Steven Comments On Hot Topic GNR Questions

[Malcolm]

 Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler recently spoke to U-Press Telegram about his new group, ADLER'S APPETITE, and the possibility of a reunion of GNR's original lineup. Several excerpts from the interview follow:

On performing the classic GNR tunes with ADLER'S APPETITE:

"The songs sound how they're supposed to. This is the closest you're going to get to what we used to be, until the five of us get back together."

On the post-GUNS N' ROSES years:

"I didn't live 15 years of my life the way I wish ? It was a very hard thing that happened to me, leaving the GNR guys. It took me many years to be able to handle it and move on."

On his drug addiction:

"When I was looking out at the people through the door, and my dogs looked at me and said, 'Hey, Steve, if there was somebody out there, we'd tell you.' That's when I decided to put the pipe down. It was time to do something."

On GUNS N' ROSES' success and seeing everything he and childhood friend, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash, worked so hard for slip away:

"It was everything we dreamed of. Me and Slash threw a TV out a window of the Hyatt on Sunset. We did everything we always wanted to do and we always thought that that's what rock 'n' roll was about. If you were a rock star, that's what you did. They didn't have those 'Behind the Music' things back then."

On the possibility that the original GUNS N' ROSES lineup will take the stage one more time:

"Let's get it together. So many bands are getting back together and being successful again. If anybody could be as huge as ever, it would be the five of us."

[Carlos_f_Rose]

Hi everyone...
I just want to tell that if STEVEN Adler wishes to be in GNR again.. I think that would be the coolest thing ever... take that brain out...  anyway... If We have to be realistic that is not going to happen not a chance in life...  And by the way... I think old gnr songs performed by Adler must sound extremely excellent because he was one important part of the success and writing  songs...

[PeterCoffin]

That man is an idiot. If there ever was a person that needs to give it up, it is Steven Adler.

[DeadHorse]

Will this guy ever give it up. It's over Corky, move on, the rest of the guys have. It's pretty frinkin' pathetic the way this guy continues to mooch of the G n' r name. Fuck he's even selling the part of the Appetite cover with his skull as a shirt or poster, talk about pathetic.

VR are doing fine and are pretty sucessfull too. Also, I don't think Axl's about to give up this album he's been working on for the past 10 years. Corky's creative juices dried up the minute the guys saced this bag of monkey shit and I don't think they're going to drop everything they are doing now because this wannabe drummer wants to.

I wonder how the rest of his bandmates feels about his "total commitment" towards their band. Then again it makes perfect since why their singer left.

[joeyramone]

Will this guy ever give it up. It's over Corky, move on, the rest of the guys have. It's pretty frinkin' pathetic the way this guy continues to mooch of the G n' r name. Fuck he's even selling the part of the Appetite cover with his skull as a shirt or poster, talk about pathetic.

VR are doing fine and are pretty sucessfull too. Also, I don't think Axl's about to give up this album he's been working on for the past 10 years. Corky's creative juices dried up the minute the guys saced this bag of monkey shit and I don't think they're going to drop everything they are doing now because this wannabe drummer wants to.
I wonder how the rest of his bandmates feels about his "total commitment" towards their band. Then again it makes perfect since why their singer left.

dude c'mon this guy was in the original band, and he's the only one who seems to care about the "real" GnR. Its not like a reunion would hurt any of the guys current music projects. He loved that band more than anything, and dont judge his "commitment to the band" because unless u were there with the band on a regular basis in 1990 nobody will ever know what exactly happened right before Stevens departure. Show the guy some respect. You call him a wannabe drummer... like i dunno how to even reply to that, just an overall pathetic comment...

[Mr Cowbell ?]

PeterCoffin and Deadhorse are dead on.  Alder might of been an important part of GnR back in the day (that is debatable) but his little cover band and he is always hoping to get back in GnR for a reunion because he knows a original line up reunion would MAKE ALOT OF MONEY and he would get a killer share.  I am more interested in seeing this guy work on an album with ANYONE and not do covers, since people think he is a good song writer.  He's living on a hope and  a prair that GnR will get back together and if he is too stupid to Realize Axl is over the original lineup and Slash and Duff would rather play with sorum then Alder is still high..... maybe high on illusions.

[HK-47]

If a reunion were ever announced (in Bizzaro world, maybe) I would personally push Steven Adler under a bus. I don't particularly like Matt Sorum, but pond scum is a step up from Adler. That's harsh, I know, but it's also true, so I think that's okay.

[joeyramone]

If a reunion were ever announced (in Bizzaro world, maybe) I would personally push Steven Adler under a bus. I don't particularly like Matt Sorum, but pond scum is a step up from Adler. That's harsh, I know, but it's also true, so I think that's okay.

please go away...

[Mr Cowbell ?]

If a reunion were ever announced (in Bizzaro world, maybe) I would personally push Steven Adler under a bus. I don't particularly like Matt Sorum, but pond scum is a step up from Adler. That's harsh, I know, but it's also true, so I think that's okay.

Although I don't agree on the level you do, I think everyone here can agree that Adler isn't in it for the music, but to live off his GnR success to make money and he knows a REUNION would make the most. If he could make the most money playing with Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart and Bootsy Collins Adler would do that. He is in it for the Money

[duffsgal]

You people bag Steven a lot, yet claim to all be GN'R fans.? How can you hate someone that was part of the band that made Appetite - I dont get it, what has the guy ever done to you.? So what if he wants a reunion, good on him, at least he is honest about it.?
And for those that claim Steven cant play the drums - if he couldnt play, then how in gods name would he have got into the band in the first place.?

[Jizzo]

The EP he made that cameout earlier this year shows he still has the chops.

[HK-47]

You people bag Steven a lot, yet claim to all be GN'R fans.? How can you hate someone that was part of the band that made Appetite - I dont get it, what has the guy ever done to you.? So what if he wants a reunion, good on him, at least he is honest about it.?
And for those that claim Steven cant play the drums - if he couldnt play, then how in gods name would he have got into the band in the first place.?

He can (or did) play reasonably well. Not exactly earth shattering, but useful. And he did play on a great album. Neither of those things outweigh the fact that he wasted his talent and the better part of his life on drugs, I find that impossible to respect or like. Add to that the fact that he's clearly a total leech and, well, I think I'm being very generous by making two whole posts about him.

[tomass74]

I think he gets alot of shit. Who cares if he wants a reunion??? I also think he loves playing music.

[hyperionmax2003]

I think he needs more coke money...

[Mikkamakka]

If a reunion were ever announced (in Bizzaro world, maybe) I would personally push Steven Adler under a bus. I don't particularly like Matt Sorum, but pond scum is a step up from Adler. That's harsh, I know, but it's also true, so I think that's okay.

Although I don't agree on the level you do, I think everyone here can agree that Adler isn't in it for the music, but to live off his GnR success to make money and he knows a REUNION would make the most. If he could make the most money playing with Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart and Bootsy Collins Adler would do that. He is in it for the Money

When I saw Steven with AA he looked like someone who was really enjoying playin'. He was the old Steven, played with a big smile on his face. He has to pay his bills so he needs some money, but he's more around for playin'. He's a musician, you know, and unlike some rockstars he still finds pleasure in doin' his job.

[the dirt]

If a reunion were ever announced (in Bizzaro world, maybe) I would personally push Steven Adler under a bus. I don't particularly like Matt Sorum, but pond scum is a step up from Adler. That's harsh, I know, but it's also true, so I think that's okay.

No it's not ok.

Although I don't agree on the level you do, I think everyone here can agree that Adler isn't in it for the music, but to live off his GnR success to make money and he knows a REUNION would make the most. If he could make the most money playing with Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart and Bootsy Collins Adler would do that. He is in it for the Money

You say this about a guy who's (somewhat) defeated a horrible addiction and waht not... and was an OG.

What do you call a Richard fortus? He'll play with anyone, and enjoy dong it for the $$$. And he'll do it with a smile on his face and love it, and he'll glady play any set of notes you want without a complaint.

You can be Britney Spears, Nena , The GO GO Boys, whoever. Don't tell me he plays and contributes with more passion than he does for anything else.

At least PoPs has the smile for the tunes he was a part of and loved before he chased the dragon.

[tomass74]

I saw AA twice and the second night I was hanging out outside after the show with Steven and we were about to puff a doobie.  He has some serious health issues and it takes him ALOT to perform and he does it because he loves it. Anyway he was real sick after the show and was throwing up and shit and someone came out and said that the crowd was shouting for more.  No wthere wasn'y many peopl ethere but Steven sucked it up, put a big smile on his face and ran in and played another song even though it was killing him.  People around here are pretty harsh and although he is fucked up he was honestly one of the nicest dudes I ever met. The guy has a god damn wheelchair backstage and touring is no walk in the park for him . He isn't making much cash off playing these small gigs. The guy must have said 100 times over the times I met him how lucky he is to be able to still play rock n' roll. People around here are pretty fucking hostile and it really sucks because Steven is just a genuine nice guy....

[Carlos_f_Rose]

I think Steven Adler is the Only former GNR that has talked about a Reunion,  maybe because he doesnt give up hope.... and that is cool...

[DaBrookman]

That man is an idiot. If there ever was a person that needs to give it up, it is Steven Adler.

You are an idiot. Fuck off bitch.

[DaBrookman]

Will this guy ever give it up. It's over Corky, move on, the rest of the guys have. It's pretty frinkin' pathetic the way this guy continues to mooch of the G n' r name. Fuck he's even selling the part of the Appetite cover with his skull as a shirt or poster, talk about pathetic.

VR are doing fine and are pretty sucessfull too. Also, I don't think Axl's about to give up this album he's been working on for the past 10 years. Corky's creative juices dried up the minute the guys saced this bag of monkey shit and I don't think they're going to drop everything they are doing now because this wannabe drummer wants to.

I wonder how the rest of his bandmates feels about his "total commitment" towards their band. Then again it makes perfect since why their singer left.

Dude, if you were here I'd kick your ass. Mooch? The guy was in the band from the beginning. Early on, he was responsible for getting a shitload of people to the shows, and that's what fucking counted back then! That's what got them noticed! As for the skull thing, that was my doing, it's something I came up with and went with. Steven never suggested it. As far as the "Corky" shit, what a fucking rude asshole you are!