I had the pleasure of meeting Jani twice in my former life as a broadcaster. The band was playing a small club in North Dakota in 1995 (obviously well after grunge had come along and relegated Warrant's genre from Arenas to small clubs). I was given the opportunity to interview the band before their show. All the members were there except Jani, but after the show Jerry Dixon and Erik Turner came over and said "hey, Jani wants to meet you." We then spent the next 5-6 hours hanging out one-on-one. He apologized for missing the initial interview and then we ended up talking (and yes, drinking) the rest of the night away...... discussing anything and everything (he was a big football fan, and we had that in common.) Then at 2am when the bouncers tried to tell me it was time to leave Jani stepped in and said "No, he's good, he's with me." Talk about a rock star moment. He was the nicest, kindest, most genuine person, and his talent was undeniable. Sadly, they came back around for an outdoor show 6 months later. The rest of the guys (all also awesome people) remembered me, hung out with me prior to the show, and even let me record the entire concert, but Jani was in a much lower point this time around. Between songs he would go backstage and sit down with his head in his hands. We didn't talk that time, but it was evident he wasn't doing as well. I was crushed when he passed. Thank you for this video! (I also had no idea about his wife's passing the year before, it helps explain where he may have been emotionally.)

Hi, I’m the one who left the little purple sticky note for Jani! 💜 I’m a published author/poet and wanted to give him something a little more meaningful than flowers, so I picked the main line of a poem I wrote called “Voltage.” Thank you so much for reading it; it was awesome and touching to see my little sentiment still with him! It’s been there for a little over a month. Jani is definitely “a current whose voltage knows no end,” forever living on in music and the fans that keep it spinning. Relax in paradise Jani and Kim. 🩷🕊️

I met Jani once. He was a genuinely nice guy. He treated me like i was a longtime friend and not for a second did he act like he was famous. Honestly miss him, great musician

Lamont, Jani was dropped off at that hotel by someone who left him without a wallet or I.D except for a piece of paper in his pocket that said his name. Whomever dropped him off there, knew he had a problem with alcohol. It was an awful way for such a nice man like Jani to have gone. All alone in a hotel room deep in his alcoholism. I met Jani way back in the early 90’s in Toronto before a show and let me say what a nice, kind humble man he was. He deserved better than this😢

I dated, and am still close friends with someone that filled in for him after he passed. He was just a really good hearted, humble man. He left way too soon.

Love me some Jani Lane. Sorry for his pain that made him think he wasn't loved. His baby girl had to grow up without him.

Omg you don’t even know how much you have made a dream of mine. When I was 12 years old Warrant was coming out and my crush of my life is Jani. They came to a record store here in Baltimore and I met Jani and made A T-shirt for him to sign and I told him I love him so much and he came around the signing table and gave me the biggest hug and kiss on my cheek. He spent a few minutes talking with me and he was so genuine about the fact that he was loved. He said to always be his biggest fan and he thanked me. He was the sweetest guy ever and I still love him and he always will be my favorite singer and songwriter. He was so underrated with his song writing and feelings that comes out. He was a very talented musician who had unfortunately had demons and depression but he couldn’t stay sober. I was crushed with his downfall. I was always praying that he could overcome his addiction to alcohol and I was devastated when he died. I watched every episode of Wives of rock and Bobbi Brown Janis first wife and he had a daughter with her was on the show. She wrote 2 books and they are amazing. She said that when Jani was younger and began to be around other rock stars and a famous rock star actually Raped him and he never mentioned it and he was never able to overcome that. I love you forever Jani

I miss the 80’s… they were a fantastic time to be alive! Rest in peace, Jani!

Heaven was one of the more beautiful songs I ever heard I still love it Jani Lane was very talented I still listen to their music Rest in Peace Jani Lane

Alcohol is the biggest drug in the history of mankind

Addiction is insidious. So sad.🙏🏼

It's so sad that Jani had to die alone in a hotel room. A note (not written by him) that read "I am Jani Lane." was found on his body. I had no idea his wife died.

Jani Lane hated that song and didn't even want to sing it. He was afraid that he would forever be known as the cherry pie guy. Perfect song for his forever resting place.

Jani Lane was a great musician and sounds like a very nice guy. Breaks my heart he was assaulted. I have no doubt that added to his addiction. RIP

Jani was married to Bobbie Brown and they had a daughter. Jani got married a second time and they had a daughter. Both marriages only lasted a few years. I saw Warrant with Jani Lane around 30 years ago at a night club that doesn't exist anymore. Went in before the show and talked to Jani and he was a very nice and down to earth human being. He talked to you as a person and not as a musician or a rock star. He didn't have the "I'm a musician. I'm better than you" attitude. And, after the concert, myself and a few other people hung out with him until 4 in the morning. Then I saw Warrant in 2023 with the new lead singer they have had for a long time and they still do "Cherry Pie" "Heaven", etc.

Warrant came to Mcguire AFB, NJ during Desert Storm and played for us in one of the hangars. It was excellent

Im a black person and i listen to rap alot but by me watching you lemont im listening to jani lane and my friends are wanting to know who the group is too. Warrant

Did you know he hated that song. He only wrote it to make the record company happy.

I saw Warrant live, they opened up for Poison. That was an amazing concert.

That intro couldn't have been more fire, Lamont. 🤣 🤣

I had the pleasure of meeting Jani Lane after a concert in Pittsburgh, PA in the early 90's. They were playing with Dokken and Alice Cooper. He was such a great guy.❤ Very humble, very nice, and very down to earth. He had a girl waiting on him, but he took the time to chat with me for a bit and I got his autograph. I was SO sad to hear when he had passed. He deserved so much more. He had asked his ex wife, Bobbie Brown, if he could stay in her basement for awhile to get back on his feet. She refused.😠 I bet she truly regrets that now. (I know I would). They were supposed to be friends... SMH...🙄 I would have thought his gravesite would have looked a lot different. Thought he would of been buried back in Ohio, too, where he was from. I agree with you that he was a musical prodigy. May sweet Jani RIP. 💔

This is great i don't think anyone has done him, RIP Jani ❤

Lamont, I cannot express how much I appreciate you sharing this with us. I am almost 48, so I am 47 now, the same age Jani was when he passed. I fell in love with him when I was 13. His gifts were endless and it is so heartbreaking how he was lost. He had so much more to give to the world. I will never forget him and appreciate all of the talent that he had. I met him a few times at shows and he was so genuine and sweet, it made my whole world. It's not often that you meet your idols and they live up to or exceed your expectations. Jani did that for me 10 fold. I am so sorry his wife also passed, I was not aware. Bless his loved ones and fans. Thank you for sharing this.

I will always credit Warrant with getting my foot in the door of radio. In 1989 a local radio station was playing the wrong Warrant song in their weekly countdown. Instead of "Heaven" they were playing the B side of "Down Boys". I brought them the 45 rpm of "Heaven". They were so grateful. Eventually I got a job there as a DJ. 30-plus years and 3 radio stations later, I'll never forget that song and that band. I had no idea Jani's wife died tragically. Thanks for this video.

Didn't he sing Heaven Isn't Too Far Away? Great song.

Love that song Heaven…RIP Jani “Got a picture of your house..you’re standing by the door.. it’s black and white and faded…”

What a very very sad grave

Warrant's second album was originally called "Uncle Tom's Cabin". However Columbia Records, Warrant's label, listened to the whole album and did not hear a potential hit single. So they told the band they needed something like Aerosmith's "Love In An Elevator" so the band, in one night, wrote and recorded "Cherry Pie". Next thing Cherry Pie the album came out as well as the single. Another story Jani mentioned was they visited Columbia Records and there was a poster behind the secretary of the Cherry Pie album cover. Next time Warrant released Dog Eat Dog and the secretary had Alice In Chains "Dirt". And everything changed.

Jani was allegedly a victim of grape, and that was likely a driver of his depression and alcoholism.

I loved Jani...My heart broke the day he passed away...He is forever missed...I hope he's resting peacefully...Thank you for this video and all that you do...Take care and be safe! Amy from Pittsburgh

Dog Eat Dog is so under-appreciated.

Thanks for the respectful and informative video, Lamont. I'm intrigued to learn more about Mr. Lane's life since he seemed like a nice person. May he rest in peace.

Thank you Lamont. I had a friend and co-worker that passed away on 12/17/2011. 4 months after Jani passed. His name was Alan and he love Warrant's songs. Thank you.

Warrant had three albums with Jani Lane after Dog Eat Dog. They released Ultraphobic in 1995, Belly to Belly in 1996, and Under the Influence in 2001. Three very underrated albums. I recommend any Warrant fan who hasn't heard of these albums to put them on your playlist.

I watched him on Celebrity Fit Club on VH1. We got to see his struggles with alcohol. Very Sad!

💐🙏🏻RIP Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald) (February 1, 1964 - August 11, 2011) (aged 47) you will truly be missed and my prayers go out to you and your family. 💐🙏🏻

Lamont, is there any way you could do a story on Layne Staley from Alice in chains I would love it so much I was such a fan of him and the band😢

Sup Neighbors

A deeper version of his death was someone was with him in that hotel room. They wrote a note stating "I am Jani Layne" they left him there and he passed away. I'm not sure they ever figured it out. What an awful way to pass away. Anyway as always another great video Lamont. RIP 🙏

He was also reportedly attacked & Raped he was so tortured!! He was so special!! He wrote most of their songs!! His voice was truly Amazing!! So So Missed!!! FLY HIGH Janie!!! Everyone misses you!!! And we are forever grateful for what you gave US!!!

I started to enjoy Mindy McCready and now Jani Lane, thank you bro!!!

had always heard that jani was cremated and all that was put out was a bench dedicated to the "song and dance" man. its nice to see there is a grave for his family and friends to remember him.

Never was a fan of 80s hair metal, but my appreciation changed after he passed and I watched a few videos about his life. Sucks that alcohol and drugs can take people at an early age.

Our fellow buckeye is very much missed. I contacted a mutual friend of ours - won't say his name for personal protection but Jani used to set up their instruments and do sound check where they used to perform in Akron. He was so heartbroken. Said he was such a nice young man

Apparently he knew a secret down at Uncle Tom's Cabin. He knew who put the bodies in the wishing well.

Surprised he was buried in TX when he was a native of Cincinnati OH.

Warrant - Sweet cherry pie, thanks Lamont.

Wow my old boss use to hang out with him, they were good friends long ago, thanks for this I'll let him know

Saw Warrant live in the 90’s they opened for Motley Crue🤘🎸

Wow. That really was fascinating. Had no idea his wife died. So sad so young and so talented. Their graves are so nondescript.

Dirty Rotten was a awesome album. I worked at a record store and did a window dressing for the album and we won a regional contest for it. Great times! RIP Jani

If you watch Jamie Dlux video on what happened to him and he has interviews with him admitting exactly what they did to him and he had been asking for help. The music industry is really, really sick and it’s nothing like we ever thought it was. RIP Jani . Thank you Lamont for doing this video.

Im 57 and never a fan of Warrant but very sad if what they say is true,which im inclined to believe,i hope there is justice for Jani.

Doubly sad that he had a tough life that he didn’t get past, and she had such a tragic end…

The 80s hair band were the best I wish I was there but I was a little too young, I remember they never call it hair bands, they were calling it all heavy metal back then

Thanks Lamont on his life and story about him

While you're in the area please do dimebag and Vinny paul of Pantera their buried over there in arlington. Thanks brother!

It’s sad that things change …people get old and leave this world… all of my friends I ran around with as a kid and teenager are gone and all of my family except 2… we all are going eventually… thanks for the video buddy…

Jani Lane was a criminally underrated musician. Dog Eat Dog is a fantastic record. Give it a listen if you never heard it. Listen to Andy Warhol Was Right. Probably the best song on that album imo

I watched Janni lane on celebrity fit club, he looked depressed as can be, said he was sick of that pie song, and that was his legacy

Yep. I love the Crue. I went to their final tour. When Jani passed, my older sister called me crying. I cried, as well.

RIP Jani Lane 😢❤My Childhood memories and great music. Thank you Lamont

Warrant played on my street right around the time they became huge, in a small church of all places lol. My friend didn't want to go so I walked there by myself. I was standing in the front leaning on the stage during the concert. Jani noticed I was a little uncomfortable and wasn't smiling (I was 15 and self conscious bc I was by myself). So, throughout the entire concert he would frequently glance down at me as he was singing, lift his sunglasses, wink, and motion for me to smile. He performed like there were 20,000 people to a crowd of maybe 50 or less and he was genuinely concerned that I was having a good time. He was so kind to me and in a completely non-pervy way,. I will always respect and admire him for that. He was a genuinely kind hearted person. It is heart breaking the way he died. Thank you for acknowledging him in such a kind way❤

He died in a motel right across the street from my high school in woodland hills California

What this poor man went through at the hands of another rocker, who shall remain nameless, was horrific. I hope that person never sleeps peacefully again. Rest In Peace, John Patrick.We miss you.

R.I.P. Jani Lane Thank You for the music you made you may be gone but every time your music is played it's like your still here. Thank you Lamont for doing this video on Jani and all you the videos you do.

Was not expecting that intro😂❤. Gave me Jack Black vibes lol

Jani was a personal friend of mine for decades we lived in the Hollywood bowl motel for a bit and when I was in a pretty popular 80’s hair metal band and toured a lot and me and Jani stayed friends and he always had a sadness in his eyes and the night we were drinking he told me about how he was raped and it killed me and he never got over it ! He was at my wedding and I sang heaven to my wife with Jani helping me sing ( talk about pressure ) and he was the nicest and most generous and gentle rock star and I miss my friend everyday ! And for the record he hated cherry pie !! lol absolutely hated that song ! ROCK ON 🤘🏻🤘🏻!

Nevertheless this grave looks sad and lonely, only rocks and sand, no grass, no flowers, will soon be forgotten.

Beautiful cemetery, great storytelling as usual Lamont, intro was awesome too. Safe travels!

With that musical opening? It thought WARRENT was back! Great job Lamont! I remember seeing Warrent and Poison together in Birmingham AL

Loved warrant...sure miss that band and that time in music them were the good old days...and music was so much better back then!!!

Boys the 80s was amazing

I saw Warrent in 1990. They opened up for Motley Crue on their Dr Feelgood tour

Lamont don't quit your day job, great video rest in peace Jani Lane 🙏🕊️

I met all of Warrant in 92 in Laughlin, Nevada. They were super nice guys

He used to work at Guitar Center in the Prestonwood mall in the late 80’s. Nice guy.

I seriously met Jani three separate times in the mid nineties and the guy was cool as hell every time. He even came out after the show and sat at the bar with us all like a normal guy. Everyone always mentions cherry pie but there is way better songs that he wrote and was a super talented guy. No offense to the other guys in the band but they owe Jani a big thank you to him for having a career in music. They still tour off those songs that Jani wrote. That dog eat dog album is fantastic. It’s a must. Thanks for the video 👍🏼

RIP JANI. Love your singing.

I don't remember ever hearing anything about his passing or his history besides being the lead singer. I battled alcohol forever from my late teens, through my mid 40s. It's some rough stuff and sometimes I wonder how I'm still here. Peace, Lemont

Rest easy Jani. You are loved and remembered.

I've been hurt, I've been blind, I'm not sure that I'll be fine, I never thought it would end this way!🎶

Thank you 🙏🏼 for covering Jani’s resting place. Huge fan here. Be Blessed 🙏🏻

So sad so tragic end for such a very nice guy and a wonderful lead vocalist of the Warrant band 😭😢 P.S. Hey Sir Lamont could you feature the lead vocalist of the band Survivor, Mr. Jimi Jamison's grave in Harmonia Cemetery in Attala County Mississippi. Jimi Jamison (Aug 23, 1951 - Sept 1, 2014).. I thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️🙂🤗

I'm so excited you'll be in Akron!

I met him a long time ago and he was very nice and respectful. So tragic. Rip

I came across your channel because I drive all over Texas for my employment. And doing so, I enjoy visiting graveyards all over Texas. And I have pictures of probably more than 60 different graveyards. Now I'm going to have to come check this one out!

😂😂😂😂 that was beautiful Lamont!

Lamont don't quit your day job, great video rest in peace Jani Lee 🙏🕊️

I heard when they found his body he had a note in his pocket stating his name

Got a picture of your house and you’re standing by the door…one of the great hair bands growing up

While you're in Texas, you should visit the grave of Buddy Holly. There's a great museum that has the glasses he was wearing when he died. Also his guitar.

The beginning was so funny!

I haven't listened to much of warrant, but Uncle Tom's Cabin has always been a favorite song of mine

There's a video of Jani talking about "Cherry Pie" and he said that he always hated that song. Watch it. It's hilarious.

Dog Eat Dog was a great album. April 2031 and The Bitter Pill are my favourites from that album

Good stuff Lamont. Thx for this. I have been in Jani's position myself. On the verge of death, yet so drunk as to fight those trying to help you. Thank God they restrained me and dried me out...praise Jesus.

Thats "where the down boys go" 🤘 rock in peace jani

Such a tragic story😢. One of my favorite hair bands as a teen. I would think they would have a larger marker….

My son was just updating his Spotify, and adding a lot of music from my time. So I told him he needed to add Warrant. One of my favorite Warrant songs is Uncle Tom's Cabin, and apparently, one of my son's too now.