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Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler reveals his heroin habit started with bandmates Slash and Izzy Stradlin: ‘I wanted to be a part of what they were doing’

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As I delve into the world of rock ‘n’ roll icons, I can’t help but feel awe-struck by the resilience and passion that these artists exhibit, especially Steven Adler. His journey with Guns N’ Roses is a testament to the power of teamwork and the unbreakable bond shared among musicians who create magic together.

Steven Adler, who once played drums for Guns N’ Roses, recently disclosed that his ’80s heroin addiction stemmed from an attempt to align himself socially with his bandmates Slash and Izzy Stradlin.

In a scene from the third episode of Paramount+’s docuseries, Nöthin’ But a Good Time, the 59-year-old percussionist inquired, “Who on earth did you believe I was doing those with?

‘When I started doing heroin, I wanted to be a part of what Slash and Izzy were doing.’

Steven (previously known as Michael Coletti) went on to say: ‘I took two attempts, never feeling that unwell before in my entire life. Yet, here’s the kicker, I had to give it another try. And guess what? The third time was magical. I fell head over heels for it.’

Initially, Adler became part of the three-time Grammy-nominated group in 1985. However, by 1989, he had sought treatment for drug addiction issues that ultimately caused him to have a heart attack and two strokes.

‘Steven didn’t leave the band,’ frontman Axl Rose clarified to MTV News’ Kurt Loder in 1990.

‘Steven lost his job. We gave him several warnings. We even made him agree in writing that if he resorted to drug use again, he would be terminated. Unfortunately, Steven seemed unable to break free from his drug habit.’

Originating from Ohio but raised in LA, the musician was swiftly substituted by Matt Sorum. Afterwards, he allegedly got a compensation check worth $2.25M and a 15% share of royalties for the songs he produced as part of his court case against GNR, which was privately resolved in 1993.

Steven shared, “I’ve had a deep affection for collaborative efforts since day one. This is why forming a band held great significance for me, as it allowed us to work collectively and produce music.

After being tossed out by my team, I found myself at a loss for what to do next. I realized I had two options: improve further or persist with my current actions. In the end, I chose to carry on with what I was already doing. To be honest, I was deeply affected by this situation.

In the late 90s, Adler found herself embroiled in a series of incidents leading to charges of heroin possession, disorderly conduct, and battery in 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 respectively.

In both 2008 and 2011, Mr. Brownstone made efforts to overcome his dependencies on heroin, valium, alcohol, cocaine, and marijuana during seasons two and five of VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, as well as the subsequent series Sober House in 2009.

In 2012, Steven, who had his last rehabilitation in 2013, once again teamed up with bandmates Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, and Dizzy Reed. This was for the formal induction of Guns N’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In 2016, Adler performed with a Los Angeles hard rock band for four shows during their $584.2 million, 175-date Not in This Lifetime… Tour.

‘I just loved being part of a team,’ the My Appetite for Destruction author gushed.

‘And Guns N’ Roses, the five of us, were a great f***ing team.’

Band Guns N’ Roses, who recently released their new song “The General” in January, have achieved global success by selling more than 100 million records and boast a massive following of approximately 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Jeff Tremaine’s three-part documentary series, debuted on Tuesday, is inspired by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock’s 2021 book “Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ’80s Hard Rock Revolution.” (Paraphrased)

This book, titled “Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal,” includes conversations with artists such as Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt, Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo, Riki Rachtman, Corey Taylor, and Steve-O. These interviews offer a unique insight into the world of ’80s hair metal.

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2024-09-20 09:18

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