Steven Adler

[@mist1705]

Steven never left the 80s 😀, he has such a great groove

[@JustinBogard-d8e]

I agree

[@douglascrabtree8889]

Adler rules 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@thekitten9777]

Steven truly is such an underrated drummer. His problems with drugs and alcohol always received more attention than his craft

[@rebels42wynn83]

I i have to agree with you.

[@brunoandre13]

and some people are talking that steven can't play anymore, bullshit!!! steven rocks!!!

[@brunoandre13]

+Scott Davey , what he is doing in this video ?! dancing? I don't think so

[@ClaudioOliveira-ep1ux]

+Bruno Andre Cara ele é o melhor, o que ele fez em 12 canções o Matt não fez em 40..o som dele é contagiante!

[@breal1183]

+Bruno Andre He cant, this is disheartening to watcf. Its like watching a 77 year old man trying to play a basic drumming song.

[@brunoandre13]

B Real don't get me wrong, but I don't agree with you

[@breal1183]

Bruno Andre That's cool if you don't agree. At least you're being classy about it. No problem with that. I just remember him from 88 and he was just so much more wiry. Shame to see him so destroyed from drugs.

[@bananaspiel1850]

Adler's drum playing is as unique as Axl's voice or Slash's guitar playing.

[@toddlavigne6441]

that's too funny LOL

[@tuffgonggbUNCTION]

SOULJAHZ ROCKERZ

[@barry1369]

Something about the way he hits the drums that absolutely love

[@bodavis9415]

My favorite album considering drumming for Gnr was definitely appetite for destruction

[@hugolafhugolaf]

20% of the band. 40% of the sound.

[@davobard]

Appetite for Destruction owes its ass to this man. The most underrated part from that album were the drums. A masterclass of grooves and beats.

[@PowerslideSWE]

Amen!

[@bmillerdrums]

This is an example of mature drumming. He basically plays this with no fills really except for a few snare and cymbal patterns and that tom tom build up/crescendo and thats it. Not throwing his chop in because it wasnt necessary. He played and always played exactly what the song called for.... No more, no less. He sounds great nowadays Rock on Steven

[@Williandallagnol7]

Of course Sir

[@derekgriffith4324]

That's what is and has always made him a great drummer. Solid, in the pocket and no unnecessary bullshit

[@steves2176]

100% agree! Well said!

[@mikeweaver2310]

He sounds pretty solid to me....GNR won't be GNR without Izzy and Steven

[@PauloCesarPerezN7107]

agree

[@bananaspiel1850]

Agree too.

[@colincampbell9753]

definitely

[@Texturas75]

Izzy and Steven: A lot of groove (and creativity) between the two!

[@woorf]

Does that mean GNR will be GNR if there are only Izzy and Steven? Really the only member that can be replaced and make GnR still sound solid is Duff.

[@noerhakeem]

frank ferrer : "Adler's playing was one of the greatest rock drumming performances in the history of music. You can put it in the top ten. His playing on 'Appetite'' is perfect"

[@eddie-sf7hn]

I first heard that album when I was 12 years old. And the first thing on that album that caught my attention was that fucken snare drum. The best of all time IMO. You can really feel it. The whole album was Adler's feel, and everyone else was just along for the ride. That's why they faded away after Adler was gone. He was the rock star of the band. That's why neither Slash nor Axl could sell out football stadiums on their own. Think about it.

[@shawnkavanagh2951]

@@eddie-sf7hn there is a reason why Civil War is the best song of the Illusion albums!

[@lonewanderer958]

Shawn Kavanagh for real

[@ab-ll7dv]

@@shawnkavanagh2951 why?

[@rubenhughes3155]

@@ab-ll7dv because adler plays on it

[@dennisjustus1]

Steven "Popcorn" Adler...The real G-N-R Drummer!!! I can't imagine a reunion tour without him!

[@MyDyerMaker]

Adler's got a fuck-ton of groove.

[@barleymob9913]

+MyDyerMaker 3:45 bro. All the proof anyone needs if they still don't believe he's a good drummer.

[@danielgreen2788]

+MyDyerMaker the ellegance too, hes great!

[@danielgreen2788]

***** ohhh the master have spoken,,sorry your highness we got carried away well be returning to Gene Kruppa and Art Blakey in this instant..take a chill pill dude,,we just like GnR

[@danielgreen2788]

***** i guess that why he had no success whatsoever,,,duh!

[@danielgreen2788]

***** now you are dissing Ringo!?? he is one of the greatest more inventive drummers ever! and im not saying famous im saying succesful,,go back to your paradiddles dude and let us music fans enjoy some rockandroll

[@kevinkiso7197]

Rock fucking solid. His power is so cool and controlled; great wrist strength and control.

[@FabrizioPedrotti]

Steven is in great shape. Nice video.

[@suryadas6987]

The right amount of 'cow bell'. :-D I dig Steven's drumming style! He's not only playing good but looking good too. Well done Mr. Adler, rock on!

[@TempleOvBlackLight]

The REAL Guns n Roses drummer! So hoping the reunion will bring Adler back into the fold.

[@clemsontigz1]

a fkn men

[@yu-joonan9762]

+Viking Shaman he is back. Those drumsticks that he is using in this video have been posted on gnr on social media, well as a hint.Apperently he is injured and couldve made an return appearance at the troubadour but injured.. But hes back so he'll be hopefully playing just after axl comes back from acdc.

[@tieukhavu8832]

He did some guest appearances on the "Not in this lifetime" Tour.

[@josemiguelzunigainestroza2312]

Adler is killing it!!!! he Must be inthe gnr reunion for sure

[@TimmyTantrum]

I love the way Adler drags behind the beat, which gave the original GnR that groove of sleazy goodness. That went missing when Matt Sorum took over.

[@matthewoconnorvlogs321]

Adler must have been heavily influence by John Bonham as he plays behind the beat also and was the best Rock Drummer of All Time!

[@adscientia8370]

THE ONLY GNR WITH ORIGINAL HAIR....

[@Jojoxxr]

& the only original GnR

[@grinchstones8525]

+Ad Scientia Slash?

[@Buttermilkjug]

+Panji Iman Akbar Slash has worn wigs since the early 2000's~

[@Buttermilkjug]

Panji Iman Akbar No, it's true~ He gets his wigs from the same guy who made them for Michael Jackson~ Very expensive wigs~

[@grinchstones8525]

+DiggityDave83 that's a damn lie lol. You can even tell his hair is thinning at the top now. Why would you buy a balding wig? Let's use our brain buddy

[@juniorsavino2889]

I'm happy to see him do well in playing and health wise.. Good job Steve, keep up the good work..!!

[@toddlavigne6441]

most important thing is he is sober and healthy the drumming stuff is stupid

[@senoina]

its so nice to look at him play he is so happy and glad he loves the music

[@brianosbment2343]

He sounds great! He will always be one of my favorite drummers.

[@jetstrat]

Power, groove and great feel. One of the VERY BEST drummers! He needs to be on the 2016 gn'r tour!

[@toddlavigne6441]

you don't get out much do you he's a pretty good drummer, that's all. I'm happy to see he's healthy and doing what he loves. Thats what matters

[@wardibuntar8262]

that groove... u cant replicate that

[@steves2176]

The epitome of a professional Rock and Roll drummer! Good, solid, tight, appropriate for the song without any "overplaying" or "showing off" unnecessary chops and totally in the groove! If anyone is trying to watch a KZbin video to learn this song on the drums, there's no reason to look anywhere else, just learn this, from the creator himself!

[@rubinhovk]

He has the very soul of Guns N' Roses in his hands. His dynamics, this groove and fills are nothing less than the rightful owners of the band's legacy. He should be given the job on the reunion matters, if no huge obstacle stands in his way. Why can't Axl give Frank Ferrer a long thank you hug and move on, as he is more of a hired musician after all? Izzy Stradlin also deserved the 1/5 of the loot he mentioned, for justice sake.

[@DubbyAdub]

Pay them all equally they made each other famous… Axl performances Duff put in some cool bass lines Izzy wrote most of the album Steven was the back bone and the rhythm and Slash had the Solos and energy covered…

[@Deadleg]

Solid timing.

[@axl_jay]

I like his style because, even if it looks very basic, it is song driven and makes it sound great!.. Very similar to Ringo's drumming if you know what I mean.

[@khansen4300]

Gettin "the hands a clapping and the feet a stompin" better than ever. Gotta love Stevie!!

[@doctorbillzable]

Christopher Walken called. says he needs more Cow Bell!! Go Steven!!

[@danielbaugher826]

😂 yes

[@danielbaugher826]

“ I know I gotta fever for more cowbell baby “ 😂

[@jjfrombloodrush6539]

Goddamn, Steven plays with so much swagger

[@thelynx6911]

Tight & solid, Keep it up Steven.

[@SKOJCV]

Love his drumming- swinging groove

[@martech360]

That's good to see Adler still playin!

[@EmeraldSunshine]

I love his smile soooo much! So great!

[@saulhudson302]

Wow Micheal you are playing very good and tight behind the throne. Keep the hands pounding and feet stomping ! 🥁 🇦🇺

[@denisebrashears1552]

I listened to this a couple of times and I decided that Steven played the drums better than anybody did anything else.

[@dalemaguire2866]

Matt Sorum is a great drummer and ALL the drummers that have played with Axl were great BUT...ONLY Steven adler can play guns and roses properly!!! hundreds of thousands of drummers play Led Zeppelin but only John Bonham plays the songs as they should be...only the original guy can put the Original guys feel into the song

[@dalemaguire2866]

something I say bother you fuck head?

[@Morgareyne]

Well said.

[@jerohuu]

Couldnt agree more. Hope we can see him playing again witj gnr

[@einarabelc5]

+Dale Maguire Yep, the problem really his that Adler only recorded ONE LP with GNR and a 4 track with Lies. The Illusions go to Matt Sorum. Adler never played those. So technically you'll always need two guys to play GNR material.

[@dalemaguire2866]

einarabelc5 fair enough...I could be wrong but I think Steven initially did the drum parts for....ah shit I can't think of what song it was...but anyways he started but was too messed up so sorum came from the cult....would still love to see Adler with them

[@liiliiliiliil]

i prefer this drumming than that crap fills the ferrer guy is doing right now

[@hugolafhugolaf]

His feel is unmatched to this day.

[@DRocks77]

bro as always you smashed it . your timing and groove is awesome.

[@franziskapabel4105]

Steven!!! the best Drummer 4 Guns that ever was!!!...can´t understand why Axl has fired him from the band!!...he´s got so much Passion and beat!!...he´s such a Little Whirlwind.He´s got such Power in what he´s doin´!...he´s one of my favourites of all time.

[@justinsmith3470]

Because he couldn't stay sober to record anything and was taking sets because of all the drugs.

[@basketsbylynda]

+Justin Smith But he is sober now, and has proven himself, and worked hard to be back. He deserves to be in the reunion.

[@justinsmith3470]

+basketsbylynda I agree 100%. Unfortunately that doesn't appear to be what is happening.

[@basketsbylynda]

+Justin Smith I recently heard an excerpt from Eddie Trunks radio show, and Steven and Johnny 5, and others were on. Steven stated that he was worried that he was not going to be invited on the reunion. Eddie asked him why he felt this way, and Steven stated that some of the guys in GNR don't like him, and don't think he is really clean. Eddie told Steven that he has information, but won't say what exactly, but told Steven that the guys don't think that, and they know he is clean and is rocking the hell out of the drums, and that he should stop worrying! Johnny 5 also stated that Steven should stop worrying, and stop listening to BS gossip, and that he feels Stevens drumming is kicking! Eddie wanted to say he was in the reunion, but you just know that he can't. Long story short, after listening to the whole interview, I think it's going to come down to it that Steven and Matt will both be involved in the reunion. And Steven is cool with that idea. I think fans will be cool with the idea. They will likely alternate on songs. Thats pretty cool! Too bad VH could not work things out like that. It would have been great to have Michael Anthony & Wolfie, and Dave & Sammy. It was really wrong what VH did to Michael. I actually saw a show in CT. where Dave and Sammy alternated on songs, but they were not with the rest of VH.

[@justinsmith3470]

+basketsbylynda You are misinformed Lynda. Neither Steven, nor Matt is scheduled for the reunion. All of the media outlets are saying the guy who drums for the new Guns is staying on. Same with the rhythm guitarist. Only original members getting back together are Axl, Slash, and Duff. No Izzy and no Steven at last report.

[@JeanCarlos-qi6yy]

Great sound! Very good! Congratulations Steven Adler!

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

So musical Makes the song👏👏

[@eemelijarvinen3664]

What a groove after all those years!

[@redrum567]

That was awesome. I thoroughly enjoy watching Adler play. Far more than just great rock grooves coming from this man. He exudes a happiness of pure enjoyment through his playing.

[@izzyf4358]

Effortless, he just plays with heart soul and feel. A true drummer.

[@MelissaMartinez-ju2nh]

You Kick Ass on that Drum Kit, Steven! Great Job!

[@shanevernon4636]

If guns gets back together they owe this man the spot ? Amazing man

[@wndowpayne]

Definitely need Adler and Izzy back to make it right..

[@fireflowermtnwmn2307]

Last year my bf, Ron, who was a wonderful, gifted guitar player, passed away unexpectedly, and the next morning, at 4:OO AM, my clock radio went off and I was wakened by the song Knocking on Heaven's Door, GNR. I don't remember setting that clock and will always remember that, and that he was telling me he was OK and had found Heaven.... I miss him so much....even now, it's hard to listen to rock music without being reminded of him....

[@cherokeeredman2756]

I love playing the original GNR stuff on drums. Just fun drums licks on all of their songs. Sad it all had to end.

[@bo3iii]

If I were to ever pick up an instrument and decide to start playing again, I pray to God that i look like i'm having as much fun as Steven Adler does. I have never seen a video of him looking anything other than just complete enjoyment from what he is doing. Just looks like one of those guys you would love to sit down and have a drink with and talk about random shit.

[@carriemahoney3684]

a very strong comeback Steven. l would love to see you in a guns and roses reunion

[@willieb6993]

Steven has always been a huge inspiration. Keep rocking.

[@tintoweno]

Ver este video es como ver a Steven tocando con GNR en la época del Appetite. El tipo está en gran forma física y sigue dandole a los tarros como los Dioses, con el mismo groove de siempre, manteniendo ese sonido "sucio" del verdadero Hard Rock L.A. callejero que ofreció GUNS en su primera etapa. Steven está dispuesto a sumarse a la reunión. Espero que Axl y Slash no se acabronen y lo consideren. Izzy tambien debe estar, siempre fue el segundo compositor de la banda. Sería aportazo en la creación de una nueva placa. Los 5 Gunners del Appetite y del Lies, o nada.

[@ClauMusicR]

tintoweno si realmente esa precaución para tocar de Steve es incomparable ,mucho mejor que el batería nuevo .

[@stephenmahan6202]

One of my biggest influences on the drums by far! His drum parts are my absolute favorite to learn and play

[@jasonritter2346]

GnR will not be complete without the original line up. They all had demons they had to conquer. They did now its time to get back together for real. Steven is the man on drums.

[@CalageVideo]

Groove, style and punch!

[@alvaroandresgomezabarca1250]

grande steven eres el mas humilde de los guns, tu humilda te mantiene tan vigente como antaño, sueño con verte en la reunion de guns n roses the originals

[@TheWichtom]

remember steven smiling when he drums in the 80`s he was my nr1. he was one in the 5 in Gn`r . wihtout him no gnr.

[@jpstella1688]

he is the man. all that he has been thru. simply amazing . cheers to you steven !!!

[@nina5569]

you still rock steven

[@ChannelEleven59]

This right here boys and girls should show you exactly how awesome GnR was / is and how much of an impact they had on music. The drummer on AFD can get 3 nobodies and go out and make a comfortable living playing GnR songs. How cool is that?? Thank you Glam metal and music industry for over saturating everything with Poison and Dokken and spawning this awesome band`!!!

[@SuperBobos12345]

don't tell me this guy is not ready put your ego aside and play ..he was only reason I liked GNR ..put it all back togather and f...ing play,,

[@davidcurtis4478]

This is so great to see! Steve Adler you ROCK dude! DC

[@alexkx8599]

WOW! That was REALLY cool! GREAT sound, playing, and filming!

[@el5365]

steven is such a ray of sunshine. i love him :3

[@ericcarvalho3578]

This guy fits more than everyone in Guns N Roses! He is Guns N Roses, pure rock n roll!

[@arjunkaul]

Wow he rocks!

[@shai5108]

Daaaamn he still the popcorn adler

[@TheDentist27]

now this is drumming at its finest groooooooooooooooooooooove

[@donarturo2893]

Rock solid ass kicking! Bring him on the tour! He just enjoys playing and the fans.

[@bigmaxy07]

More cowbell. Agree so good to see Steve killing it here.

[@bianca83012]

I fuckin love the snare's sound! Same with Steven's playing - definitely one of my most favorite drummers! AMAZING

[@augustdrums1247]

Ya know Steven does have a very signature snare sound also. I'm surprised the band was able to move on from him, he is a big part of the GnR sound.

[@jimh8422]

Steven has swagger. The rock and roll swing which is so important for good rock and roll.

[@stevo091]

Steven is totally smashing it..😊🤘 Hope they tour the UK.👍

[@silviocattaneo9256]

Steven Adler number 1!!!!! The legend continues!!!!!!

[@arricammarques1955]

Rock & stay healthy brother! :)

[@myronsobeslavsky9105]

Being clean and sober agrees with him! Keep on Rocking Steven!

[@jimmyjames7720]

solid performance.

[@tomasagustinveravicentin7789]

I could watch Steven playing drums all day

[@ADDIDASSSSSSSSSSSSSS]

Most excellent performance!!! Thanks for posting this outstanding video.

[@rebels42wynn83]

Despite his troubled past with drugs and other things, Steven will always be the G.O.A.T. original drummer of GNR. I am so happy that he is still playing and looking more healthier and stronger these days.

[@julians6109]

He has that hard rock and classic feelin' on the way he play drums!

[@sigurdurkjartansson696]

I can watch this all night

[@iamDavidLynam]

Yeah he's doing good.

[@iamDavidLynam]

+eqsmooth actually it doesn't sound bad at all. Must be an opinion thing. He doesn't like his snare to ring which is why we moon gel and tape it up.

[@daviddover5016]

Sounds better than frank

[@HorrorKidd88]

I like steven adler, I really do, but frank ferrer is a better drummer without question. No s-talking here, just the truth.

[@MardyBum100291]

You may think he's better technically. But guess what? Adler IS Guns n Roses, he and Izzy are the GnR sound. And Frank Ferrer isn't better at playing GnR. So there.

[@HorrorKidd88]

ok, Frank is still a better drummer...so there's that.

[@kpag3030]

The ONLY GnR drummer

[@inlight2024]

Rock on Mr Adler ;-)

[@Guairoman]

que lindo es ver a Steven tan bien de salud ...!!! un verdadero gunner ....!!! creo que mas que nadie se merece volver con los originales ...!!

[@pollorojas5130]

exacto, la cara de felicidad que tenía en el Hall of Fame del 2012 al estar con sus viejos amigos...

[@j.rothchild173]

Steve makes me proud to be a JEW.!!! you doing great Steve. Keep it up.!! brother.!!!

[@Palestina.non.grata86]

Wish I could've seen GNR in 1986, 1987 when they had such fire and passion. Steve amazes me: had a stroke and left with a speech impediment but it hasn't stopped his drumming ability at all. Love it!

[@FagmanGudaval]

Steven is back! His drum sticks are the same as the gnr posts!

[@Jojoxxr]

Fuck I love this man, go Steven 👍🏻

[@Tracywalden2424]

Adler seen your Mom’s interview- stay strong and always think positive thoughts always . God bless you and your family ttt24

[@MultiMikey81]

He sounds great 👌

[@andrewmason725]

Steven is solid. Wish he was back in G n R

[@chadlove3443]

Man, Adler is 100% swagger and style!

[@charlescurtis1042]

Night Train Night Train used to be one of my favorite drinks when I was a teenager

[@sappermade6012]

Solid as a ROCK Steve kicks it

[@angelmoramargain4809]

Lo mejor de lo mejor ,,,,Steven insuperable..........