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Post by Vans™ on Dec 17, 2004 19:44:44 GMT
Name: Steven Adler
Nick name: Popcorn, Pythons
Birthday: January 22nd 1965
Hometown: Cleveland, OH, USA
Occupation: Drummer
Bands: Road Crew, Guns N' Roses, Freaks In The Room
Whos is Steven Adler?Steven Adler moved to Los Angeles in 1972. He met Slash in 1983-1984 (some say 1979-1980) and they formed Road Crew which eventually split up. When GNR was formed in 1985, they needed a drummer and Duff McKagan suggested Steven Adler. It's no secret Steven had drug problems. Guns n Roses could only play two songs at Farm Aid IV in 1990 due to Steven's bad condition. The drummer was fired in 1991. In 1992, he made a lawsuit to GNR blaming them for his drug addiction. In 1993, there was an out of court settlement of 2.5 million. He is apparently presently writing a book, we'll keep you posted on that.
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Post by AXL on Dec 23, 2004 1:48:24 GMT
Other interesting facts on Steven Adler.
Steven only recorded one song on the Use Your Illusion Duet and that was Civil War from Use Your Illusion II.
Steven was deeply hurt by Gnr when they abandonded him with his drug problems and has only stayed in contact with Axl and Slash.
He can barely talk these days because of his drug problems.
A Rookie band called the splinter heads tryed to sue Steven in 1990 for stealing one of their drum lines,it turned out to be the paradise city drum line they claimed to be theirs and they lost the case Steven was awarded 3.5 million Dollars in compensation but they could only afford $300,000 between them,he forgave them and the rest of the compensation fee was dropped.
In 1991 Axl thought Steven was going to die,Axl,Slash and Izzy paid him a visit one last time but Duff was not there for an unknown reason.
In 1996 Steven and Duff went on a small tour of america funded by themselfs called dont give up on Rock n Roll with guest apearances from Slash,Gilby Clarke,Chris Novosolek,Anthony Keids,Run DMC and Greg leins.
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Post by Vans™ on Dec 23, 2004 22:35:21 GMT
He also tried to sue GnR, blaming the band for his drug addictions.
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Post by AXL on Dec 24, 2004 0:39:03 GMT
Oh i thought i put that never mind!
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Post by duffsgal on Mar 15, 2005 6:08:48 GMT
Ok just to clear up a few things. Steven can talk just fine - he has a slight slur but that is all. He didnt stay in contact with Axl - in fact he has not spoken to Axl since he was fired. The rift between him and Slash has only just began to mend and Izzy was the only Member he kept in contact with.
He has just about finished writing his book rumoured to be called 'Bed of Roses' and is currently looking for a publishing deal.
He is currently in the band Adlers Appetite who have realeased an EP which is available on their official website. www.adlersappetite.com And I can tell you the EP is awesome. The band line up is
Steven Adler Jizzy Pearl Keri Kelli Robbie Crane Craig - sorry dont know his last name
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Post by AXL on Mar 25, 2005 22:02:54 GMT
Ok just to clear up a few things. Steven can talk just fine - he has a slight slur but that is all. He didnt stay in contact with Axl - in fact he has not spoken to Axl since he was fired. The rift between him and Slash has only just began to mend and Izzy was the only Member he kept in contact with.
He has just about finished writing his book rumoured to be called 'Bed of Roses' and is currently looking for a publishing deal.
He is currently in the band Adlers Appetite who have realeased an EP which is available on their official website. www.adlersappetite.com And I can tell you the EP is awesome. The band line up is
Steven Adler Jizzy Pearl Keri Kelli Robbie Crane Craig - sorry dont know his last name He did stay in contact with Axl i dunno if hes still in contact with him but he did! And he can barely move his mouth it sucks ass and i saw it on a documentary on Gnr
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Post by stephslash on Mar 31, 2005 4:44:51 GMT
i hered that axl was desperete and asked him to have a talk with him
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Post by Perla on Apr 5, 2005 23:29:35 GMT
Slash MUST had kept contact because they been friends forever!
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Post by duffsgal on Apr 10, 2005 7:28:03 GMT
Ok Steven and Axl did not stay in contact, they have not spoken since Stevie was fired from the band. Slash and Steven have only recently sorted out their problems and are working to rebuild their friendship.
Steven speaks just fine, I have heard him do a couple of audio interviews and apart from a slight slurring, he speaks fine.
Where did you hear that Axl wanted to talk to Stevie, I think that is just wishful thinking by some fans. Axl has no contact with any of the original Members.
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Post by Vans™ on Apr 30, 2005 12:10:06 GMT
Ah, your a mountian of information duffsgal!
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Post by stephslash on Jul 25, 2005 9:37:37 GMT
Wow great info!
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Post by Cinderella Stardust on Aug 30, 2005 20:54:59 GMT
yep ive seen audio interviews too, an his slur is coz of a stroke i think?, correct me if im wrong duffsgal, lol.
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Post by stephslash on Aug 30, 2005 21:42:15 GMT
*I know tht he had a stroke and a heart attake so it could be the combanation
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Post by Perla on Sept 3, 2005 15:41:16 GMT
a haw he'd been friends with slash for longer than what axl aid though.
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