Artist of the Week:  Jani Lane

Jani Lane, the lead vocalist for the 80s hair metal band, Warrant, passed away on August 11, 2011.  He was 47-years old.

Jani was discovered at the Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.  


Results from the autopsy revealed no conclusive cause of death.  Experts are waiting on the results of toxicology tests, which are expected within the next two months.


Shortly after Jani's death, musicians have commented on the life of the late Jani.  Adam Levine from Maroon 5, tweeted this, "when I was eleven my dad took me to see Warrant at the Santa Monica Civic. You never forget your first concert. Rest in peace Jani Lane..."

Singer Mark McGrath commented this, "R.I.P. Jani Lane... a true songwriter and one of the most underrated voices in rock n roll, unfairly looked over because of hair metal tag."

"Cherry Pie" By Warrant

"Heaven" By Warrant