| First Name | Jani |
| Last Name | Lane |
| Full Name at Birth | John Patrick Oswald |
| Other Names | Mom was going to name him John Kennedy but didn't. |
| Age | 47 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | February 1, 1964 |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, USA |
| Date of Death | August 10, 2011 |
| Location of Death | Woodland Hills, California |
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
| Weight (lb) | 155 |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Distinctive Features | tattooed sleeves |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Field High School, Brimfield, Ohio, USA |
| University | Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Lead Singer, and songwriteer of Warrant |
| Official Website | janilanesongs.com |
| Father | Robert Oswald |
| Mother | Eileen Oswald |
| Brother(s) | Eric Oswald |
| Sister(s) | Victoria OswaldMichelle OswaldMarcy Oswald |
| Other Family Members | Taylar Jayne Lane (daughter)Madison Michelle Lane (daughter) |
| Friends | Kerri Kelli (musician), Dave Brooks (musician), Dario Lorina (musician), Mike Fasano (musician), CC Deville (musician), Phil Lewis (musician), Tomirae Brown (musician) |
| Associated People | Keri Kelli (former guitarist/co-songwriter) |
| Favorite Places | Ohio |
| Favorite Foods | Mexican LasagnaSteakmeat loaf |
| Favorite Colors | Black |
| Favorite Accessories | Cross necklace |
Jani Lane (born John Kennedy Oswald, February 1, 1964 in Akron, Ohio) is an American recording artist who was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the rock band Warrant.
Selected Jani Lane film and TV show credits: