This page will contain images about Warrant (American band), as they become available.Warrant (American band)Warrant is an American hair metal band that enjoyed their greatest success in 1990 with the smash single and album Cherry Pie. Early yearsWarrant was formed in Los Angeles, California, by guitarist Erik Turner in July 1984. Vocalist Jani Lane and drummer Steven "Sweet" Chamberlain joined the band in September 1986, and guitarist Joey Allen completed the line-up in March 1987. Jani Lane and Steve Sweet were previously in the band Plain Jane, which recorded several demos. After having spent some time on L.A. club scene, the band recorded a demo tape in September 1987 for Paisley Park Records, a record label owned by musician Prince. Popular successIn January 1988 Warrant signed a contract with Columbia Records, and in April they began recording their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. The record was a success, spawning 3 hits: the #2 power ballad "Heaven", "Sometimes She Cries", and "Down Boys". Shortly following the release of the album, Warrant toured with Paul Stanley, Queensr˙che, Cinderella, Poison, Mötley Crüe and Kingdom Come. The band's second record, the sexually-charged Cherry Pie, was released in March 1990. The album, which spawned the hits "Cherry Pie", "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "I Saw Red", reached the Top Ten in the United States, and went on to sell 2.7 million copies. The record's title track, only included on the album as a result of record company pressure, received strong exposure on MTV became the band's most successful single. The album carried a parental advisory sticker in the United States, due to the final track entitled "Ode to Tipper Gore", which consisted of a collection of swear words cut from the band's live performances. The release of "Cherry Pie" was followed by a tour with the band Poison, which ended in January 1991 after a conflict between the two bands over stage room. Later yearsThe 1990s represented a turbulent time in Warrant's history, characterised by frequent line-up changes. In 1993, Warrant released Dog Eat Dog. At that time hair metal had lost much of its popularity and the album achieved only moderate commercial success. Later that year, vocalist Lane temporarily left the band, which was then dropped by Columbia, following the arrival of grunge and the death of Warrant's long-time manager Tom Hulet. In May 1994, guitarist Allen left Warrant and was followed by drummer Sweet in the following month. In November 1994, Rick Steier replaced Allen on guitar and James Kottack replaced Sweet on drums. Lane returned to the band and a new record deal was signed with Tom Lipsky of CMC Records in September 1994. A Japanese deal was signed with Pony Canyon Records at the same time. Ultraphobic, released in March 1995, was even less successful than Dog Eat Dog. Drummer Kottack left the band in March 1996 and was replaced by Bobby Borg. Belly to Belly was released in July 1996 in Japan and October 1996 in the United States. In October 1997, drummer Borg left the band. We was replaced by Danny Wagner in September 1998. Guitarist Steier and drummer Wagner left the band in January 2000. Keri Kelli replaced Steier on guitars and Mike Fasano replaced Wagner on drums. In August 2000, Kelli left Warrant to tour with Slash's Snakepit and was replaced by Billy Morris. Warrant's latest record, Under the Influence, was released in May 2001. The band toured with Poison again in the summer of 2001, but the tour was cut short due to back injuries sustained by Poison bassist Bobby Dall. In April 2003, Lane replaced drummer Fasano with Kevin Pharis. Lane left Warrant again in January of 2004, taking Morris and Pharis with him. Lane was forced to cancel his first series of solo shows in Michigan after former band members took legal action to prevent the Warrant logo from being used on tour posters. Sweet re-joined the band, and Fasano was re-hired. Allen also rejoined in February 2004. Warrant is currently fronted by former Black N' Blue vocalist Jaime St. James. Discography
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Allen also rejoined in February 2004. Its successor, Love Is In The Air, became his only worldwide hit, peaking at #2 on the Australian charts, #7 in the US, and #5 in the UK. Sweet re-joined the band, and Fasano was re-hired. In 1978 he released a disco song titled Standing In The Rain which became a major hit throughout Europe. Lane was forced to cancel his first series of solo shows in Michigan after former band members took legal action to prevent the Warrant logo from being used on tour posters. Yesterday's Hero also became a minor hit in the US. Lane left Warrant again in January of 2004, taking Morris and Pharis with him. In addition to his Australian success, he achieved hit singles in Europe, Asia and South Africa. In April 2003, Lane replaced drummer Fasano with Kevin Pharis. Louis, The Love Game, Here We Go, Keep On Smiling, Where The Action Is, I Hate The Music and I Wanna Do It With You. The band toured with Poison again in the summer of 2001, but the tour was cut short due to back injuries sustained by Poison bassist Bobby Dall. A string of hits followed in Australia including Pasadena (co-written by Young, Vanda and British actor David Hemming), Yesterday's Hero, St. Warrant's latest record, Under the Influence, was released in May 2001. When songwriters and record producers Harry Vanda and George Young returned to Australia, they took over as Young's producers and began writing and producing songs for him. In August 2000, Kelli left Warrant to tour with Slash's Snakepit and was replaced by Billy Morris. After being signed to a contract with Albert Productions, (the company that had produced Australia's top Sixties group The Easybeats) he recorded a couple of unsuccessful singles produced by visiting producer-manager Simon Napier-Bell. Keri Kelli replaced Steier on guitars and Mike Fasano replaced Wagner on drums. In early 1972 he was selected for the role of 'Simon Zealotes' in the original Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar and he remained with the production until it closed in 1974. Guitarist Steier and drummer Wagner left the band in January 2000. Young moved to Sydney as a child and by the early 1970s had become the lead singer with the Sydney rock band Elm Tree. We was replaced by Danny Wagner in September 1998. John Paul Young (born June 21, 1950 in Glasgow, Scotland) is an Australian singer. In October 1997, drummer Borg left the band. Belly to Belly was released in July 1996 in Japan and October 1996 in the United States. Drummer Kottack left the band in March 1996 and was replaced by Bobby Borg. Ultraphobic, released in March 1995, was even less successful than Dog Eat Dog. A Japanese deal was signed with Pony Canyon Records at the same time. Lane returned to the band and a new record deal was signed with Tom Lipsky of CMC Records in September 1994. In November 1994, Rick Steier replaced Allen on guitar and James Kottack replaced Sweet on drums. In May 1994, guitarist Allen left Warrant and was followed by drummer Sweet in the following month. Later that year, vocalist Lane temporarily left the band, which was then dropped by Columbia, following the arrival of grunge and the death of Warrant's long-time manager Tom Hulet. At that time hair metal had lost much of its popularity and the album achieved only moderate commercial success. In 1993, Warrant released Dog Eat Dog. The 1990s represented a turbulent time in Warrant's history, characterised by frequent line-up changes. The release of "Cherry Pie" was followed by a tour with the band Poison, which ended in January 1991 after a conflict between the two bands over stage room. The album carried a parental advisory sticker in the United States, due to the final track entitled "Ode to Tipper Gore", which consisted of a collection of swear words cut from the band's live performances. The record's title track, only included on the album as a result of record company pressure, received strong exposure on MTV became the band's most successful single. The album, which spawned the hits "Cherry Pie", "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "I Saw Red", reached the Top Ten in the United States, and went on to sell 2.7 million copies. The band's second record, the sexually-charged Cherry Pie, was released in March 1990. Shortly following the release of the album, Warrant toured with Paul Stanley, Queensr˙che, Cinderella, Poison, Mötley Crüe and Kingdom Come. In January 1988 Warrant signed a contract with Columbia Records, and in April they began recording their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. The record was a success, spawning 3 hits: the #2 power ballad "Heaven", "Sometimes She Cries", and "Down Boys". club scene, the band recorded a demo tape in September 1987 for Paisley Park Records, a record label owned by musician Prince. After having spent some time on L.A. Jani Lane and Steve Sweet were previously in the band Plain Jane, which recorded several demos. Vocalist Jani Lane and drummer Steven "Sweet" Chamberlain joined the band in September 1986, and guitarist Joey Allen completed the line-up in March 1987. Warrant was formed in Los Angeles, California, by guitarist Erik Turner in July 1984. Warrant is an American hair metal band that enjoyed their greatest success in 1990 with the smash single and album Cherry Pie. Under the Influence (2001, Downboyrecords). Greatest & Latest (1999, Deadline). Live 86-97 (1997, CMC). Belly to Belly (1996, CMC). Ultraphobic (1994, CMC). The Best Of (1992, Columbia). Dog Eat Dog (1992, Columbia). Cherry Pie (1990, Columbia). Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1988, Columbia). |