Steven Adler Arrested In LA

Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler was arrested on Friday in Hollywood for alleged drug possession.

Los Angeles police spokesman Richard French says the 43-year-old Adler was arrested around 4 a.m. Friday by officers called to a home where a man reportedly was creating a disturbance and refusing to leave.

Adler was booked for investigation of possessing narcotics, being under the influence and for an outstanding warrant. He was jailed on $45,000 bail.

Adler was an original member of Guns N' Roses but was fired from the band in 1990 due to excessive drug use.

Thansk for the report to Billboard.com.

Comments

[aaciseric]

I hope hes not back on drugs, hes already screwed up his entire life because of them, he can barely speak and was fired from one of the biggest bands in the world, how many times can you make the same mistakes.

[Vrstone87]

/facepalm

[Sly Stone]

aaciseric: thats what drugs do, even after anthony kiedis'(RHCP) best friend hillel Slovak died because of drugs anthony stilled continued to use, and if that doesn't stop someone then not much can, only they themselves can get off if they want to thats the only way.

[polaroidvision]

lol. kicked out of GnR for excessive drug use? how much was he taking?

[Johnny Trash]

Man he's been on Coke & Smack for over 20 years now. How he's still alive is a mystery to me.

[aaciseric]

polaroidvision wrote:

lol. kicked out of GnR for excessive drug use? how much was he taking?

So much that he couldn't make it the whole way through a song anymore, it's an ironic way to get kicked out of Gnr really.

[painkiller7724]

Just shows how rock stars can get messed up by drugs. Hope Adler quits drugs like Nikki Sixx.

[TheAngryMob875]

painkiller7724 wrote:

Just shows how rock stars can get messed up by drugs. Hope Adler quits drugs like Nikki Sixx.

After Nikki Sixx died and was actually brought back to life, he went home and the first thing he did was shot up. He claims he's off it and i bet he is, but Adler bein like Sixx wouldn't be very progressive. But I get waht your sayin. Hope he can come back like other rock stars have.....and havent.

[Aziraphale]

Hm, was it Izzy Stradlin who sang about "washed out has-beens, out of the game"? Anyway, Adler is a lucky bastard. He happened to be drumming for a band that'd go on to sell millions of record and earn him millions in royalties, the fact that he still, after 20 years, can afford so much drugs means he must be pretty well off. Probably hasn't had to work a day since Appetite. I can't say I feel sorry for him, but I do hope he quits the drugs though.

[TheAngryMob875]

and in relation to my former comment, its not just rock stars. anyone can.

[The_special_one]

43 years old...Grow up!

[ChucklesMginty]

Ah man, not again. Oh well, I'm sure he'll find someone to pay the $45,000 bail

[theotherguy7145]

hope hes ok, tbh.
apparently hes quite a nice guy, cept for the drugs.

[boxcharles]

Hopefully he uses up all of his drug money pretty soon so he can be forced to find a real job and work for a living instead of living off royalties he's still making from an album released 21 years ago.

Watch some interviews with him, this guy is practically a vegetable. It'd be interesting to see him sit down behind a drumset and attempt to play though.

checked.

[TJ1991]

$45000?! jesus christ, as if there's nothing more serious for police to be dealing with. i blame a government which has nothing to do with me.

[guns4ever]

pretty funny considering, and im not making this up, hes going to be on the next season of celebrity rehab. at least thats what my local radio station has been saying.

[Rocker_94]

He got kicked out of GNR because of drums, wasn't hired for AC/DC because of drugs, now gets arrested for possession.

[sowhat360]

addiction to stuff like that doesnt end easy. it's even harder if you have nothing to do. i think most people that end up being successful at quitting drugs basically transfer that addiction to something else, work, cigarettes, food, etc and just overdo that as well. since adler is unemployed, i bet its nearly impossible for him to quit.

[Rocker_94]

Sorry that was drugs, not drums.

[lurch_276]

man he ****ed up big time.

[CrabShrapnel]

Arrested for possession in LA? I thought they arrested you if you're a former rocker that DIDN'T have drugs

[nightwalker903]

why do famous people always have massive bails. i doubt a non famous person would get a 45,000 bail for that. it stupid. but he should of sorted himself out, hes one of the biggest **** ups in rock.

[stratdud39]

polaroidvision wrote:

lol. kicked out of GnR for excessive drug use? how much was he taking?

if you read slash's book then you'll know.
if freaking slash noticed adler was taking too much than he cud handle, then that means its way over the line

[GNR's Fan]

I read an interview where he was talking about his Crack habbit. He was telling the interviewer that crack makes him horny and that was bad because that meant to much wanking, which was according to him also very bad. Of course the drug habbit was fine.

[aaciseric]

Aziraphale wrote:

Hm, was it Izzy Stradlin who sang about "washed out has-beens, out of the game"?

I think it was "Used up Has-beens" actually but I get your point, do you think that was a reference to Steve? Because I always believed izzy had a high opinion of him and wanted him to stay in Gnr.

[Seidenschnur]

Axl should bail out Steven and get the Guns back together. Adler kicks ass and he's still out there banging away and doing whatever he can get his hands on. Sorry Slash, but you have been officially one-up'd by Steven.

[Aziraphale]

Seidenschnur wrote:

Axl should bail out Steven and get the Guns back together. Adler kicks ass and he's still out there banging away and doing whatever he can get his hands on. Sorry Slash, but you have been officially one-up'd by Steven.

How so? Slash kicked his drug habit, and has been making music and retaining his integrity without stopping since GnR broke up. How is he "one-up'd" by Adler? What has he done since Appetite, besides drugs?

[Icarus Lives]

aaciseric wrote:

I hope hes not back on drugs, hes already screwed up his entire life because of them, he can barely speak and was fired from one of the biggest bands in the world, how many times can you make the same mistakes.

Back on drugs? I don't think he ever got off them.

[SixStringDemon]

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!

[nofearfactor]

He was at the Rocklahoma fest last weekend making 'weird' appearances on stage SINGING with the band 'EnuffZNuff',or something like that,some 80s retread band.He looked like shite.I didnt recognize him...

[limefan913]

Damn shame. I wish one of his old band mates would give him a hand, maybe something to do with his life?

[hurricanes67]

cmon steven.

[SlashNX]

when your kicked out of a drug fuelled band like GNR for taking too many drugs.... you know you have a problem!

[kaptink]

Thats a shame, he had been going sober recently too.

[J5mprmn3]

DAMN IT ADLER, C'MON, FIX YOURSELF ALREADY

[JohnnyGenzale]

He's by no doubt the first of the five gunners to go... It's a wonder he's still alive. That's a shame though as he was an ace drummer in the 80's. Not techniqally but emotionally etc. He fitted GN'R perfectly in comparision to one Fat Sorum.

[brianmay1966]

Can Adler still play drums? I doubt it - I seriously doubt the poor slobbering bastard could even spell the word d-r-u-m-s, let alone play the damn things. It's a shame - and to be be kicked out of GnR for doing too many drugs? That's like being kicked out of The Carpenters for not eating enough.

[pag_slash_2]

I've seen the video of him being taken to rehab. It's actually really sad, he's like a child...
I really hope he cleans up though, I've always been an Adler fan. It's a huge shame he was thrown out of G'nR, guess it was inevitable though, considering what he took.

[pag_slash_2]

SixStringDemon wrote:

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!

I hope you're joking man. Those guys were probably the biggest users of the 80s.

[pag_slash_2]

aaciseric wrote:

Aziraphale wrote:

Hm, was it Izzy Stradlin who sang about "washed out has-beens, out of the game"?


I think it was "Used up Has-beens" actually but I get your point, do you think that was a reference to Steve? Because I always believed izzy had a high opinion of him and wanted him to stay in Gnr.

I'm pretty sure that wasn't about steven. In fact the actual lyric was "Your stupid girlfriends tell you
That I'm to blame
Well they're all used-up has-beens
Out of the game"

[pag_slash_2]

boxcharles wrote:
It'd be interesting to see him sit down behind a drumset and attempt to play though.

Actually he's got a band called Adler's Appetite last I heard. Probably quite crappy, but it's something for him nevertheless.

[rocker20]

Rocker_94 wrote:

Sorry that was drugs, not drums.

yae our names mean the same thing

[Sp00nman94]

boxcharles wrote:

It'd be interesting to see him sit down behind a drumset and attempt to play though.

Interesting, yes; good, no. He wasn't good in his prime...Matt Sorum is so much better.

[SoftParade1967]

SixStringDemon wrote:

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!

..... really?... you better be joking man.

anyway hope he gets his problems dealed with.

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

pag_slash_2 wrote:

SixStringDemon wrote:

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!
I hope you're joking man. Those guys were probably the biggest users of the 80s.

um...that was pretty much the most obvious ****in sarcasm possible to be viewed on the interwebz. how could you not catch that?


i liked steven far more than sorum, he just had the better attitude, look, and he fit in so much better. i agree he'll be the first to pass away of the gunners, i'm thinking izzy and axl will be last. i also think that bail wouldn't be as high if he wasn't famous.

[LT 559 SARGE]

potato botato

[HotDogs1]

narcotics are illegal?

[therescue06]

:|

[Metalology]

Ha, what a fool.

[ShakeMe90]

pag_slash_2 wrote:

SixStringDemon wrote:

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!

I hope you're joking man. Those guys were probably the biggest users of the 80s.

Sorry, that title belongs to Motley Crue

[bassdrum]

It's kinda stupid getting kicked out of gnr for drugs, they all probably did them together all the ****ing time, maybe even got started doing them with the band. They were probably even his hookups.

To be on topic, i hope he gets help for his problem and starts living a healthier and smarter lifestyle. BTW I'm not anti-drug, I just hate it when people can't use them responsibly.

[cj10schmelzer]

polaroidvision wrote:

lol. kicked out of GnR for excessive drug use? how much was he taking?

it wasnt neccesarily how much he was taking, but it was cuz the rest of the band had quit drugs to focus on making the use your illusions albums and steven had gone to rehab plenty of times, only to check himself out of there, and slash said that steven could barely make it through practice without screwing up the song in some way, so they go rid of him

[cj10schmelzer]

[quote]bassdrum wrote:

It's kinda stupid getting kicked out of gnr for drugs, they all probably did them together all the ****ing time, maybe even got started doing them with the band. They were probably even his hookups.

steven was actually the first one to start doing heroin, and if it wasnt for him, slash and izzy might not have gotten hooked.

[cj10schmelzer]

and axl didnt do heroin... yea, gnr were big drug users but they knew when to quit when they had to.

[cj10schmelzer]

limefan913 wrote:

Damn shame. I wish one of his old band mates would give him a hand, maybe something to do with his life?

slash was helping him straighten out a couple years ago.

[the boogieman]

what a suprise

this is such a startling revelation

[CiReMaN]

If Adler would have been there on Use you Illusions it would have change everything! Would have been way better ! still it is not so bad with Matt (scrotum)

[David_Bowie=GOD]

aaciseric wrote:

I hope hes not back on drugs, hes already screwed up his entire life because of them, he can barely speak and was fired from one of the biggest bands in the world, how many times can you make the same mistakes.

Hate to break it to you, but I dont think he was dealing them, so he must be on them. Im sure he has enough money where he doesnt have to deal them, so instead that means the only explanation is hes doing them.

[Bati]

Jeez, even after the drug-induced stroke and all, the guy is still consuming?? His life expectancy could probably be measured with negative numbers by now.

Oh, and besides his ability-crippling addiction, he´s said to have shot Erin - Axl´s girlfriend at the time-up with a speedball dose that nearly killed her.

[slpknt21]

dude slash should bail his ass out cuz hes known steven his whole life!

[MonsterOfRock]

Why is this guy still relevant news? He got kicked out of Gn'R, hasn't managed to find good band since and on top of that is still a drug addict, I don't see why anyone should sympathise. And yes, I AM a Gn'R fan.

[FloydFan89]

Alleged...funny

[deadlyMETAL]

It's funny, they refer to Steven Adler only by his GnR affiliation: no mention of VR this time. XD

Anyway, drugs ruin things for everyone, this being a prime example. Still, I hope Adler gets off it.

[deadlyMETAL]

David_Bowie=GOD wrote:

aaciseric wrote:

I hope hes not back on drugs, hes already screwed up his entire life because of them, he can barely speak and was fired from one of the biggest bands in the world, how many times can you make the same mistakes.

Hate to break it to you, but I dont think he was dealing them, so he must be on them. Im sure he has enough money where he doesnt have to deal them, so instead that means the only explanation is hes doing them.

No where in the original post did it ever mention Adler dealing.... ???

[nightrain28]

Cops are a$$holes. Give Stevie a break. He's worth more to the world than the lives of 1000 cops. Bet that Richard French character sprung a big rubbery one after the bust. Got his months quota. Jagoff.

[toaster_poodle]

He still hasn't cleaned himself up?

[Bloodandfire]

Pfft. as usual.

[lalalama2]

Ruh Roh

[pootoob]

ShakeMe90 wrote:

pag_slash_2 wrote:

SixStringDemon wrote:

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!

I hope you're joking man. Those guys were probably the biggest users of the 80s.

Sorry, that title belongs to Motley Crue

Actually, I think the Red Hot Chili Peppers take that crown. All four members had debilitating addictions throughout most of the 80's, with one dying, and another getting kicked out, and then coming back and still shooting up after the death of his best friend.

deadlyMETAL wrote:

It's funny, they refer to Steven Adler only by his GnR affiliation: no mention of VR this time. XD

Anyway, drugs ruin things for everyone, this being a prime example. Still, I hope Adler gets off it.

Also wtf man, Adler has NO affiliation with VR, except he used to play with 2 of the members. You're the interwebz biggest idiot.

[deanplayer18]

man thats ****t up man it goes to show u how ****t up it was in the 80z with drugs going around some of those guys still fight the battle even to this day look what happened to kevin dubrow man sad shit

[pacman_133]

stop living in the 80's adler your a scummy old junkie man now!

[[travis]]

TheAngryMob875 wrote:

painkiller7724 wrote:

Just shows how rock stars can get messed up by drugs. Hope Adler quits drugs like Nikki Sixx.



After Nikki Sixx died and was actually brought back to life, he went home and the first thing he did was shot up. He claims he's off it and i bet he is, but Adler bein like Sixx wouldn't be very progressive. But I get waht your sayin. Hope he can come back like other rock stars have.....and havent.

Have you read his book yet? "Heroin Diaries." I've heard that it's pretty good.

[Big Tommy P]

Wow, he's been on them for a while, without dying that is. If Charlie Watts ever leaves the Rolling Stones, he may just be a suitable candidate (assuming the Stones continue).

[severtheskull]

pootoob wrote:

ShakeMe90 wrote:

pag_slash_2 wrote:

SixStringDemon wrote:

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!

I hope you're joking man. Those guys were probably the biggest users of the 80s.

Sorry, that title belongs to Motley Crue


Actually, I think the Red Hot Chili Peppers take that crown. All four members had debilitating addictions throughout most of the 80's, with one dying, and another getting kicked out, and then coming back and still shooting up after the death of his best friend.

deadlyMETAL wrote:

It's funny, they refer to Steven Adler only by his GnR affiliation: no mention of VR this time. XD

Anyway, drugs ruin things for everyone, this being a prime example. Still, I hope Adler gets off it.

Also wtf man, Adler has NO affiliation with VR, except he used to play with 2 of the members. You're the interwebz biggest idiot.

nono u guys forogt about ozzy man that guy was gettin ****ed up while all these guys were shitin in ther ****in dippers man

[slann101]

[travis] wrote:

TheAngryMob875 wrote:

painkiller7724 wrote:

Just shows how rock stars can get messed up by drugs. Hope Adler quits drugs like Nikki Sixx.



After Nikki Sixx died and was actually brought back to life, he went home and the first thing he did was shot up. He claims he's off it and i bet he is, but Adler bein like Sixx wouldn't be very progressive. But I get waht your sayin. Hope he can come back like other rock stars have.....and havent.


Have you read his book yet? "Heroin Diaries." I've heard that it's pretty good.

yes i hve, and yes the graphics and the writing is ****ing awsome.

[SlashWannabe1]

Rocker_94 wrote:

He got kicked out of GNR because of drums, wasn't hired for AC/DC because of drugs, now gets arrested for possession.

In Slash's book he says Steven got fired because he couldn't get through a song and couldn't cut back on the drugs that made him that way so they kciked him out.

[SlashWannabe1]

Sp00nman94 wrote:

boxcharles wrote:

It'd be interesting to see him sit down behind a drumset and attempt to play though.


Interesting, yes; good, no. He wasn't good in his prime...Matt Sorum is so much better.

+1 agreed

[shadow__666]

I remembered reading at the end of Slash's book that he mentioned Adler was getting his life back on track...what happened?

[01gunsnroses]

TheAngryMob875 wrote:

painkiller7724 wrote:

Just shows how rock stars can get messed up by drugs. Hope Adler quits drugs like Nikki Sixx.



After Nikki Sixx died and was actually brought back to life, he went home and the first thing he did was shot up. He claims he's off it and i bet he is, but Adler bein like Sixx wouldn't be very progressive. But I get waht your sayin. Hope he can come back like other rock stars have.....and havent.

yes and after he was brought back to life he wrote Kickstart my Heart and imo that was there best ever!

[NakedInTheRain]

"Adler was an original member of Guns N' Roses but was fired from the band in 1990 due to excessive drug use."

i'm sure it's already been mentioned, but OH GOD, THE IRONY.

[busway27]

why couldnt it hav been Sorum...

[Lauri]

He got kicked out in 1990. What the hell has he been doing in the past 18 years that would help him make money - drugs isnt gonna help I don't think..

[gavz_verdikt]

SixStringDemon wrote:

Wait GnR members did drugs!?!?!?!?!

nope.. i know they smoked but no dope otherwise u wudnt see Slash or Axl or Izzy like how they are

and is Steven the bassist?

[David_Bowie=GOD]

deadlyMETAL wrote:

David_Bowie=GOD wrote:

aaciseric wrote:

I hope hes not back on drugs, hes already screwed up his entire life because of them, he can barely speak and was fired from one of the biggest bands in the world, how many times can you make the same mistakes.

Hate to break it to you, but I dont think he was dealing them, so he must be on them. Im sure he has enough money where he doesnt have to deal them, so instead that means the only explanation is hes doing them.

No where in the original post did it ever mention Adler dealing.... ???

Yes but the guy said I hope its not back on them, so if he isnt on them the only other reason he would have them is dealing them, which he isnt. Thats what I meant.