Sloan Bella just did a reading on Jani. And I've seen several videos on him recently. I'm glad folks are keeping his memory alive. And I hope that one day the darkness that happened to him will come to light. And the person or persons will be held accountable. RIP Jani Lane Great video Jordan
If you read Bobbi Browns book people were sick of him just like most drunks. You get tired of the smell, the attitude, the slovenly way they take care of themselves, he was very abusive as well. That's why he had the note in his pocket, her and the band started putting them in his clothes because they knew that was the way he was going to be found. Absolutely tragic but he wouldn't get help.
Right?! Disgusting!, that 911 call stressed me out and made me angry! That’s so inconsiderate and careless of them not to be willing! He may have been saved if someone wasn’t so selfish and actually went in to check on him and help him!
@@cathyl5888 unfortunately those motels are flophouses and the people working there aren't going to touch someone they think may have a disease. They didn't know it was Jani Lane, they saw another od, another junkie, another drunk. At least his family started putting his name in his pocket so he could be identified, there was a long history of it from his early 20's.
Would u have been willing to go into the room of a stranger who was more than likely dead and touch them? Honestly? Would anyone else who commented? I truly don’t know many people who would. Me included. If I see someone needs help and are still kicking then yeah. And I have done so and even performed CPR on a friend but would seriously think twice about it on a stranger unless they fell right in front of me and I knew my chest compressions would help. We all talk and judge others for things most aren’t willing to do themselves. So it’s a legitimate question. Would you? And I’m not being nasty. I genuinely want to know.
@@LuisaD93 Yes, I would, because listening to the call, they were not sure he had passed, and so if there was any chance he could be alive I would want to help if I could even a stranger that can be someone's dad or brother or son.
2 things i love about your channel, when you vlog music related stories and when you vlog in your old stomping grounds of LA. thank you for paying tribute and showing respect to these artists.
No one wanted to see if he was alive??? Not to make sure he was really dead?? The hemming an hawing from the desk clerk is infuriating. I can't imagine have no compassion .
Thank you Jordan. It is such a sad story. I appreciate you speaking about the secret that seems to have been the root cause of a lot of his self medicating. After a lot of sleuthing, I'm pretty sure who/when. It's just sad that he wasn't able to get some justice and peace. The responsible party for causing so much pain will absolutely pay for what they did sooner or later. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see him perform along with Warrant in a small venue in Fresno, CA many years ago. He was very charismatic. Very talented to say the least. I remember he had a shiner at the time and I watched him jump into the crowd while he was singing. He was flat on his back while the crowd sort of shuffled him around. I remember being a little scared for him at the time and asking myself it this guy was just crazy or too trusting. I don't know, but one heck of a show.
It makes me so angry that no one from the staff would go back to Rm. 118. How do you not help another human being? Especially at that point ‐ put a sheet on him and close the door. He's still a person. I miss Jani. ❤
Jani had a phenomenal voice. I grew up loving Warrant's music. It hurt when the news broke he had passed. I rooted for the guy to get healthy. I really did. There was a sadness within him you had empathy for. - Thanks for the music Jani. I'll always listen to your work often.
Warrant is playing a free concert tonight, 8/15/24 at the Erie County Fair, near Buffalo, NY. What a coincidence you uploaded this video today! Thank you, Jordan, for all your amazing work!💖
I didn't know until with the past couple of years that Jani died in 2011 at such a young age. Last summer I watched a video by another channel that had been investigating the mystery of the crime committed against Jani and he included part of the interview that Earl did with Bobbie Jean Brown. Jani had such a great smile, heartbreaking he was hiding so much and dying a slow death. Thanks Jordan. RIP Jani ❤️🌄🌈🕊️🌹
In the late 90s early 2000s he would be sitting at the end of empty bars in Lakewood Ohio (just outside of Cleveland) people couldn’t believe that was THE jani lane - sad.
My band opened for Jani and his band back in late July of 2007 at an outdoor concert.He and his band were really cool with us. Myself and our bands other guitarist noticed him standing alone leaning against a tree while we were loading out after the show so we chatted him up. He said my next stop is in Vegas and I’m betting on red. He said always bet on red guys! We talked some more had a few laughs shook hands and went our separate ways. He was funny seemed sober at the time. Just as nice and professional musician as you’d expect. We were all shocked and saddened when he passed away.
I lived in Sherman Oaks from 93-99. FM station In North Hollywood was the place to be. I met the Warrant guys including Jani who all couldn't have been kinder. I was also sad when I heard about Jani's passing.
I actually ran into Jani once after a show where he performed a handful of warrant songs with another band. It was cool because he just sang the songs and was walking around the casino with his fiancé like everyone else. I said hi Jani and he smiled. I had asked him why he didn’t sing cherry pie (everyone was waiting for him to sing that one.) He shrugged and said “I tried , I tried.” I have no idea what that meant but it’s neat to have that little story/memory.
Watching an interview with Jani he explained how bably he wanted Uncle Toms Cabin instead of Cherry Pie as an album cover. He hated that song with a passion because it took him about five minutes to write and he didn't think it showed his greatest work like UTC did. He pretty much refused to play it after he got older. UTC is an amazing song compared to CP.
I remember coming home from a martial arts class one night back in 1989 and hearing Down Boys on the radio for the very first time. I started rocking out so bad I had to pull over. Bought the CD the next day. RIP JANI from a fan 🙏
Jani Lane was a fantastic songwriter and singer. Probably the best 'hair' metal singer of all the popular bands at that time. Very pleasant and commercial tone. I Saw Red excellent arrangement.
Jani Lane is an awesome frontman for Warrant love their music always and forever so sad he died in motel from Alcohol miss him always may Jani Lane Rest in peace
I met Jani Lane after one of their concerts. They played in our town. After the concert they found their way to the local bar where all of the rockers went. He had a bottle of Jack Daniels that he was chugging on. We played pool.
Thanks for sharing this. He was amazing yet underrated by the music community. Jani you were the best. Great songwriter , singer and frontman. You always smiled with your eyes and shined. 💫
I will always remember where I was when I heard about him passing, I was in the bank drive thru waiting because they were busy. When it came on the radio about him being found I was just floored when they said it. I am still angry no one tried to help him, he might of been saved but we will never know. They just left him laying there alone & pretty much ignored him. Just makes me sick humans could do that go about their day & not be bothered by it.
Thanks, Jordan. I read two of Bobby Browns's books recently and have been listening to Jani Lane's music a lot ever since. It's really sad! I listened to one of his daughter's give an interview recently. It was interesting.
Love your videos and have been watching for over 6 years. You always find the most interesting things to film. You always do your research and give 110% on everything you do. I have one hmmm question if he did not do drugs how was it that Steve Adler saved him from almost overdosing?
Really? So in Heaven they are still rockstars? Do they even know each other?? Will they hang with Randy Rhodes? Do plumbers hang with other plumbers in the afterlife?
Very sad. I remember when he was on those horrible vh1 reality shows and he was in so much pain. The phone call to 911 is ridiculously angering. It sounds like a Bobby Lee skit on Mad TV. 😢
I worked at Warrant’s booking agency. Jani was with them on and off by that point, but he was always pleasant. You could tell though, his relationship with alcohol was different than the other guys. It’s a sad story.
That dispatcher is a piece of crap. Take it from someone that has been in a hotel room with a dead rock star. You know there is death in that room. It's a feeling that can't be decribed but could be heard in the caller's voice. I heard it. This guy is simply belittling the front desk woman. He is being a superior jerk. He has obviously NEVER been in a situation like that. He has no idea the reality of the panick and fear going through one's head. And I had done CPR by the time I called 911...you don't remember that in that kind of moment.You're too busy thinking WTF??? I want that guy fired for his superior attitude. I hope he is no longer at that job.
he was never the official Great White lead singer. he certainly did sing lead for GW, but it was always as a guest vocalist for a limited time while Jack Russell was ill. irony, Jack Russell died today. fun fact, while Jani was working as the GW guest vocalist, GW was booked to perform in the Minneapolis area. the opening band that night was Warrant. i was going to go to that show, but ended up skipping it due to a death in the family. but those not up-to-date probably showed up not having a clue Robert Mason was Warrant's lead singer, or that the Cherry Pie guy would be there that night, but not singing the Warrant hits. i've never heard that 911 call, although i've never looked for it, either. while he may have been able to drink a ton, the 2008 Warrant reunion didn't last long because Lane was a mess on stage on a recurring basis. the cameras and video weren't as slick 15+ years ago, but video clips that use to be available on RUclips, and maybe still are, show what a mess he was on stage, and why he was fired by the band months into the full reunion. i don't think he gets enough credit for his songwriting. was it all brilliant? no, of course not. but he wrote some great stuff.
I don't feel sorry for him. He achieved and made more money and success than most people ever will. They kicked off the Cherry Pie tour in Bismarck, North Dakota and the Dog Eat Dog tour with Lynch Mob and Tora Tora. That was 1992. I was 16, there for Lynch Mob. My friends all wanted to see Warrant. I remember later in the set, Jani came out in nothing but tight boxer shorts and sitting on a stool with an acoustic guitar talking to the audience drunk off his ass. It really surprised me how drunk he was. He came off sad and angry. Even threatened somebody in the audience for something or other? Don't remember what it was? Like you said he said though, that music was on it's way out. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Radiohead were taking over.
Sloan Bella just did a reading on Jani. And I've seen several videos on him recently. I'm glad folks are keeping his memory alive. And I hope that one day the darkness that happened to him will come to light. And the person or persons will be held accountable. RIP Jani Lane
Great video Jordan
I really don’t want her to be right but she is a lot of the time.
Met Jani Lane multiple times and we was the nicest guy you could imagine.
Yes;
he was. 👍👍
Humble/sincere/open-hearted...
Really sad that no one was willing to go check on him. RIP Jani Lane
If you read Bobbi Browns book people were sick of him just like most drunks. You get tired of the smell, the attitude, the slovenly way they take care of themselves, he was very abusive as well. That's why he had the note in his pocket, her and the band started putting them in his clothes because they knew that was the way he was going to be found. Absolutely tragic but he wouldn't get help.
Right?! Disgusting!, that 911 call stressed me out and made me angry! That’s so inconsiderate and careless of them not to be willing! He may have been saved if someone wasn’t so selfish and actually went in to check on him and help him!
@@cathyl5888 unfortunately those motels are flophouses and the people working there aren't going to touch someone they think may have a disease. They didn't know it was Jani Lane, they saw another od, another junkie, another drunk. At least his family started putting his name in his pocket so he could be identified, there was a long history of it from his early 20's.
Would u have been willing to go into the room of a stranger who was more than likely dead and touch them? Honestly? Would anyone else who commented? I truly don’t know many people who would. Me included. If I see someone needs help and are still kicking then yeah. And I have done so and even performed CPR on a friend but would seriously think twice about it on a stranger unless they fell right in front of me and I knew my chest compressions would help. We all talk and judge others for things most aren’t willing to do themselves. So it’s a legitimate question. Would you? And I’m not being nasty. I genuinely want to know.
@@LuisaD93 Yes, I would, because listening to the call, they were not sure he had passed, and so if there was any chance he could be alive I would want to help if I could even a stranger that can be someone's dad or brother or son.
His death is one of the saddest stories of rock history. 😢 RIP Jani Lane
RIP Jack Russel Too! Crazy story.
How ironic that Jani replaces Jack Russel in Great White for a short time and today we hear that Jack has passed away. Now both has passed.
Wow I did not know Jack Russel passed away...geez
@@3535358 did not replace Jack, technically. He was never intended to a permanent lead singer for Great White.
@@VegasInsight Regardless, you know what I meant. Jack was sideline and Jani Lane filled in for a short while/few shows.
@@3535358 I knew what you meant, but that doesn't mean everybody else knows what you meant.
2 things i love about your channel, when you vlog music related stories and when you vlog in your old stomping grounds of LA. thank you for paying tribute and showing respect to these artists.
No one should end up that way ♥️🙏🙏🙏
No one wanted to see if he was alive??? Not to make sure he was really dead?? The hemming an hawing from the desk clerk is infuriating. I can't imagine have no compassion .
Thank you Jordan. It is such a sad story. I appreciate you speaking about the secret that seems to have been the root cause of a lot of his self medicating. After a lot of sleuthing, I'm pretty sure who/when. It's just sad that he wasn't able to get some justice and peace. The responsible party for causing so much pain will absolutely pay for what they did sooner or later. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see him perform along with Warrant in a small venue in Fresno, CA many years ago. He was very charismatic. Very talented to say the least. I remember he had a shiner at the time and I watched him jump into the crowd while he was singing. He was flat on his back while the crowd sort of shuffled him around. I remember being a little scared for him at the time and asking myself it this guy was just crazy or too trusting. I don't know, but one heck of a show.
It makes me so angry that no one from the staff would go back to Rm. 118.
How do you not help another human being?
Especially at that point ‐ put a sheet on him and close the door.
He's still a person.
I miss Jani. ❤
It seemed obvious that he was already dead.
@@tashalee4294 Correct.
That's why I wrote, Especially at that point ...
Rest in peace Jani. Thanks for telling his story. Life is sad sometimes. Take care, Jordan.
Jani had a phenomenal voice. I grew up loving Warrant's music. It hurt when the news broke he had passed. I rooted for the guy to get healthy. I really did. There was a sadness within him you had empathy for. - Thanks for the music Jani. I'll always listen to your work often.
Warrant is playing a free concert tonight, 8/15/24 at the Erie County Fair, near Buffalo, NY. What a coincidence you uploaded this video today! Thank you, Jordan, for all your amazing work!💖
Who's singing?
I'm in Henrietta and I'm going to that lol to funny.
Wow that is a weird coincidence! ❤
@@kimberlyhood4095Robert Mason has been the singer for years I believe he still is
Robert Mason@@kimberlyhood4095
I didn't know until with the past couple of years that Jani died in 2011 at such a young age. Last summer I watched a video by another channel that had been investigating the mystery of the crime committed against Jani and he included part of the interview that Earl did with Bobbie Jean Brown. Jani had such a great smile, heartbreaking he was hiding so much and dying a slow death. Thanks Jordan. RIP Jani ❤️🌄🌈🕊️🌹
In the late 90s early 2000s he would be sitting at the end of empty bars in Lakewood Ohio (just outside of Cleveland) people couldn’t believe that was THE jani lane - sad.
My band opened for Jani and his band back in late July of 2007 at an outdoor concert.He and his band were really cool with us. Myself and our bands other guitarist noticed him standing alone leaning against a tree while we were loading out after the show so we chatted him up. He said my next stop is in Vegas and I’m betting on red. He said always bet on red guys! We talked some more had a few laughs shook hands and went our separate ways. He was funny seemed sober at the time. Just as nice and professional musician as you’d expect. We were all shocked and saddened when he passed away.
Jani Lane is a sad Hollywood story. Unbelievable talent but haunted by something terrible. RIP Jani.
I lived in Sherman Oaks from 93-99. FM station In North Hollywood was the place to be. I met the Warrant guys including Jani who all couldn't have been kinder. I was also sad when I heard about Jani's passing.
Rob Halford from Judist Priest and his manager needs to be held accountable.
He was an amazing songwriter Dog Eat Dog is their best album by far one of the greatest albums in rock history in my opinion
I JUST saw WARRANT this past Saturday in New York. Not the same without him as lead singer. 😢
Absolutely 💯😢😥
I heard it was Rob Halford. 🤷🏻♂️
That's what I heard too
@@seerstone8982
I actually ran into Jani once after a show where he performed a handful of warrant songs with another band. It was cool because he just sang the songs and was walking around the casino with his fiancé like everyone else. I said hi Jani and he smiled. I had asked him why he didn’t sing cherry pie (everyone was waiting for him to sing that one.) He shrugged and said “I tried , I tried.” I have no idea what that meant but it’s neat to have that little story/memory.
I saw him in Pittsburgh in the early 2000's when he was going solo and touring with Winger. He seemed really sad and just kept to himself 😢
Watching an interview with Jani he explained how bably he wanted Uncle Toms Cabin instead of Cherry Pie as an album cover. He hated that song with a passion because it took him about five minutes to write and he didn't think it showed his greatest work like UTC did. He pretty much refused to play it after he got older. UTC is an amazing song compared to CP.
I remember coming home from a martial arts class one night back in 1989 and hearing Down Boys on the radio for the very first time. I started rocking out so bad I had to pull over. Bought the CD the next day. RIP JANI from a fan 🙏
Jani Lane was a fantastic songwriter and singer. Probably the best 'hair' metal singer of all the popular bands at that time. Very pleasant and commercial tone. I Saw Red excellent arrangement.
Thanks for making this video on one of the best frontmen in rock … I loved Warrant !!!!!!
went and looked at some stuff online, and Warrant opened for some big name bands. that is just horrible about him being mo&^lesd. rest in peace.
A great front man for those times. Sad his last days were not good ones..R.I.P. Jani 🙏
Jani Lane is an awesome frontman for Warrant love their music always and forever so sad he died in motel from Alcohol miss him always may Jani Lane Rest in peace
He picked the name "Jani" because he wanted to spell out "Jonny" different.
Johnny Rebel Songs
I was so sad when I heard about this. Warrant and Poison were 2 of my favorite bands.
Same and skid row
I met Jani Lane after one of their concerts. They played in our town. After the concert they found their way to the local bar where all of the rockers went. He had a bottle of Jack Daniels that he was chugging on. We played pool.
He gave a good show at a bar i bounced at here in twin ports, 6 or 7 yrs b4 he passed..sad loss
Thanks for sharing this. He was amazing yet underrated by the music community. Jani you were the best. Great songwriter , singer and frontman. You always smiled with your eyes and shined. 💫
✨Talented man that had a tragic ending. Jani Lane may you rest in peace. Love the song Heaven. Thanks for telling his story. ~Love&Light♥️C.
They just announced that Jack Russell of Great White died at the age of 63.
I will always remember where I was when I heard about him passing, I was in the bank drive thru waiting because they were busy. When it came on the radio about him being found I was just floored when they said it. I am still angry no one tried to help him, he might of been saved but we will never know. They just left him laying there alone & pretty much ignored him. Just makes me sick humans could do that go about their day & not be bothered by it.
Thanks, Jordan. I read two of Bobby Browns's books recently and have been listening to Jani Lane's music a lot ever since. It's really sad! I listened to one of his daughter's give an interview recently. It was interesting.
Very Sad ending 😢 i grew up Rocking to some Warrant back in the day. RIP Jani ❤
Sad story. Heartfelt condolences!
Take care, Jordan!!🥰
RIP Jani. Rob Halford is a predator and needs to face justice.
What?
@@Coasterdude02149 Halford drugged and assaulted Jani, according to several sources.
Your thinking of Judas Priest's drummer.
Soon as I heard that that's exactly who I thought it was I got one other in mind but Rob Hoffer comes to mind
You know who else I think turned dumb rainbow Sebastian Bach
I remember when it came across the news that he died. I was totally shocked.
Love your videos and have been watching for over 6 years. You always find the most interesting things to film. You always do your research and give 110% on everything you do. I have one hmmm question if he did not do drugs how was it that Steve Adler saved him from almost overdosing?
RIP both Jani, and now Jack Russell.
RIP Jani lane and RIP Jack Russell just pass away today
Jani Was the First Loss of The "Hair Metal " Bands From My Era That I Took Hard ~ Rest Easy Sweetheart ⚘️
He's with his mate Jack Russell now, the Heavens are in vocal harmony.
Really? So in Heaven they are still rockstars? Do they even know each other?? Will they hang with Randy Rhodes? Do plumbers hang with other plumbers in the afterlife?
@@Unleashedraider1985Lucifer is The Angel of Music
I knew Jani..So sad..IMO he was the most talented along with Kip Winger of the Hair Metal era.
This was a really sad one. Once more Jordan, thank you for your respectful, thoughtful broadcasts. This really was a fitting memorial tribute.
so tragic and sad RIP Jani Lane 🙏
So sad, all that music big part of my life
Very sad. I remember when he was on those horrible vh1 reality shows and he was in so much pain.
The phone call to 911 is ridiculously angering. It sounds like a Bobby Lee skit on Mad TV. 😢
One of the greatest front men of the 80’s
I worked at Warrant’s booking agency. Jani was with them on and off by that point, but he was always pleasant. You could tell though, his relationship with alcohol was different than the other guys. It’s a sad story.
Like this if it was Halford.
Thank you for this content. So informative. So sad. R.I.P. Jani.❤
That dispatcher is a piece of crap. Take it from someone that has been in a hotel room with a dead rock star. You know there is death in that room. It's a feeling that can't be decribed but could be heard in the caller's voice. I heard it. This guy is simply belittling the front desk woman. He is being a superior jerk. He has obviously NEVER been in a situation like that. He has no idea the reality of the panick and fear going through one's head. And I had done CPR by the time I called 911...you don't remember that in that kind of moment.You're too busy thinking WTF??? I want that guy fired for his superior attitude. I hope he is no longer at that job.
@cocktailsandrocktales
I agree!
Sad loss for music.
Another banger of a video, Jordan!!!! Thank you!!!!! You never quit!!!!
Thanks for helping "the Fridge". Jordan the Lion...righteous dude.
Perfect cause last sunday was his death anniversary. Down boys are my favorite warrant songs, too , rip jani lane ❤❤❤❤❤
A very troubled soul, for sure 😞
It was Rob Halford
How do you know that?
@@Mitzi73I saw the police report
@@TOCC50 Thank you for responding. If there was a police report how come this isn’t public knowledge?
@@Mitzi73 I know low people in high places in LA
I read he was dropped off there by a friend & the friend put the note there.
What a tragedy!
However, he did leave his mark on Rock and Roll!
R.I.P.!
John Kennedy Oswald, that is insane!
Thanks Jordan.
This will come out in the next year! Watch Sloan Bella 's read on Jani ❤
Scott Weiland passing away on his tour bus is another one that sad
Cliff Burton
I cried when I heard that Jani Lane died.
Dude, I think his ghost walked right by you at 9:19😇👀🤘🤣
Right!
Ya Rob Halford did it
Music was great back in the day
I remember cherry pie, the music video
I met Janice lane and joe from warrant at a restaurant in about 1991 he was with the model Bobby brown.....they were all really nice.....
Look like brother and sister
I wonder how many 80's rockers are living there now?
Another life ultimately ended too soon by the sad wings of destiny… RIP🍒
he was never the official Great White lead singer. he certainly did sing lead for GW, but it was always as a guest vocalist for a limited time while Jack Russell was ill. irony, Jack Russell died today.
fun fact, while Jani was working as the GW guest vocalist, GW was booked to perform in the Minneapolis area. the opening band that night was Warrant. i was going to go to that show, but ended up skipping it due to a death in the family. but those not up-to-date probably showed up not having a clue Robert Mason was Warrant's lead singer, or that the Cherry Pie guy would be there that night, but not singing the Warrant hits.
i've never heard that 911 call, although i've never looked for it, either.
while he may have been able to drink a ton, the 2008 Warrant reunion didn't last long because Lane was a mess on stage on a recurring basis. the cameras and video weren't as slick 15+ years ago, but video clips that use to be available on RUclips, and maybe still are, show what a mess he was on stage, and why he was fired by the band months into the full reunion.
i don't think he gets enough credit for his songwriting. was it all brilliant? no, of course not. but he wrote some great stuff.
Awesome 911 operator.
Enjoyed again Jordan and Jah,
RIP
Piece of crap hotel.
Jordan something you may want to do if you travel alot if you are allergic to anything keep a list with you and also that you have asthma
I didn't know he died. 😱Now it's been a little over a decade.
warrent was my fav band
rip brother
That 911 dispatcher was ridiculous
So sad,
I just saw Warrant in concert
Did his ghost walk by at 9:20?
No kidding!
Watching....
So who took advantage of him?
I saw that cherry pie girl on s a dating show many years ago. She hit the wall hard.
Halford
No
I don't feel sorry for him. He achieved and made more money and success than most people ever will. They kicked off the Cherry Pie tour in Bismarck, North Dakota and the Dog Eat Dog tour with Lynch Mob and Tora Tora. That was 1992. I was 16, there for Lynch Mob. My friends all wanted to see Warrant. I remember later in the set, Jani came out in nothing but tight boxer shorts and sitting on a stool with an acoustic guitar talking to the audience drunk off his ass. It really surprised me how drunk he was. He came off sad and angry. Even threatened somebody in the audience for something or other? Don't remember what it was? Like you said he said though, that music was on it's way out. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Radiohead were taking over.
Wasn't he touring with Great White at the time ?Or was that over already .
Really you don’t say?!!
Rip
You should've had a slice of cherry pie in the video