Warrant

Warrant is one of the defining acts of the late-1980s glam metal scene, born in the Los Angeles music circuit around 1984 as Erik Turner and a close-knit group of players chased big, melodic hard rock. After a series of lineup changes, the band found its signature voice when Jani Lane joined as lead vocalist in 1988, infusing the project with a sharpened songwriter's sensibility and a commanding stage presence. The 1989 release Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich broke them to a worldwide audience, sending MTV staples and charting singles into heavy rotation and establishing Warrant as a staple of the era's rock landscape.

Through the early 1990s they rode the crest of glam metal fame with hits like Heaven and Cherry Pie, songs that paired swaggering riffs with irresistibly catchy choruses. Their sound blended two-guitar textures, punchy rhythm parts, and soaring melodies, helping define a period when hard rock and pop hooks collided on the radio and on video. Over the years the lineup shifted, but Warrant continued to release music, tour extensively, and influence a generation of players who learned to balance aggressive riffing with memorable hooks.

Today their legacy endures in classrooms and on stages worldwide, including the 22 DadRock Tabs lessons that break down riffs and solos from fan favorites such as Inside Out, I Saw Red, Bed of Roses, You're The Only Hell Your Mama Ever Raised, and more. Warrant's music remains a touchstone for players chasing the blend of technical flair and memorable melody that defined an era of classic rock.