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Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald, February 1, 1964 in Akron, Ohio) is an United States|American recording artist who was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the glam metal band Warrant (American band)|Warrant.



Biography
Childhood and youth
Lane was born as John Kennedy Oswald on February 1, 1964 in Akron, Ohio, the youngest of five children. Due to several complaints, his parents changed his name to "John Patrick Oswald", but his birth certificate still states the former name. He played drums under the name Mitch Dynomite in clubs by age eleven. This name (Mitch Dynomite) is listed as the drummer in the credits for Warrant's ''Latest and Greatest'' cd. Throughout the years, Lane would sometimes jump behind the kit to play with his band. He has played the drums in various formats/gigs.

Looking for success
Graduating from Field High School in Brimfield, Ohio in 1982, Lane joined the band Cyren, featuring vocalist Skip Hammonds, guitarist John Weakland, bassist Don Hoover (and later, Rusty Fohner) with Lane on drums. After relocating to Florida in 1983, Lane played drums for Dorian Gray (band)|Dorian Gray, before forming Plain Jane (band)|Plain Jane(1985) with future Warrant bandmate Steven Sweet. It was at this time that Lane adopted the stage name &quo... read all