I used to love Warrant when i was younger... the guy struggled with a lot of issues. So sad

http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=8206

Note the dumbasses at TMZ got some of the info wrong

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Damn, rough business this rock star gig, who'd be crazy enough to sign up for it? RIP

They did have a little bit of depth to them. But to bad Cherry Pie will be there legacy

GET OUT OF HERE!

Rest in peace.

Though I had some problems with hair metal, "Cherry Pie" was one of my favorite songs from that period. RIP.

Timmy84 said:

GET OUT OF HERE!

Rest in peace.

Though I had some problems with hair metal, "Cherry Pie" was one of my favorite songs from that period. RIP.

Cosign. I cannot watch that vid & not GRIN.

Thanx Jani...R.I.P.

Fuck. I loved Warrant back in the day. saw them live on the Cherry Pie tour R.I.P dude.

I am truly saddened by this. I am abig fan of his and had the pleasure of meeting him at the Limelight in NY around 91? He was really cool. I know he struggled but I was hoping he would pull through. I hope he's at peace now....

Damn, I can't take any more deaths.

Oh nooooo...he reminded me so much of my brother. I saw him on Celebrity Fit Club and was really afraid for him. 47??? I am heartbroken.

Awww I have a huge crush on his ex wife and cherry pie video girl Bobbie. Feel so sad for their daughter.

What??? No way! RIP, J.L.

"Unce Tom's Cabin" is one of the greatest songs about police brutality ever made. It is a song and video made by, about, and starring white people - which is significant because police brutality in America has historically been seen as a minority issue only. Warrant put out that song and video at at time when this was an issue only being prominently addressed by (mostly) black hip-hop groups. You might say that it was the metal version of "Fuck Tha Police." The video concludes with a shootout between the police and those who witnessed the police murder. More to the point, it shows those who witnessed the police murder going AFTER the police with guns in an act of vigilante justice. This song was recorded PRIOR to the rebellion led by the people of Southern California in April 1992 who armed themselves and confronted the police in the streets. This was an uprising that saw heavy participation and support from all sections of Los Angeles - most definitely including Hollywood - where Warrant was formed. It should be noted that the Los Angeles rebellion of 1992 was a multi-racial affair - upwards of one thousand WHITE people were sent to jail for participation in that uprising.

It always pissed me off that certain people would try to clown Warrant as brainless, usually because of "Cherry Pie." Whatever.

Somewhere I have an old black and white photo of Jani Lane gripping the hand of Ice Cube from NWA in a recording studio in the early 90s.

That's how I remember him. The builder of a bridge between the hip-hop and metal audiences.

RIP Jani Lane.

"I don't think rock & roll takes as firm a stand as rap. I have a lot of respect for rappers...they keep their fists up and to me that's rock & roll." Jani Lane, lead singer Warrant 1990

bumping, since so many people don't know this is the original thread announcing his death

darkstranger521 said:

"Unce Tom's Cabin" is one of the greatest songs about police brutality ever made. It is a song and video made by, about, and starring white people - which is significant because police brutality in America has historically been seen as a minority issue only. Warrant put out that song and video at at time when this was an issue only being prominently addressed by (mostly) black hip-hop groups. You might say that it was the metal version of "Fuck Tha Police." The video concludes with a shootout between the police and those who witnessed the police murder. More to the point, it shows those who witnessed the police murder going AFTER the police with guns in an act of vigilante justice. This song was recorded PRIOR to the rebellion led by the people of Southern California in April 1992 who armed themselves and confronted the police in the streets. This was an uprising that saw heavy participation and support from all sections of Los Angeles - most definitely including Hollywood - where Warrant was formed. It should be noted that the Los Angeles rebellion of 1992 was a multi-racial affair - upwards of one thousand WHITE people were sent to jail for participation in that uprising.

It always pissed me off that certain people would try to clown Warrant as brainless, usually because of "Cherry Pie." Whatever.

Somewhere I have an old black and white photo of Jani Lane gripping the hand of Ice Cube from NWA in a recording studio in the early 90s.

That's how I remember him. The builder of a bridge between the hip-hop and metal audiences.

RIP Jani Lane.

"I don't think rock & roll takes as firm a stand as rap. I have a lot of respect for rappers...they keep their fists up and to me that's rock & roll." Jani Lane, lead singer Warrant 1990

I actually do remember that song real well. It truly was well done and I give them props for it. RIP again Jani.

Dark stranger, can you post that pic of ice Cube and and Jani when you find it?

Awww... R.IP.

scriptgirl said:

Dark stranger, can you post that pic of ice Cube and and Jani when you find it?

Yes, please!

R.I.P. Jamie Lane.

I will not feign surprise or anything like that. Only wish that he may rest in peace and hope he had a blast partying and living it up while he was here.

Damn

scriptgirl said:

Dark stranger, can you post that pic of ice Cube and and Jani when you find it?

I would love to see that picture too! Damn, I can't believe he's gone. Something needs to be done about these rockstars dying young from drugs. I'm sick of this.

1. Rest in peace to Jani Lane.

2. And all thanks to Jani for hiring Bobbie Brown, maybe the best video vixen of all times.

It was fun to laugh at the hair bands during their era but they had an impact, like it or not. It's sad that he couldn't overcome his demons, GOD bless Jani Lane.

i cannot believe i just saw jani lane with great white less than 10 months ago here in chicago.. it was one of the most amazing concerts ever!! i got to meet him to!! what a sweet down to earth guy he was and boy did he love his fans ...

seeing him sing heaven *is a memory i dont think i will ever forget*

may you rest in peace you will be missed by many!!! to me and too many others you are and always will be a ROCK LEDGEND....

some of the pictures i took last winter at the concert

hope you enjoy

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insatiable3 said:

i cannot believe i just saw jani lane with great white less than 10 months ago here in chicago.. it was one of the most amazing concerts ever!! i got to meet him to!! what a sweet down to earth guy he was and boy did he love his fans ...

seeing him sing heaven *is a memory i dont think i will ever forget*

may you rest in peace you will be missed by many!!! to me and too many others you are and always will be a ROCK LEDGEND....

some of the pictures i took last winter at the concert

hope you enjoy

[img:$uid]http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae304/lipsticklove16/newalbumpics352.jpg[/img:$uid]

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Those are some great shots. Thanks for sharing....

Wow, he looked REAL good there. Last time I saw him he had gained a lot of weight. Damn, cut in the prime of his life probably. I wonder if the death was just natural causes. Like his heart probably gave out at the end.

Timmy84 said:

scriptgirl said:

Dark stranger, can you post that pic of ice Cube and and Jani when you find it?

[Edited 8/13/11 9:21am]

thanks