First Name |
Jani
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Middle Name |
Patrick
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Last Name |
Lane
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Full Name at Birth |
John Patrick Oswald
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Alternative Name |
Mom was going to name him John Kennedy but didn't.
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Birthday |
1st February, 1964
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Birthplace |
Akron, Ohio, USA
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Died |
10th August, 2011
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Place of Death |
Woodland Hills, California
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Cause of Death |
Acute alcohol poisoning
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Height |
6' 1" (185 cm)
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Weight |
155lbs (70 kg)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Green
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Hair Color |
Blonde
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Field High School, Brimfield, Ohio, USA
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University |
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA
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Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
Lead Singer, and songwriter of Warrant
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Music Genre (Text) |
Glam metal, Heavy Metal, hard rock
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Year(s) Active |
1982–2011
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Drums, keyboards
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Associated Acts |
Warrant, Plain Jane, Sean E. River Project, Saints of the Underground, Great White, Lynch Mob
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Official Websites |
www.janilanesongs.com, http://www.janilane.net, http://janilane.net
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Father |
Robert Oswald
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Mother |
Eileen Oswald
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Brother |
Eric Oswald
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Sister |
Victoria Oswald, Michelle Oswald, Marcy Oswald
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Family Member |
Taylar Jayne Lane (daughter), Madison Michelle Lane (daughter)
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Friend |
Kerri Kelli (musician), Dave Brooks (musician), Dario Lorina (musician), Mike Fasano (musician), CC Deville (musician), Phil Lewis (musician), Tomirae Brown (musician)
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Associated People |
Keri Kelli (former guitarist/co-songwriter)
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Favorite TV Shows |
Cheers [1982]
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Favorite Songs |
Ballroom Blitz (Sweet) [1973]
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Favorite Places |
Ohio
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Favorite Foods |
Mexican Lasagna, Steak, Meat Loaf
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Favorite Colors |
Black
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Favorite Accessories |
Cross necklace
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Jani Lane (February 1, 1964 – August 11, 2011) was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the glam metal band Warrant. From Hollywood, California, the band experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. Lane left Warrant in 2004 and again in 2008 after a brief reunion. Lane also released a solo album, Back Down to One, in 2003, and the album Love the Sin, Hate the Sinner with a new group, Saints of the Underground, in 2008. Lane contributed lead vocals and songwriting to various projects throughout his career.