What Did Steven Adler Do To Fit In With Guns N’ Roses Bandmates Slash and Izzy Stradlin? Former Drummer REVEALS

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As a dedicated follower and admirer of Guns N’ Roses, I have always been captivated by the tumultuous journey of their drummers, particularly Steven Adler. His story, as depicted in the recent docuseries “Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal,” is a poignant reminder of the darker side of fame and the allure of excess that often comes with it.

Over their extensive career, Guns N’ Roses have cycled through six different drummers. It was Steven Adler who helped catapult them into the spotlight during the late ’80s. Yet, this success was not without its challenges, and Adler himself has spoken about these struggles in a recently released documentary series.

The “Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal” is a documentary series on Paramount+ that delves into many untold stories about the band, featuring Steven Adler discussing his tenure with Guns N’ Roses during their Appetite for Destruction period.

During their conversation, Adler opens up about his struggle with drug addiction, mentioning that he wasn’t alone in this habit.

In episode 3 of the documentary, he inquired, “Who on earth did you assume I was playing with?” He went on to clarify that Slash, the lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, and Izzy Stradlin, their rhythm guitarist, were the musicians accompanying him.

Initially, I found myself drawn into drug use, yearning to join the circles of the individuals mentioned earlier as a means to belong and fit in.

Unfortunately, those first two hits had become a part of his lifestyle.

Well, here I go again, proving my own foolishness, I gave it another shot,” Adler went on to say. Later, he mentioned that it was the third attempt which finally had a ‘magical’ effect on him, and that’s when he developed an affinity for the substances.

Unfamiliar with the background? It was actually Adler’s struggle with drug addiction that ultimately resulted in his exit from the group. Despite being asked to leave by the band, this situation unfortunately failed to serve as a catalyst for change for Adler.

During the interview, Adler shared that when he was expelled from the band, he found himself unsure about the direction of his life. He was faced with the option of forging a new path forward or continuing along the same trajectory.

And he continued to abuse the drugs.

90s MTV interview saw Axl Rose, the lead vocalist, explaining that Steven Adler was dismissed from the group due to a series of ultimatums being issued. In fact, the band went as far as making Steven sign a contract stipulating his removal if he continued using drugs.

Following Adler’s departure, Matt Sorum from The Cult went on to join the band. More recently, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 and has maintained sobriety since 2008 for extended periods. He has also shared the stage with Guns N’ Roses on numerous occasions.

Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal can be streamed on Paramount+.

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2024-09-20 09:22