RIP Jani Lane

**James Lugo** · 12th August 2011

He was a friend of mine when I first moved to LA in '86 and the reason I started singing. I saw Warrant at Gazzarri's in '86 and he was incredible.

The Gauntlet - Ex Warrant Singer Jani Lane Dead at 47

davey boy · 12th August 2011

Wow, what a shocker. He died about 5 minutes from me. I played with John Oswald back in Ohio when he was a drummer. We moved to Florida together and toured the bar scene at a very young age. He quit to be a singer and then recruited my brother Steve (who's still in Warrant) to be his drummer and the rest is, as they say, history. Too bad. RIP.

rack gear · 12th August 2011

so sad. met him a few times in the past couple of years... the dude struggled hard with addiction, and this is the way it ends for too many. as much as I despise celebrity rehab, I'd be much happier to hear about him there than in the Obits...

Webb · 12th August 2011

That sucks. I thought he was doing better. He just filmed an episode of "That Metal Show" and looked healthier and in better spirits then he has in years. What a shame...

yotonic · 12th August 2011

It will be interesting to see what happens when they find a cure for addiction. It's such a frustrating waste of lives and money.

AllAboutTone · 12th August 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by James 'LA' Lugo

He was a friend of mine when I first moved to LA in '86 and the reason I started singing. I saw Warrant at Gazzarri's in '86 and he was incredible.

The Gauntlet - Ex Warrant Singer Jani Lane Dead at 47

Last time I saw Jani was at 6 Flags over Ga, him and the drummer was walking around the park before the show eating pizza in 1988, it was a 3 ticket deal, Joan Jett, Warrant and us, I have never forgot meeting him, at the show/park, super guy. RIP

12th August 2011

Brilliant voice, sad day.

Paulie Storm · 12th August 2011

R.I.P.

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Solar · 12th August 2011

May his soul RIP. Vade in Pace friend

Scradge · 12th August 2011

R.I.P,

Sad day indeed, Warrant are one of mine and my partners feel-good bands.

E.rOk.stA · 12th August 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllAboutTone

Last time I saw Jani was at 6 Flags over Ga, him and the drummer was walking around the park before the show eating pizza in 1988, it was a 3 ticket deal, Joan Jett, Warrant and us, I have never forgot meeting him, at the show/park, super guy. RIP

What's your band?

skythemusic · 12th August 2011

One of the best glam metal voices and another jolt of the passing of time. My best friend had been playing and touring with Jani for years. Tough day for him.

AllAboutTone · 12th August 2011

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Originally Posted by E.rOk.stA

What's your band?

In those days I had a band called Vision, we debut on MTV in 1987. Just a little fame here and there, we won the chance thru local radio for the slot to open for Warrant and Jett <<< she was a bi*ch......wow.

Jani will be missed, loved most of there songs, as some one said "feel good songs" that is so right.
Sometimes She Cries
I saw Red
Down Boys

That just 3 songs burnt in my mind that will never leave, epic feel good songs.
For some reason I knew him and the drummer was close, very close.

I DO NOT LIKE TO HEAR NEWS LIKE THIS........BAD DAY.

rynugz007 · 12th August 2011

I will be cranking some "uncle toms cabin" today. Wow, very sad!

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drumster · 12th August 2011

I was very sorry to hear the news about Jani Lane today. One of my favourite songwriters and vocalists. I always thought "Andy Warhol Was Right" off the "Dog Eat Dog" album was a stellar track. What a tragedy.

fastlanestoner · 12th August 2011

I have a mentor who was also very close with him. It's a shame to go so early...

AllAboutTone · 12th August 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllAboutTone

In those days I had a band called Vision, we debut on MTV in 1987. Just a little fame here and there, we won the chance thru local radio for the slot to open for Warrant and Jett <<< she was a bi*ch......wow.

Jani will be missed, loved most of there songs, as some one said "feel good songs" that is so right.
Sometimes She Cries
I saw Red
Down Boys

That just 3 songs burnt in my mind that will never leave, epic feel good songs.
For some reason I knew him and the drummer was close, very close.

I DO NOT LIKE TO HEAR NEWS LIKE THIS........BAD DAY.

ps: back when they hit it big (1st CD) he had a girlfriend here that went to USCS University of South Carolina Upstate Homepage
So he was always in and out of our area.

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davey boy Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 549	Wow, what a shocker. He died about 5 minutes from me. I played with John Oswald back in Ohio when he was a drummer. We moved to Florida together and toured the bar scene at a very young age. He quit to be a singer and then recruited my brother Steve (who's still in Warrant) to be his drummer and the rest is, as they say, history. Too bad. RIP. __________________ Dave recordla.com www.myspace.com/dbwproductions Logic 9.1.5, DP 7.24, PT 9.3, Reaper 4, Apogee Symphony, professional studio great for songwriters and producers.

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rack gear Gear Guru Joined: Mar 2008 Location: the big rack Posts: 10,230 10 Reviews written	so sad. met him a few times in the past couple of years... the dude struggled hard with addiction, and this is the way it ends for too many. as much as I despise celebrity rehab, I'd be much happier to hear about him there than in the Obits... __________________ *... My band has a million unpaid downloads and all I got is this lousy T-shirt...*

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rynugz007 Gear addict Joined: Dec 2003 Location: cincinnati, OH Posts: 463	I will be cranking some "uncle toms cabin" today. Wow, very sad! Sent from my DROID2 using Gearslutz.com App __________________ http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lov...62853367074878

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fastlanestoner Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,752	I have a mentor who was also very close with him. It's a shame to go so early... __________________ Guitar/Backline Tech and Mobile Recording services in the Los Angeles area! New AEP site is up! Custom gear and cabling! Custom DAWs! Die-hard Phila Eagles fan!

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Webb Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 559	That sucks. I thought he was doing better. He just filmed an episode of "That Metal Show" and looked healthier and in better spirits then he has in years. What a shame...

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yotonic Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,424 1 Review written	It will be interesting to see what happens when they find a cure for addiction. It's such a frustrating waste of lives and money.

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Deleted User Guest Posts: n/a	Brilliant voice, sad day.

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Paulie Storm Gear Newb Joined: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 240 1 Review written	R.I.P. Posted via the Gearslutz iPhone app

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Solar Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Canada/Mexico Posts: 1,885	May his soul RIP. Vade in Pace friend

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Scradge Gear nut Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Near York Posts: 83	R.I.P, Sad day indeed, Warrant are one of mine and my partners feel-good bands.

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skythemusic Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,112	One of the best glam metal voices and another jolt of the passing of time. My best friend had been playing and touring with Jani for years. Tough day for him.

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drumster Gear nut Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 146	I was very sorry to hear the news about Jani Lane today. One of my favourite songwriters and vocalists. I always thought "Andy Warhol Was Right" off the "Dog Eat Dog" album was a stellar track. What a tragedy.

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