Warrant got its fill of cherry pie in the 80s and 90s, but apparently that was not enough to squelch the band's hunger. With the return of its original members for the first time in almost 15 years, Warrant will storm back to the stage in 2008, with plans for a tour and new music well into 2009 and beyond.
The band, formed in 1984 by LA guitarist Erik Turner and bassist Jerry Dixon, hit the rock
scene in February 1989 with the release of its debut album, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich" (Columbia Records). A blistering world tour of 262 shows helped push the 10-track record to double platinum status. The CD spawned three singles -- Down Boys (27 on the Billboard Top 100), Sometimes She Cries (20), and Heaven (2) – Heaven also sold over 750,000 singles. DRFSR live home video certified Platinum.
Topping their freshman success may have seemed like a daunting task, but the band members proved they were up to the challenge. Just 19 months after D.R.F.S.R. introduced the American rock fan to Warrant, "Cherry Pie" -- the band's second album (Columbia Records) – solidified Warrant's standing in rock history. The band toured again at home and abroad with 200+ shows pushing USA sales of Cherry Pie well into the 2 million mark. The record's title track became perhaps the band's most recognizable hit, and the album peaked at 7 on the charts.
Nearly 20 years and eight albums the later, the buzz surrounding Warrant remains. Since the success in the late 80s and early 90s, the band has seen many changes but has remained a key cog in the ever-changing rock landscape. Warrant has endured death, changes in record label and loss of band members, but with a reunion on the horizon, it appears these hardships have only fueled Warrant's drive.
For the first time since 1994 Warrant will return this year with all of its
original members. Jani Lane returns to his storied role as voice of Warrant, Joey Allen and Steven Sweet return to the fold and mainstays Turner and bassist Jerry Dixon round out the band's five-man lineup.
The group will work with managers Carl Stubner & Blain Clausen from Sanctuary Artist
Management and agents Craig Mogil and Brian Ahern from William Morris.
8 Million Records Sold Worldwide
2 Top 10 Albums (Billboard)
3 Top 30 Albums (Billboard)
5 Top 40 Hits (Billboard)
9 Top 100 Hits (Billboard)
9 Top 100 Hits (Mainstream Rock)
5 1 Music Videos
Heaven Gold Single
HEAVEN reached 1 million plays at radio 3rd fastest in history behind Stairway to Heaven and Yesterday
DRFSR ‘Live” home video Platinum
Nominated best new artist, American Music Awards 1990
Record Sales:
Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (Columbia)
Double Platinum
Peaked at 10 on the Billboard 200
GREAT SHOW @ ROCKLAHOMA !!!! GREAT TO SEE JANIE LANE BACK IN THE FOLD!!!! HE GAVE HIS HEART AND SOUL THAT NIGHT AND WE THANK YOU!!!! D.R.F.S.R. HELL YEAH!!!!!!! ULTRAPHOBIC KICKS ASS ALSO!!!
Mucho thanks to you Jani for saying that from the stage Sat. night. We woke up Sun. morning and they had set us up a stage inside of a tent to play on so it paid off. Thanks again. You're a stand up guy! The White Trash Mafia.
Hope the Rocklahoma show sees some Dog Eat Dog Tunes! Also, release the dvd before or have it ready for the show...imagine the people that would purchase it there!
Hey guys, Hope that all is well for you. Just stopping to wish you a very beautiful day and a great week, and wish you too some good futur gigs. It's always a great pleasure to come on your space to hear your music because I LOVE! You are fantastic guys! Stay rock' and take care Kisses Nathy
I HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH YOU, RATT, AND BAR 7. IT WAS A GREAT BIRTHDAY FOR ME! I STILL OWE YOU ALL A BEER! THANK YOU SO MUCH, AMY AND I HAD A GREAT TIME!
