Steven Comments On Hot Topic GNR Questions

[DaBrookman]

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.

Sure, buddy, "pushing somebody under a bus" is okay! Dude, get some fucking help, you psycho..it's just a band, your comments are insane.

[DaBrookman]

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.

GNR's reputation was based in the drug culture! And they were all leaches! Bumming money and smokes, whatever...That was part of their scumbag appeal. So what, your boys become millionaires, and THAT'S when you dig them? Whatever dude

[DaBrookman]

I think he needs more coke money...

Man, you guys are just brutal. At least Steven shows up to the shows and plays for the people who paid and expect to see him. And he always gives it his all, even if there's 15 of us there! The guy has spirit. He'll never diss his audience, no matter how small or large. Is that something to respect!?

[jarmo]

That's GN'R fans for you.

Always attacking at least one member (past or present) about their personal issues.....




/jarmo

[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.

GNR's reputation was based in the drug culture! And they were all leaches! Bumming money and smokes, whatever...That was part of their scumbag appeal. So what, your boys become millionaires, and THAT'S when you dig them? Whatever dude

"Like, whatevah dude!"
Yeah, all the guys in GNR did drugs and yeah, they were all thieving gits at one point but most of them hav matured and moved on, or at least attempted to. Being a broke-ass drug addict when you're a kid is bad enough but still being one decades later, after you've made major coin is something else entirely. 

[WAR41]

wow, just wow.... some of that is pretty harsh.  I am an avid supporter of Popcorn.  I have always wondered why people think him and Sorum are interchangable.  Even when I first got into GNR and didnt know that it was a different drummer on UYI and AFD I thought the drumming on AFD was better.

In the end if there has to be one original member missing of course it will be him.  But if you can choose between either, I would rather have the Adler. 

[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.

Sure, buddy, "pushing somebody under a bus" is okay! Dude, get some fucking help, you psycho..it's just a band, your comments are insane.

This may come as a surprise to you but; I wouldn't really push him under a bus


Oh, and for the record, yes, my opinions about Steven are definately harsh and probably quite unfair. I don't pretend that they're reasonable, nor am I being 100% serious. He just happens to conform to my personal "worthless  rockstar" archetype, so I rib him, or his fans I suppose, a little. It's all in good fun

[WAR41]

haha don't worry man, I didn't take what you said as 100% true.  I actually laughed a little bit when I read it.  The pond scum comment came out of left field and that was pretty funny. 

I have always liked the dude, and my friend all like him.  We actually make fun of him a lot.  I mean, its obvious that he was the brains behind AFD, Lies, and all of the UYI material.  Good old Popcorn.  But you know what, in my eyes he was still a part of the band and made it what it was.  Plus he used a cowbell!  How can he not have God status along with Axl??

[HK-47]

haha don't worry man, I didn't take what you said as 100% true.? I actually laughed a little bit when I read it.? The pond scum comment came out of left field and that was pretty funny.?

I have always liked the dude, and my friend all like him.? We actually make fun of him a lot.? I mean, its obvious that he was the brains behind AFD, Lies, and all of the UYI material.? Good old Popcorn.? But you know what, in my eyes he was still a part of the band and made it what it was.? Plus he used a cowbell!? How can he not have God status along with Axl??

Y'know, he'd have risen in my estimation if he'd just squeezed in a little more cowbell.

[hyperionmax2003]

Man, you guys are just brutal. At least Steven shows up to the shows and plays for the people who paid and expect to see him. And he always gives it his all, even if there's 15 of us there! The guy has spirit. He'll never diss his audience, no matter how small or large. Is that something to respect!?

? ?Posted on: Today at 02:23:45 AM Posted by: DaBrookman
I totally agree with you.? I respect his spirit, but I truelly believe he puts the drugs before his own personal health/wealth.

While Weiland doesnt need 'coke' money? ? ?

? ? Posted on: Today at 07:37:31 AM Posted by: ESTRANGED

I believe Mr.Weiland has been clean since shortly after joining the band.? Geez, don't you read the news articles printed on the main page?? A few of them describe how his life has changed for the better since stayting off the drugs.



Oh, and watch out for the cowbell,the very dangerous instrument of rock legend.

[DaBrookman]

I should not post in forums after drinking! Sorry about the strong language, I let myself get sucked into this hate-fest! I do believe I have better reson to defend the guy than most of the folks do to bash him. He's a good friend and a cool guy. I have a new job thanks to him. Plus, he is so friendly with his fans! Anyone that has met him knows this. Also, I think that Steven is the Groove of AFD! When you see AA, it's not like some awkward version of those songs! They sound right on - just like the record!
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I often passionately bash Ashlee Simpson!
So there ya go... it's all in fun.

[thejungle]

its funny people defend weiland (rightly) by saying he's been clean since joining theband or whatever, but people say some utterly inhuman (or plain unfunny) things about adler because he still smokes weed - as if he's on heroin. surely it would be obvious if he was that far out there. i have to say though, i was concerned that out of all the band in AA he was the only one doing shots or drinking beer during the gig. but it was like, 2 bottles and a shot in 80 minutes.

but it seems most of the people who defend him have actually seen the band live, which says alot to me.

[IzzyDutch]

I like Steven's drumming. He's got the groove and he can still play very good, the EP shows that. What I like about his drumming is that his drumtracks on the songs always makes the song stick out. It's never the same old standard thing, it's different every time. I think his attitude is great and you can see that when he's playing, he always has a big smile on his face.

[D]

Ill sum this point up very quickly

difference in Scott and Steven is

Scott took responsibility for his drug habit and did something about it before it was too late and he always laid the blame on one person:Scott Weiland

Steven Adler however chose drugs over GNR, was given opportunities to get clean and didnt, almost killed Axl's wife, had a stroke and only afterwards tried to get clean

but on BTM or any interview I've ever seen he always passes the buck and places the blame on everyone else

I find nothing more pathetic then when he said on BTM that "they did everything they could to take everything away from me" or whatever he said.

He needs to realize that he:Steven Adler is to blame, not everyone else

he'd be a lot better off

I hate people who cant own up and take responsibility for their own problems and fuck ups.

its sad and pathetic.

[DaBrookman]

See, now there you go....that's what you believed happened. Also, there is your opinion. Don't treat it like gospel because you've read a lot on the subject or whatever, and perceive what is the truth. I mean Scott wasn't ever kicked out of the biggest band in the world. That's where Steven places blame. But on his addiction that followed he knows it's all him. It's a different dynamic. You are relying on hearsay...You know what I'm saying? I mean you weren't there, so technically you don't know. I wasn't there, but I'm not attacking someone making accusations. So what do you have to prove? You clearly have an unfavorable opinion of the man, that's the only thing certain in your post. I hate people who attack others under nothing more than assumptions.

[thejungle]

yeah if you actually read what steven says about drugs in recent interviews he blames himself, like the band he nearly started before AA, but he fucked it up because he was still on drugs. he blames himself and i'm surprised at how honest he is about it.

[D]

he is a great drummer, better than sorum but i have no sympathy or pity for drug addicts.

[duffsgal]

Posted by: DaBrookman?
I should not post in forums after drinking! Sorry about the strong language, I let myself get sucked into this hate-fest!

You have nothing to apologise for Brook.? Some people on this board just have it in for Steven and yet I can guarantee that if they ever met him they would be the first ones greasing up to him for a photo and autograph.? Besides, everything you said was true!! ?

[StradlinRose]

Man Adler sure sounds fucked up in that interview.

I personally would lose my mind with excitement if the original lineup got back together for a reunion tour.

That would be like...words cannot describe...

But it's Axl's call, not anyone elses.

[KeVoRkIaN]

he is a great drummer, better than sorum but i have no sympathy or pity for drug addicts.

Better than Sorum??? Doubtful
I like Steven but man - that is harsh....to Sorum

And I don't even think Sorum is that great