Childhood and Youth
Jani Lane was born John Kennedy Oswald (later changed to John Patrick Oswald), on February 1, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. The youngest of Eileen and Robert Oswald's five children, John grew up just east of Akron in Brimfield Township along with his older brother (Eric) and 3 older sisters (Marcy, Michelle, and Victoria). Eric was an accomplished guitarist; Lane himself learned to play drums at age 6 with his brother guiding and teaching him. Lane grew up listening to Cleveland rock station WMMS (100.7 FM, "The Buzzard"), and was introduced to various bands by his family, and parents Bob and Eileen. Lane played drums under the name "Mitch Dynamite" in clubs by age 11 ("Mitch Dynamite" is listed as the drummer in the credits for Warrant's Latest and Greatest CD). Throughout the years, Lane would sometimes jump behind the kit to play with his band, and he had played the drums in various formats and gigs.
By the time Lane was 11, his siblings had left for college or marriage except Vicky. He graduated from Field High School in 1982.
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