The Sad & Tragic Truth About Warrant's Jani Lane

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Hi there! I'm Jani's second daughter, and I just wanted to thank you for making this video. Although I grew up with him, he was in and out of my life and it's cool to see some of the pieces be strung together and learn more about his past that I didn't have a chance to ask him about. He was an amazing father, but he struggled severely with alcoholism and that was very difficult. I've learned a lot from my dad's successes and mistakes, and it's motivated me to become more knowledgeable about alcoholism and how to be more privy to it since it runs in my family - my mom still struggles with it to this day. I'm extremely motivated to not only continue my dad's legacy through occasional music projects and covers of his, but also break the pattern of addiction in my family line and lead a happy and healthy life. If any of you are struggling with addiction yourself or have a family member that's struggling, I hope you all find full recovery.

Maddie, your father was a amazing singer and musician and forget his demons, I am from a small town in England and am now 59 years of age but I still play his music and will continue to enjoy it till the end of my days, be proud of your father he touched so many lives with his music

I met Jani Lane after a concert with Warrant, Alice Cooper, and Dokken in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a very nice man and down to earth! He talked with me for a bit, gave me his autograph, and when I told him that I loved his song "I Saw Red", he told me a bit how he came to write it and how it ripped his heart out... Even tho he had a girl waiting on him, he never rushed me or was rude. I cherished that time meeting him and was deeply saddened when I heard of his death. So Sad. He died on the same day and year as my best friend. I'll never forget. May he rest in peace!!

I found the fact that he had a note reading "I am Jani Lane" on his body when found was extremely heartbreaking. It makes me think that he carried it around with him all the time in case something like what happened did happen.

I saw Warrant in a small venue in the early 90's, I hit up Jani after the show if he was down to smoke a joint. When I pulled out a monster joint next to the tour bus he remarked... whoa, that's the biggest joint I've ever seen... needless to say we enjoyed that joint & that's my Warrant story..

Warrant was part of the sound track of my youth. 47 is far too young to go.

Warrant even now, in 2021 are still one of my favourite bands

I loved Jani. He was part of my childhood induction to music, and I remember him fondly. RIP Jani.

watching these old clips of Jani in his very early days is just amazing, and jolting at the same time. I swear this was just yesterday, Sure wish I could freeze time in 1989 and go back to tell him to please stay with the world as long as possible, He was an amazing songwriter and very talented musician. A beautiful soul finally at peace I hope

He was such a prolific songwriter. He painted with words and was able to pull at your heart with ballads and rockers. As I matured, my taste grew heavier, but I never lost my live for Warrant. Dog Eat Dog was an awesome album and didn't t the recognition it deserved. It saddens me to know how tormented Jani was. He was a brilliant man

JANI LANE was and still is the greatest singer And song writer of all time. His songs are still saving my life every day when I fill like giving up. Love you Jani. For ever missed

I loved these guy in secret. Lol! I played guitar in a thrash metal band and the other guys in my band hated Warrant, Winger, Poison, etc. I loved the 2 guitar harmonies and Cherry Pie had great songs from start to finish. Great band.

As a younger fan not being able to meet this amazing man I don’t know where I would be without this man

I grew up listening to Warrant in the 80's and 90's

I was never a Warrant fan, but Jani Lane was an outstanding singer and songwriter. RIP. He had an amazing and tragic life.

It's so sad how someone so very talented can get used and spit out by this cruel world. He was an amazing songwriter and singer. Fame can be so shallow. RIP

Very sad that someone who brought so many people joy ended so sadly. Hope he’s finally at peace. RIP Mr. Lane.

This is so heartbreaking. From tortured souls we hear the best songs and lyrics. So sad and true. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all make it through the bad to appreciate the good that is in our lives. My love to you, Maddi 💜☮️

Jani Lane, Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever missed. ❤❤