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
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.
***** 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
***** 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
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"
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.
+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.
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.
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....
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.
+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.
+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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
+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
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.
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
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`!!!
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.
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!
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
+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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Amen!
Steven never left the 80s 😀, he has such a great groove
I agree
Steven truly is such an underrated drummer. His problems with drugs and alcohol always received more attention than his craft
I i have to agree with you.
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
Of course Sir
That's what is and has always made him a great drummer. Solid, in the pocket and no unnecessary bullshit
and some people are talking that steven can't play anymore, bullshit!!! steven rocks!!!
+Scott Davey , what he is doing in this video ?! dancing? I don't think so
+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!
+Bruno Andre He cant, this is disheartening to watcf. Its like watching a 77 year old man trying to play a basic drumming song.
B Real don't get me wrong, but I don't agree with you
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.
Steven "Popcorn" Adler...The real G-N-R Drummer!!! I can't imagine a reunion tour without him!
Adler's got a fuck-ton of groove.
+MyDyerMaker 3:45 bro. All the proof anyone needs if they still don't believe he's a good drummer.
+MyDyerMaker the ellegance too, hes great!
***** 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
***** i guess that why he had no success whatsoever,,,duh!
***** 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
Adler's drum playing is as unique as Axl's voice or Slash's guitar playing.
that's too funny LOL
SOULJAHZ ROCKERZ
Something about the way he hits the drums that absolutely love
My favorite album considering drumming for Gnr was definitely appetite for destruction
20% of the band. 40% of the sound.
Rock fucking solid. His power is so cool and controlled; great wrist strength and control.
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"
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.
@@eddie-sf7hn there is a reason why Civil War is the best song of the Illusion albums!
Shawn Kavanagh for real
@@shawnkavanagh2951 why?
@@ab-ll7dv because adler plays on it
He sounds pretty solid to me....GNR won't be GNR without Izzy and Steven
agree
Agree too.
definitely
Izzy and Steven: A lot of groove (and creativity) between the two!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Steven is in great shape. Nice video.
The REAL Guns n Roses drummer! So hoping the reunion will bring Adler back into the fold.
a fkn men
+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.
He did some guest appearances on the "Not in this lifetime" Tour.
I'm happy to see him do well in playing and health wise.. Good job Steve, keep up the good work..!!
most important thing is he is sober and healthy the drumming stuff is stupid
Adler is killing it!!!! he Must be inthe gnr reunion for sure
that groove... u cant replicate that
He sounds great! He will always be one of my favorite drummers.
That's good to see Adler still playin!
its so nice to look at him play he is so happy and glad he loves the music
Goddamn, Steven plays with so much swagger
Gettin "the hands a clapping and the feet a stompin" better than ever. Gotta love Stevie!!
Solid timing.
Power, groove and great feel. One of the VERY BEST drummers! He needs to be on the 2016 gn'r tour!
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
I love his smile soooo much! So great!
Christopher Walken called. says he needs more Cow Bell!! Go Steven!!
😂 yes
“ I know I gotta fever for more cowbell baby “ 😂
Love his drumming- swinging groove
I listened to this a couple of times and I decided that Steven played the drums better than anybody did anything else.
If guns gets back together they owe this man the spot ? Amazing man
Tight & solid, Keep it up Steven.
Great sound! Very good! Congratulations Steven Adler!
His feel is unmatched to this day.
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.
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....
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.
Because he couldn't stay sober to record anything and was taking sets because of all the drugs.
+Justin Smith But he is sober now, and has proven himself, and worked hard to be back. He deserves to be in the reunion.
+basketsbylynda I agree 100%. Unfortunately that doesn't appear to be what is happening.
+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.
+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.
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.
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…
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.
What a groove after all those years!
bro as always you smashed it . your timing and groove is awesome.
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.
You Kick Ass on that Drum Kit, Steven! Great Job!
Effortless, he just plays with heart soul and feel. A true drummer.
THE ONLY GNR WITH ORIGINAL HAIR....
& the only original GnR
+Ad Scientia Slash?
+Panji Iman Akbar Slash has worn wigs since the early 2000's~
Panji Iman Akbar
No, it's true~ He gets his wigs from the same guy who made them for Michael Jackson~ Very expensive wigs~
+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
This guy fits more than everyone in Guns N Roses! He is Guns N Roses, pure rock n roll!
Wow Micheal you are playing very good and tight behind the throne.
Keep the hands pounding and feet stomping !
🥁 🇦🇺
More cowbell. Agree so good to see Steve killing it here.
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.
Steven has always been a huge inspiration. Keep rocking.
Steven Adler number 1!!!!! The legend continues!!!!!!
One of my biggest influences on the drums by far! His drum parts are my absolute favorite to learn and play
you still rock steven
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.
Daaaamn he still the popcorn adler
a very strong comeback Steven. l would love to see you in a guns and roses reunion
steven is such a ray of sunshine. i love him :3
I can watch this all night
He did it PERFECTLY.
Being clean and sober agrees with him! Keep on Rocking Steven!
Steven is solid. Wish he was back in G n R
Rock solid ass kicking! Bring him on the tour! He just enjoys playing and the fans.
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
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`!!!
Wow he rocks!
Rock on Mr Adler ;-)
This is so great to see! Steve Adler you ROCK dude! DC
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 in!
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.
Steven has swagger. The rock and roll swing which is so important for good rock and roll.
he is the man. all that he has been thru. simply amazing . cheers to you steven !!!
The master always live.
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!
Steven is totally smashing it..😊🤘
Hope they tour the UK.👍
Steve makes me proud to be a JEW.!!! you doing great Steve. Keep it up.!! brother.!!!
Man, Adler is 100% swagger and style!
Fuck I love this man, go Steven 👍🏻
Groove, style and punch!
I could watch Steven playing drums all day
Just the right amount of "Grease" that made this band work in the beginning.
Rock & stay healthy brother! :)
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
something I say bother you fuck head?
Well said.
Couldnt agree more. Hope we can see him playing again witj gnr
+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.
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
now this is drumming at its finest
groooooooooooooooooooooove
I fuckin love the snare's sound! Same with Steven's playing - definitely one of my most favorite drummers! AMAZING
Night Train Night Train used to be one of my favorite drinks when I was a teenager
Steven is back! His drum sticks are the same as the gnr posts!
WOW! That was REALLY cool! GREAT sound, playing, and filming!
que lindo es ver a Steven tan bien de salud ...!!! un verdadero gunner ....!!! creo que mas que nadie se merece volver con los originales ...!!
exacto, la cara de felicidad que tenía en el Hall of Fame del 2012 al estar con sus viejos amigos...
I'm so very happy to see Steven back out and not wasting his talent.
Adler seen your Mom’s interview- stay strong and always think positive thoughts always . God bless you and your family ttt24
He has that hard rock and classic feelin' on the way he play drums!
one of the greatest drummers ever
Definitely need Adler and Izzy back to make it right..
i prefer this drumming than that crap fills the ferrer guy is doing right now
solid performance.
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.
tintoweno si realmente esa precaución para tocar de Steve es incomparable ,mucho mejor que el batería nuevo .
He just makes it look effortless.
Steven....Steven.......STEVEN.....your sitting on your throne sideways people are gonna think your high. he has still got it, Great drummer
I love playing the original GNR stuff on drums. Just fun drums licks on all of their songs. Sad it all had to end.
The snare sounds amazing!!!
Yeah he's doing good.
+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.
Sounds better than frank
I like steven adler, I really do, but frank ferrer is a better drummer without question. No s-talking here, just the truth.
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.
ok, Frank is still a better drummer...so there's that.