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THE MUSIC COMMUNITY PAYS TRIBUTE TO JANI LANE: With the sudden death of Jani Lane on August 11th, members of the music community have posted tributes to the former Warrant singer on their Twitter and Facebook pages. Sleaze Roxx has collected a few of these tributes and memories to pay respect to Jani Lane.  We never thought that when the song Heaven was written we would be playing it someday in the memory of Jani's untimely death. This is a very sad day for rock and roll. One of the great things about music is that it lives on forever. Warrant People have been asking me about Jani Lane & I really don't know what to say. Picturing him by himself in a Comfort Inn in Woodland Hills with a bottle of vodka & a bottle of pills is so typical of what a rock musician's life actually is. It is a life marked by extremes. Extreme attention from people you don't know, while all the work & travel takes you away from those you actually do know. Playing to thousands of people & then going back to your hotel room & shutting the door. When the door shuts... the quiet is the exact opposite of the volume of the concert. The solitude of the empty hotel room becomes the diametric parallel of the adulation of strangers. For some, the bottle of vodka or whatever becomes a friend that is always there for you while others come & go. Yes I have felt these emotions myself. If you see me going head over heels over a girl, it's because all I have ever wanted is to have a girl to love & share my life with, & for the one I love to be with me wherever I'm at, travel with me to distant locales & stay in nice kick ass hotel suites & have fun & sing & dance & see the world. But so far this is a fantasy. Just like Jani, I spend most of my time alone in a hotel room dreaming of a girl I love who is somewhere else. I bet Jani Lane felt exactly what I feel. How could he not? I remember decades ago being invited to Jani's house for a barbeque, which we went to. But Jani didn't show up. So I spent the afternoon with Jani's dad cooking burgers & steaks & having a wonderful day with his family. My condolences to his family & especially Jani's children who now only have memories of their dad to hold on to. That is truly heartbreaking. Let this be yet another lesson to tell someone some kind words sometimes... before it's too late... while they are still alive. I can guarantee Jani Lane would not have anticipated everyone coming out of the woodwork extolling the life & times of Jani Lane. Which is why he probably died alone. In a hotel room. With his only real friend...that killed him in the end. Sebastian Bach I'm still in shock over the sudden passing of Jani. I was just sitting in a dressing room with him less then a month ago. Had I known, I would have spent more time with him. It always hits me like a brick -- would have, could have, should have. Unfortunately usually once it's too late. He was a good hearted guy with a gentle soul. I know he had a tough life and many battles but who doesn't? He seemed to be genuinely working so hard at sorting things out and getting things in order. It's a true shame. It's a reminder to me to stay focused on what's important and what matters -- family and friends and the love and grace that give to them...... Michael Sweet - Stryper Jani Lane was the Vincent Van Gogh of "Hair Band Melodic Hard Rock." A brilliant artist wrestling with his inner self. I came to know him through years of touring together and through many conversations. It was difficult to see him fight with his demons. He was my friend, my contemporary, and he will be truly missed. I know that for him, Rock and Roll Heaven is indeed, not too far away!!! Nothing but Love to you my Brother, Jani. CJ Snare - Firehouse Jani Lane's is yet another sad story of a boy who attained his dreams of greatness, only to be blindsided by the pressures, temptations and disappointments of those same dreams. We all watched over the years, as he soared, stumbled, fell, then got up again and again. Tragically, he will get up no more. RIP Jani. Dee Snider - Twisted Sister Like everyone, I was shocked to hear about the passing of Jani. I was privileged to have opened a show with Warrant in Los Angeles at a large venue called "The Country Club". It was a sold out show, and just before they got signed! It was easy to see why Jani and Warrant would make such an impact on the music world with his stage presence and song writing abilities. Now some 24 years later, I found myself working with Jani on a song called "Sin" for the upcoming album with Justin Murr's "Liberty N' Justice" called 'The Cigar Chronicles'. Jani's vocals and input on this song are very powerful! Although it was not intended for release until 2012, all involved felt the importance to get this song out to all of his fans to hear this amazing song. I know he will be smiling when this song is heard by all. My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends. He will be missed, but not forgotten! R.I.P Jani Lane! JK Northrup We are deeply sorry for the untimely passing of Jani Lane. Like many stars, his light burned very brightly but faded too quickly. Justin Murr - Liberty N' Justice In March of 2011, I was asked by Justin Murr to play on a song called "Sin". I gladly excepted the offer because Liberty n' Justice always puts out great music. The demo had a scratch vocal by the co-writer, JK Northrup that sounded really good, but I did not know who was going to be chosen to sing the real vocal. I've just learned that I was matched up with Jani Lane. I will tell you that Jani did an amazing job with his vocals. I am truly honored to be playing on this recording, which is quite possibly the last recording Jani ever made. I have extremely fond memories of touring with him since 1991 when we all became good friends on Warrant's "Blood, Sweat, & Beers Tours". Firehouse has played well over a 100 shows since then with Warrant and with Jani's solo gig. Our friendship has never faded. This song's lyrical content is very timely, and shows Jani in an extremely vulnerable and honest light, where he bares his soul in an uncanny way. RIP my brother, your music will always be with me... Bill Leverty - Firehouse Our thoughts go out to our fallen brother Jani Lane, his family, his friends and his fans. Alice Cooper RIP Jani Lane our prayers are with you & your family Joey Kramer - Aerosmith Jane Lane, you were a great talent. The world will miss you. R.I.P. my brother. Steven Adler - Adler's Appetite I send my heart felt sympathy to Jani Lane's whole entire Family. May God rest his soul.. Great Songs! Going to Miss ya bro! Chip Z'Nuff - Enuff Z'Nuff We'd like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Jani Lane regarding their loss. Respectfully, Bret and all at MEGI Bret Michaels - Poison My deepest condolences to Jani Lane's family and certainly to his friends. I hope you finally find peace my friend. Rikki Rockett - Poison Sad to hear today. R.I.P. Jani Lane. Stephen Pearcy - Ratt Jani Lane R.I.P. You will be missed dearly. Give Robin a hug for us. Ratt So sorry to hear about Jani Lane. His family must be devastated. No one should have to be alone in a motel room...in those last moments. Duff McKagan - Velvet Revolver Just heard about Jani Lane. What a shame. RIP man. Slash- Velvet Revolver We are deeply saddened and mourning the death of a true rocker! RIP Jani and long live "CHERRY PIE" Guns N' Roses R.I.P. Jani Lane. We offer our condolences to his family. You will be missed. L.A. Guns Our deepest condolences to Jani's family and loved ones for their loss. RIP my friend. You will be terribly missed..... BulletBoys It truly saddens me to lose Jani Lane.You were my inspiration for what I love to do: ROCK! Michael Starr - Steel Panther RIP Janie Lane... another one lost... We must remember that the unlucky ones who lose their life to Alcohol and drugs, are those that could not completely surrender ~ sad day. Glenn Hughes A sad end for a very talented person. RIP Kip Winger - Winger Jani Lane, Rest in peace my friend. Thoughts and prayers to his family. from the Night Ranger camp. Kelly Keagy - Night Ranger Jani Lane died way too early but he lived for a cause. I was very much influenced and inspired by him. So sad. RIP my idol. Olli Herman - Reckless Love Fly to the Angels, Jani. RIP my friend. Mark Slaughter - Slaughter So sad about Jani! A very talented man is gone but his legacy will stay with us forever. My thoughts and respect go to his family. Terry Ilous - XYZ Last nights show with Warrant was a celebration of Jani Lane's life! I was honored to be a part of it! He will be missed big time! Snake Sabo - Skid Row Would like to take a moment to say a heartfelt goodbye to one of our close friends JOHN KENNEDY OSWALD,, otherwise known as JANI LANE. He was a great song writer, and a incredible frontman. He will be missed by us and many others... We were blessed to share the stage with such a talent.... God bless your kids (3 girls and son) and also your loved ones. Trixter Sad to hear about Jani Lane... Had a chance to play with him in Camp Freddy years ago. Very nice guy. RIP pal... Dave Navarro Very sad to hear about Jani Lane. He was a gifted songwriter who couldn't fight his demons any longer. May he rest in peace. Paul Laine - ex-Danger Danger 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 Mark McGrath Our thoughts, prayers, and love go out to our friend Jani Lane's family. R. I. P. Lynam R.I.P Jani Lane - a huge influence and a talent we've lost far too early. Sacred Heart We shared the stage with Jani on New Years Eve in Las Vegas a few years ago. Such sad news. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans around the world. RIP Dirty Penny It was a sad day in the metal world yesterday - We'll miss you Jani SEKS Condolences from the EMN camp to the Warrant camp and all of Jani Lane's family and friends. RIP Jani Every Mother's Nightmare R.I.P Jani Lane! Jani Lane is and will always be a big inspiration for us in Bulletrain! Bulletrain Planet 9 would like to send out our most sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Oswald family (Jani Lane). Jani was great songwriter/performer and an influence on me personally and it was an honor and a pleasure to share the stage with Jani and Warrant. RIP Jani, Godspeed Planet 9 JANI LANE R.I.P. 1964-2011 Jani always was super cool to know and work with. This is a great loss to his family and the music world. Perris Records 
Got a picture of your house And you're standing by the door It's black and white and faded And it's looking pretty worn See the factory that I worked Silhouetted in the back The memories are gray But man, they're really coming back I don't need to be the king of the world As long as, I'm the hero of this little girl Heaven, isn't too far away Closer to it every day No matter what your friends might say How I love the way you move And the sparkle in your eyes There's a color deep inside them Like a blue suburban sky When I come home late at night And you're in bed asleep I wrap my arms around you So I can feel you breathe I don't need to be a superman As long as, you will always be my biggest fan Heaven, isn't too far away Closer to it every day No matter what your friends might say We'll find our way, yeah Now the lights are going out Along the boulevard The memories come rushing back And it makes it pretty hard I've got nowhere left to go And no one really cares I don't know what to do But I'm never giving up on you Heaven, isn't too far away Closer to it every day No matter what your friends say I know we're gonna find a way Top and bottom photos courtesy of www.jaywestphotography.com |
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