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Former lead singer for the eighties hair band Warrant, Jani Lane, was found dead at the young age of only 47.

He rose to fame with Warrant, with such hits like Cherry Pie and Heaven, in the eighties.

Jani went his separate way from the band and had a solo career. He most recently canceled his February tour dates, but had not provided a reason.

The singer was found dead at the Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, California. There has been no apparent cause of death, but Jani did suffer from alcohol related issues.

He was previously arrested in 2010 for DUI and was ordered to serve 120 days in jail as a result. What a shame. He was a gifted singer and songwriter. May he rest in peace. “Heaven isn’t too far away”…

RIP Jani Lane (2/1/64-8/11/11)

It’s not fair!

According to TMZ, Warrant singer Jani Lane just pleaded no contest to his DUI arrest from May. He has been sentenced to complete 120 days in jail.

TMZ reports:

Besides the jail time — Lane will lose his license for three years and will have to complete a 30-month alcohol education program.

We’re told Jani is scheduled to surrender on July 27.

That sucks, but as you’ll find with cases like these…if you do the crime, you have to do the time!

Authorities say that 45-year-old Warrant singer, Jani Lane, was busted for driving under the influence.

Lane was involved in a small fender bender in the Woodland Hills area at about 9:30PM last night.

TMZ is reporting that he hit a parked car and no one was injured. The police arrived on the scene to an intoxicated Lane.

He was subsequently arrested and is currently being held on $30,000 bail.