Jani Lane, started off as a drummer at the age of 4, because his older brother Eric, was already a good guitarist, so he learned to play drums with him. Jani got inspired into rock music by his sister Vicky and his parents. Throughout the years, Jani would play drums for various bands as a kid. In high school, Jani was a superstar in his football team as he was an amazing quarterback player. He was so good at football that he was offered a scholarship to different colleges. The only thing though, Jani was more interested in becoming a rock n’ roll musician than being a football player. At this time, he wanted to become a singer fronting a band instead of being a drummer.

Right after Jani graduated from high school, Jani joined the band Cyren as a drummer. He also performed for bands Dorian Grey and Plain Jane. Jani later started to take vocal lessons with professional vocal coach, Ron Feldman to learn how to sing. Jani first made his singing debut at Fern Park Station in Fern Park, Florida.

In July of 1984, the band Warrant formed by guitarist Erik Turner. Jani joined the band in 1986 as lead singer replacing Adam Shore. Warrant is most famous for anthems: “Cherry Pie”, “Heaven”, “Down Boys”, and more.

Jani Lane was found dead at a Comfort Inn Hotel in Woodland Hills, California, he was 47 years old.

Kev