Questions
Who are Warrant and where did they come from?
Warrant are an American glam metal band founded in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles. They had massive success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums selling over 10 million copies worldwide.
Who founded the band and came up with the name Warrant?
The band was started by high school drummer Max Asher, who also named the group Warrant.
Who was in the classic Warrant lineup?
The classic lineup came together in 1987 with Jani Lane on vocals, Erik Turner and Joey Allen on guitars, Jerry Dixon on bass, and Steven Sweet on drums.
What is Warrant’s most famous song?
Their signature track is "Cherry Pie" from 1990, one of the most iconic songs of the era. It later appeared in the video game Guitar Hero II.
Is it true the Cherry Pie album was almost called something else?
Yes. The album was originally titled Uncle Tom’s Cabin, but record label executives demanded an anthem track, so Jani Lane wrote "Cherry Pie," which became the lead single and the new album title.
Who was the woman in the Cherry Pie music video?
The video featured model and actress Bobbie Brown. Jani Lane later married her.
What was Warrant’s highest-charting song?
The 1989 ballad "Heaven" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their biggest chart hit.
What was their debut album?
Their 1989 debut was Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, which went double platinum and launched their breakthrough.
How well did the Cherry Pie album sell?
The Cherry Pie album (1990) achieved double platinum status, selling three million copies.
What other Warrant songs were hits?
Beyond "Cherry Pie" and "Heaven," the band charted with "Sometimes She Cries" (No. 20), "Down Boys" (No. 27), and the Top Ten single "I Saw Red."
Which bands did Warrant tour with?
They toured extensively with major acts including Motley Crue, Poison, Cinderella, Queensryche, Kingdom Come, and Paul Stanley, and got heavy MTV coverage.
What happened to the band when grunge took over?
After the well-received Dog Eat Dog album, Warrant were dropped by Columbia Records amid grunge’s rise. They later adapted with the grunge-influenced Belly to Belly in 1996 before returning to their roots.
What happened to original singer Jani Lane?
Jani Lane died on August 11, 2011, at age 47 from acute alcohol poisoning.
Was there a tribute after Jani Lane’s death?
Yes. A memorial concert featuring Great White, Quiet Riot, and L.A. Guns was held in his honor on August 29, 2011.
Who sings for Warrant now?
Robert Mason, formerly of Lynch Mob, joined as the permanent vocalist in September 2008. Their most recent studio album, Louder Harder Faster, came out in 2017.
