Steven Adler Facts for Kids

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Adler in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Michael Coletti
Born	(1965-01-22) January 22, 1965 (age 60) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock heavy metal glam metal
Occupation(s)	Musician songwriter
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1982–1991 1998–present

Steven Adler (born Michael Coletti; January 22, 1965) is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer and a songwriter for the famous hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He became very successful with the band in the late 1980s.

After leaving Guns N' Roses in 1990, he formed his earlier band Road Crew again. He also played briefly with BulletBoys. In the 2000s, Adler was the drummer for the band Adler's Appetite. From 2012, he played drums for the band Adler. In early 2017, he decided not to continue with the band.

Steven Adler was honored in 2012 when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N' Roses.

Life and Music Career
Discography
See also

Life and Music Career

Early Life and Starting Music (1965–1984)

Steven Adler was born Michael Coletti in Cleveland, Ohio. His mother later moved with her children to Los Angeles, California. Steven was renamed by his mother and later took his stepfather's last name, Adler. He has an older brother, Kenny, and a younger half-brother, Jamie.

Steven grew up in the San Fernando Valley. When he was 13, he moved to Hollywood. While in junior high, he became friends with Saul Hudson, who later became known as Slash. They met when Steven had a skateboarding accident and Slash helped him. Steven learned to play the drums during high school.

In 1983, Steven formed a band called Road Crew with his childhood friend Slash. They looked for a bassist and found Duff McKagan. They worked on music together, including ideas that would later become songs for Guns N' Roses.

Joining Guns N' Roses (1985–1990)

In June 1985, Steven Adler joined Guns N' Roses. The band was started by Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, and other musicians. After the original drummer left, Steven and Slash joined their friend Duff McKagan to complete the band. They played in famous nightclubs like the Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy. They also opened for bigger bands in 1985 and 1986. The band signed with Geffen Records in March 1986.

In July 1987, Guns N' Roses released their first album, Appetite for Destruction. This album has sold over 30 million copies around the world. It is one of the best-selling debut albums ever in the United States. In December, Steven broke his hand during a tour. Another drummer, Fred Coury, filled in for him for a few shows until he recovered.

In November 1988, Guns N' Roses released G N' R Lies. This album sold over five million copies in the US. Steven was not able to perform at the American Music Awards in January 1989. Don Henley played drums for him. Steven later left Guns N' Roses in July 1990. He had played his last show with the band on April 7, 1990.

Music After Guns N' Roses (1990–Present)

After leaving Guns N' Roses, Steven Adler continued to make music. He reformed his band Road Crew with new members. They recorded an album and gained some attention.

In 1998, Steven joined the band BulletBoys. They recorded an album and planned a tour.

Adler's Appetite (2003–2011)

In 2003, Steven formed a band called Suki Jones, which later became Adler's Appetite. The band included singer Jizzy Pearl and other musicians. They toured the US and Europe, playing many songs from Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction album. They also played songs by bands like Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin.

In September 2003, Steven's former Guns N' Roses bandmates, Slash and Izzy Stradlin, joined Adler's Appetite on stage for some songs. In January 2005, Adler's Appetite released an EP (a short album) with four original songs and some cover songs. They then toured the US, Europe, Japan, and Argentina. In July 2007, Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan also joined Adler's Appetite on stage for a show.

In 2010, Steven Adler worked with Slash on Slash's first solo album. Steven played drums on a song called "Baby Can't Drive." Later that year, Adler's Appetite released new songs called "Alive," "Stardog," and "Fading."

Adler and Guest Appearances (2011–2016)

In 2011, Steven formed a new band simply called Adler. The band included guitarist Lonny Paul, singer-guitarist Jacob Bunton, and bassist Johnny Martin. Steven said he was very excited about the music they were making.

The band recorded their first album, Back from the Dead, which was released on November 26, 2012. The album featured guest appearances from Slash and John 5.

On April 14, 2012, Steven Adler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N' Roses. He performed at the ceremony with Slash, Duff McKagan, and other musicians. Steven said it was a great honor and a dream come true.

In 2013, Adler's planned US tour was postponed.

On July 6, 2016, Steven Adler joined Guns N' Roses on stage during their "Not in This Lifetime..." tour in Cincinnati, Ohio. He played two songs, "Out Ta Get Me" and "My Michelle." This was his first time performing with the band since 1990. He also made other guest appearances with Guns N' Roses in Nashville, Los Angeles, and Buenos Aires.

Adler's Appetite Returns (2017–Present)

In 2018, it was announced that Adler's Appetite would return to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Appetite for Destruction.

Steven Adler is scheduled to perform in Warsaw, Indiana, on June 20, 2025. He will be performing as "Steven Adler of Guns N' Roses."

Discography

with Guns N' Roses

Appetite for Destruction (1987)
G N' R Lies (1988)
"Civil War" (1990)
Use Your Illusion II (1991)
Live Era 87-93 (1999)
Greatest Hits (2004)
"Shadow of Your Love" (2018)

with Adler's Appetite

Extended Plays

Adler's Appetite (2005)
Alive (2012)

Singles

"Alive" (2010)
"Stardog" (2010)
"Fading" (2010)

with Adler Z'Nuff

Extended Plays

Adler Z'Nuff (2010)

with Adler

Studio Albums

Back from the Dead (2012)