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Steven Adler (born Michael Coletti, January 22, 1965) is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer and co-songwriter of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses during the late 1980s. He is the current drummer for the rock band Adler.
Steven Adler | |
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Adler (left) with Gilby Clarke at a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Slash in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Coletti |
| Born | January 22, 1965 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion, guitar, vocals, maracas |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Geffen, UZI Suicide, Shrapnel |
| Website | Official website |
During his time in Guns N' Roses, Adler suffered from drug addiction. In 1990, the band fired Adler. He later rejoined the band after he signed a contract in which he promised to stop taking drugs.[1] He was fired from the band again on July 11, 1990, after his addiction left him unable to perform.[2]
Adler appeared on the second and fifth seasons of the reality television show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew for his drug rehabilitation.[3] He also appeared on the first season of its spin-off show Sober House.[4]
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