Steven Adler: Difference between revisions

Following his departure from Guns N' Roses, according to Adler, he was set to join [[AC/DC]] and relocate to Australia.{{cn|date=January 2017}} However, during the [[1990 MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Awards]] in September 1990, Axl Rose announced Adler's firing onstage and branded him a drug addict,<ref name="MTV-BB"/> which Adler said caused AC/DC's manager to withdraw their offer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crashing the Video |publisher=Crazewire |url=http://crazewire.com/features/20041018460.php |date=2004-10-24 |accessdate=2015-03-07 |deadurl=unfit |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041024150536/http://crazewire.com/features/20041018460.php |archivedate=October 24, 2004 }}</ref> Adler instead reformed Road Crew with a new line-up, consisting of former [[Vain (band)|Vain]] members singer Davy Vain, guitarist Jamie Scott, and bassist Ashley Mitchell, along with guitarist Shawn Rorie.<ref>{{cite web | last = Rosen | first = Steven | title = Steven Adler: 'I'm Finally Starting to Get the Recognition that I Deserve' | publisher = [[Ultimate Guitar Archive]] | date = 2010-07-28 | accessdate = 2011-06-01 | url = http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/steven_adler_im_finally_starting_to_get_the_recognition_that_i_deserve.html | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110925053514/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/steven_adler_im_finally_starting_to_get_the_recognition_that_i_deserve.html | archivedate = 2011-09-25 | df = }}</ref> They recorded an album and attracted attention from a major label, but due to Adler's persistent drug problems, the group disbanded shortly thereafter.<ref name="CR"/> Adler then entered a prolonged, self-imposed exile from the music industry; he later recalled, "I wish I could say that I did a lot of traveling or self-improvement, but all I actually did was sit on the couch and get high—while the TV watched me. It was a very, very hard time."<ref name="CR"/>

A year after his dismissal, in July 1991, Adler filed a lawsuit against his former Guns N' Roses band mates, contending that he was fired because the opiate-blocking drug he had been taking to aid his detox interfered with his concentration.<ref name="EW"/> He also alleged that the contract he had been made to sign took away his financial interest in the band, stating, "I was told that every time I did heroin, the band would fine me $2,000. ... What these contracts actually said was that the band were paying me $2,000 to leave. They were taking my royalties, all my writing credits. They didn't like me any more and just wanted me gone."<ref name="CR"/> The case was settled out of court in 1993; Adler received a back-payment check of $2,250,000 and was granted 15% of the royalties for everything he recorded prior to his departure.<ref name="MS2">{{cite web | url = http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1138&Itemid=37 | title = Part II: Steven Adler Ex-Guns N' Roses Drummer | publisher = Metal Sludge. | date = 2006-01-22 | accessdate = 2011-06-01 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927225414/http://www.metalsludge.tv/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1138&Itemid=37 | archivedate = 2007-09-27 | df = }}</ref><ref name="Melt">{{cite news | last = Kent | first = Nick | url = http://arts.guardian.co.uk/fridayreview/story/0,12102,867713,00.html | title = Meltdown | newspaper = [[The Guardian]] | date = 2003-01-03 | accessdate = 2011-06-01}}</ref>

In 2003, Adler formed the band Suki Jones, later renamed [[Adler's Appetite]], with singer [[Jizzy Pearl]], former [[Slash's Snakepit]] guitarist [[Keri Kelli]], Faster Pussycat guitarist [[Brent Muscat]], and former Ratt bassist [[Robbie Crane]].<ref name="Name">{{cite web | title = Former Guns N' Roses Drummer Chooses Name For New Project | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2003-03-01 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=10152 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606042210/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=10152 | archivedate = 2011-06-06 | df = }}</ref> With an ever-changing line-up due to members' previous commitments, the band toured the US and Europe throughout 2003 and 2004, playing mostly songs off Guns N' Roses' debut album ''Appetite for Destruction'', as well as material by [[Aerosmith]], [[Led Zeppelin]], and [[Queen (band)|Queen]].<ref name="Name"/> In September 2003, Adler's Appetite performed a show at the [[Key Club]] in Hollywood, where they were joined on stage by Adler's former Guns N' Roses band mates Slash and Izzy Stradlin, for renditions of "Mr. Brownstone", "Paradise City", and "[[Knockin' on Heaven's Door]]".<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title = Three-Fifths Of Classic Guns N' Roses Line-up Reunited at Hollywood Gig | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2003-09-23 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=15400 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606042658/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=15400 | archivedate = 2011-06-06 | df = }}</ref>

In January 2005, Adler's Appetite—minus Brent Muscat, who had departed the band—released through their official website a [[Adler's Appetite (EP)|self-titled EP]], which featured four original songs and the covers "Hollywood" by [[Thin Lizzy]] and "[[Draw the Line (song)|Draw the Line]]" by Aerosmith. The release was followed by a tour of the US, Europe, Japan, and Argentina. Later that year, the band announced plans to release a full-length album through [[Shrapnel Records]],<ref>{{cite web | title = Adler's Appetite: West Coast, European Tour Dates Announced | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2005-11-22 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=44594 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606043828/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=44594 | archivedate = 2011-06-06 | df = }}</ref> but it failed to materialize. In July 2007, the group played another show at the Key Club, as part of their tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of ''Appetite for Destruction'', during which they were joined on stage by former Guns N' Roses members Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan.<ref>{{cite web | title = Full Guns N' Roses Reunion Fails to Materialize at Adler's Appetite Concert | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2007-07-29 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=77756 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606044208/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=77756 | archivedate = 2011-06-06 | df = }}</ref> Although Slash was also in attendance, he did not join the band on stage, stating that he did not want to encourage the notion of a Guns N' Roses reunion.<ref>{{cite web | title = Steven Adler Holding Out Hope for a Reunion | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2007-07-31 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=77865}}</ref>

In 2010, Adler collaborated with his former Guns N' Roses band mate Slash on the latter's [[Slash (album)|self-titled debut solo album]], which was released in April. He appeared on the track "Baby Can't Drive", along with [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]] bassist [[Flea (musician)|Flea]], [[Alice Cooper]], and [[Nicole Scherzinger]]. The song was featured on an expanded edition of the album released by ''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]''.<ref>{{cite web | last = Vinnicombe | first = Chris | title = Slash solo album interview: the track-by-track guide | publisher = MusicRadar.com | date = 2010-03-04 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/slash-solo-album-interview-the-track-by-track-guide-238767/16#content}}</ref> The following July, Adler's Appetite—consisting of Adler, singer [[Rick Stitch]], guitarists [[Michael Thomas (American musician)|Michael Thomas]] and [[Alex Grossi]], and bassist Chip Z'nuff—released the single "Alive", in conjunction with the release of Adler's autobiography ''My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N' Roses''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Adler's Appetite Releases Full Version of 'Alive' Single | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2010-11-03 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=148795 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In December, the band released two more singles, entitled "Stardog" and "Fading".<ref>{{cite web | title = Adler's Appetite: Two New Songs Released | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2010-12-27 | accessdate = 2011-06-02 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=151526 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2011, following another relapse, Adler participated in the fifth season of ''Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew''.

In 2011, Adler formed a new band, simply called [[Adler (band)|Adler]], with guitarist Lonny Paul, who had been a member of Adler's Appetite prior to the breakup, and singer-guitarist Jacob Bunton of [[Lynam (band)|Lynam]] and formerly of [[Mars Electric]],<ref name="Adler">{{cite web | title = Steven Adler Joins Forces with Lynam's Jacob Bunton in Adler | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2012-03-15 | accessdate = 2012-04-15 | url = http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171277 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> with the lineup later rounded out by former [[L.A. Guns]] member Johnny Martin on bass. Steven Adler stated, "I love the music that we're creating! I haven't been this excited about my band since the [[Guns N' Roses]] days."<ref name="Adler"/> The band recorded their debut album in Los Angeles with producers [[Jeff Pilson]] and Jay Ruston.<ref name="Debut Details">{{cite web | title = Adler Debut Album Details | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2012-09-24 | accessdate = 2012-09-24 | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=179830}}</ref> Titled ''[[Back from the Dead (Adler album)|Back from the Dead]]'' , the album features guest appearances from Slash and [[John 5 (guitarist)|John 5]],<ref name="Debut Details"/><ref>{{cite web | title = Rob Zombie Guitarist John 5 to Guest on Adler Debut | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2012-03-20 | accessdate = 2012-04-15 | url = http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171517}}</ref> and was released on November 26, 2012, via [[New Ocean Media]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Adler: Entire 'Back from the Dead' Album Available for Streaming | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2012-11-21 | accessdate = 2013-12-01 | url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/adler-entire-back-from-the-dead-album-available-for-streaming/}}</ref> The album's release was preceded by the single "The One That You Hated", which was released on April 10 via [[iTunes Store|iTunes]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Adler: Debut Single Available for Streaming | publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = 2012-04-06 | accessdate = 2012-04-15 | url = http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172322}}</ref>