October 6, 2011 12:30 PM ET
The late Jani Lane performs with Warrant in Houston, Texas.
Jay West/WireImage
Jani Lane, singer and songwriter for the glam-metal band Warrant, died of "acute ethanol intoxication," the Los Angeles County coroner's office has determined. The singer, born John Kennedy Oswald in Akron, Ohio, was found dead in a motel outside L.A. in August.
Warrant Singer Jani Lane Dies in Los Angeles
Lane, who was 47, was arrested twice for driving under the influence of alcohol after leaving his band in 2008. He wrote Warrant's biggest hits, including "Heaven" and "Cherry Pie." Most recently, Lane served a tour stint as singer for the band Great White.
To read the new issue of Rolling Stone online, plus the entire RS archive: Click Here
-
-
MOVIES 'Star Trek' Is Crazy Good -
-
POLITICS No Price Big Banks Can't Fix
Picks From Around the Web
blog comments powered by Disqus
Daily Newsletter
X
We may use your e-mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you, on behalf of Rolling Stone and its partners. For more information please read our Privacy Policy.
Most Popular
Photos & Videos
Go To Content
Random Notes: Hottest Rock Pictures
Go To Content
Gallery: Summer Tour Preview 2013
