, California, the band experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. Lane left Warrant in 2004 and again in 2008 after a brief reunion. Lane also released a solo album, 'Back Down to One' , in 2003, and the album 'Love the Sin, Hate the Sinner' with a new group, Saints of the Underground , in 2008. Lane contributed lead vocals and songwriting to various projects throughout his career. He was also the singer for the band Plain Jane.
He died on August 11, 2011 in Woodland Hills, California at the age of 47. A public memorial concert with performances by Great White, Quiet Riot and L.A. Guns was held on August 29 at the Key Club in Hollywood.
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Discography
With Warrant
1989 Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
1990 Cherry Pie
1992 Dog Eat Dog
1995 Ultraphobic
1996 Belly to Belly
1999 Greatest & Latest (New versions)
2001 Under the Influence
Solo
2002 Back Down to One
2007 Photograph (cover album)
2015 Catch a falling star (cover album)
With Saints of the Underground
2008 Love the Sin, Hate the Sinner
With Liberty N Justice
2007 Addiction
2011 Sin (Single)
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