List of Warrant members
Warrant is an American glam metal band from Hollywood, California. The group was formed in summer 1984 by lead vocalist Adam Shore and drummer Max Asher (real name Max Mazursky). Also in the original line-up included were lead guitarist Josh Lewis, rhythm guitarist Erik Turner, and bassist Chris Vincent. Vincent was replaced after only three months by Jerry Dixon.[1]
Shore and Asher left in September 1986, with Turner bringing in Jani Lane and Steven Sweet from the group Plain Jane as their replacements.[2] The following March, Joey Allen replaced Lewis.[3]
Warrant released its debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich in 1989, which was followed by Cherry Pie the following year and Dog Eat Dog in 1992.[4] Lane briefly left Warrant in March 1993 to start a solo career, but within 18 months had returned to the band.[5]
Prior to Lane's return, Allen also left in May 1994, followed by Sweet the following month; later in the year, they were replaced by Kingdom Come's Rick Steier and James Kottak, respectively.[6] Kottak only remained for two years, with Bobby Borg taking his place after the release and touring of Ultraphobic.[6] Borg left in 1997 and was replaced on tour by Vik Foxx and later Danny Wagner, the latter of whom had previously played keyboards for the group.[7] Steier and Wagner both subsequently left the band in early 2000.[7] Replacing Steier with Billy Morris and Wagner with Mike Fasano, Warrant released Under the Influence, an album of cover versions, in 2001.[8] On April 2, 2003, Fasano was fired from the band by Lane, with Kevin Phares of the vocalist's solo band taking his place.[9]
Lane left Warrant for a second time in January 2004 to focus on his solo career, with the group announcing the return of Allen, Fasano and the addition of new frontman Jaime St. James the following month.[10] By March, Fasano had been replaced by the returning Sweet, marking a reunion of the band's classic lineup with the exception of Lane.[11] Born Again, the first Warrant album without Lane, was released in 2006.[12] In early 2008, Lane returned to front Warrant for a third time.[13] The reunion lasted less than a year, however, as Lane left for a final time in September and was replaced by former Lynch Mob frontman Robert Mason.[14] Lane later died on August 11, 2011, of acute alcohol poisoning.[15]
Members
[edit]Current
[edit]| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Turner | 1984–present |
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all Warrant releases | |
| Jerry Dixon |
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| Steven Sweet |
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all Warrant releases from Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) to Dog Eat Dog (1992), and from Born Again (2006) onwards | |
| Joey Allen |
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| Robert Mason | 2008–present |
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Former
[edit]| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lewis | 1984–1987 |
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none | |
| Adam Shore | 1984–1986 | lead vocals | ||
| Max Asher (real name Max Mazursky) |
drums | |||
| Chris Vincent | 1984 | bass guitar | ||
| Jani Lane (real name John Oswald) |
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all Warrant releases from Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) to Under the Influence (2001) | |
| Rick Steier | 1994–2000 |
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all Warrant releases from Ultraphobic (1995) to Greatest & Latest (1999) | |
| James Kottak | 1994–1996 (died 2024) |
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Ultraphobic (1995) | |
| Bobby Borg | 1996–1997 | drums |
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| Mike Fasano |
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Under the Influence (2001) | ||
| Billy Morris | 2000–2004 |
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| Mike Morris | keyboards | |||
| Kevin Phares | 2003–2004 | drums | none | |
| Jaime St. James | 2004–2008 | lead vocals | Born Again (2006) |
Touring
[edit]| Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Warren | 1989–1992 |
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| Dave White | 1992–1995 | Ultraphobic (1995) | ||
| Vik "Vikki" Foxx | 1997–1998 | drums | none | |
| Danny Wagner | 1995–2000 |
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| Keri Kelli | 2000 | lead guitar | none | |
| Shawn Zavodney | 2001–2004 |
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| Dan Conway | 2006 | drums | ||
| Michael Foster | 2012–2013 | |||
| Kevin Baldes | 2019 | bass guitar | ||
| Robbie Crane | 2021–present[16][17] |
Timeline
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Lineups
[edit]| Period | Members | Releases |
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| Spring — September 1984 |
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none |
| October 1984 – September 1986 |
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| September 1986 – March 1987 |
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| March 1987 – March 1993 |
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| March 1993 – May 1994 |
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none |
| May – June 1994 |
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| June – September 1994 |
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| Autumn 1994 |
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| November 1994 – March 1996 |
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| March 1996 – October 1997 |
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| 1997–1998 |
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none (remaining tracks on Greatest & Latest recorded during 1998/1999 with Lane on drums) |
| 1998–2000 |
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| January – August 2000 |
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| September 2000 – April 2003 |
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| April 2003 – January 2004 |
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none |
| February – March 2004 |
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| March 2004 – January 2008 |
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| January – September 2008 |
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none |
| September 2008 – present |
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References
[edit]- ^ Harris, Craig. "Jerry Dixon: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Giffin, Brian (August 12, 2011). "Jani Lane: Gone Too Soon". Loud Magazine. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ ""Warrant" Announces New Band Line-Up For 2004". V.Q. Promotions. February 16, 2004. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Warrant: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Warrant Guitarist Talks About Jani Lane's Passing". Blabbermouth.net. August 29, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "Jani Lane – An under-rated Rock Legend". Raw Roots Rock. September 5, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "Warrant: "Down Boys"". AORDreamer.com. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Troyan, Greg (October 9, 2015). "Billy Morris of Tuff Interview (Part 2 of 3)". Sleaze Roxx. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Warrant - Drummer Released!". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. April 3, 2003. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Warrant Announce New Lineup". Blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2004. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Warrant: Drummer Steven Sweet Rejoins The Fold". Blabbermouth.net. March 17, 2004. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Viglione, Joe. "Born Again - Warrant: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Warrant Reunites With Singer Jani Lane: First Photo Released". Blabbermouth.net. January 29, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Warrant Parts Ways With Singer Jani Lane... Again". Blabbermouth.net. September 5, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (August 11, 2017). "Six Years Ago: Warrant Singer Jani Lane Dies". Loudwire. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2021-07-24). "WARRANT Performs Without Bassist JERRY DIXON In Missouri (Video)". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Blabbermouth (2023-12-23). "WARRANT's JOEY ALLEN Explains Bassist JERRY DIXON's Absence From Recent Concerts". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2023-12-24.