Steven Adler is an American musician who rose to fame as the drummer of the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 22, 1965, Adler was raised in a Jewish household. His father, Michael, was a drummer, and his mother, Deanna, was a housewife. Adler has an older brother, Jamie, and a younger sister, Staci.
Adler began playing drums at the age of five. He took lessons from his father and later from Joe Porcaro, a member of the rock band Toto. Adler’s first band was Road Crew, which he formed with his childhood friend Slash (later of Guns N’ Roses).
Adler’s career took off in 1985 when he joined Guns N’ Roses. The band’s debut album, Appetite for Destruction (1987), was a massive success, selling more than 30 million copies worldwide. Adler’s drumming style was a key element of the band’s sound.
Adler’s time with Guns N’ Roses was marred by drug addiction, which led to his dismissal from the band in 1990. He subsequently struggled with addiction for many years.
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In recent years, Adler has overcome his addiction and has been working steadily as a musician. He has released two solo albums, Back from the Dead (2012) and My Way (2014). He has also toured with his own band, Steven Adler’s Appetite for Destruction.
Adler has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He has been married twice and has three children.
Touring with his new band "Adler's Appetite" (formerly known as Suki Jones. They are a cover band which plays mostly Guns N Roses songs and a few others. [July 2003]
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Recently reunited with his Guns N' Roses band mates Slash and Duff McKagan'for the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He managed to patch things up with Slash.
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Suffered a mild stroke due to his issues with drug abuse. He appeared in the third and fifth seasons of 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew' to try and kick his alcohol and drug dependency.
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Is of Icelandic descent.
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In 2000, discovered he had a daughter, born to an old friend of his in Los Angeles. His daughter's mother kept it from him, and she continues to withhold from their daughter the knowledge of who her father is.
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Former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach wrote the lyrics for the song "Wasted Time" about Steven. The song appeared on Skid Row's 1991 album 'Slave to the Grind'.
Attended middle and high school with longtime Guns N' Roses bandmate Slash.
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Was the subject of a "Hard Copy" episode in October 1996. It was revealed that Steven had suffered a stroke due to his drug abuse, and subsequently sobered up.
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Filed suit against Guns N' Roses in October 1991; suit was settled out of court in 1993, awarding Steven 2.5 million.
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Fired from Guns N' Roses in 1990 due to his drug abuse.
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Filed suit against Guns N' Roses, claiming they were responsible for his drug problems. Former bandmate Axl Rose testified against him.