Original Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler’s brother Jamie has posted the following on a Guns N’ Roses Facebook group.
“This man right here is what you call a true survivor. He went all the way to the depths of hell and was able to make it back alive. When most died he lived. What an amazing story of redemption my brother has to tell. Salute to the greatest big brother/ grooviest drummer I’ve ever known. This man has a heart of gold. The biggest heart of anyone in his caliber. The most humble, loving, gracious person I’ve and anyone else who’s ever met him has known. If only Slash, Axl, and Duff had 10% of the heart this man had then maybe he would be on tour with GNR.
If those guys had an ounce of decency, compassion, love, care, and acceptance maybe they would have allowed my brother to play more then one song in Argentina after they flew him all the way out there and TEASED him to only play one song. ONE SONG ONLY!! The only thing the fans wanna see is Adler back behind the kit especially since the world knows Adler is no longer on drugs or alcohol. It took him longer to drive down the hill from his house to the bottom then he was allowed to perform on stage in Argentina. What kind of inhumane people would ever be that cruel to someone?? Greedy, selfish people only.
With out Steven Adler there would never have been GNR or the greatest rock album of all time. Adler did teach Slash his first guitar chord and gave him his first guitar. For all we know if Slash never met Adler he may have never even found the guitar. People forget to often where they come from. Let’s remind Slash right now how he picked up even being the greatest guitar player of our generation. Steven Adler handing you your first guitar. Facts!! Adler’s groove made that album what it is today. That’s why No other drummer since Adler has been able to duplicate that sound in GNR. It’s a gift from God not any drum lesson can teach you what he was born with.
They have no heart so that’s why he has to go out and do his own thing. He loves his fans so much and he wants to play for each and everyone of you. Do you actually think Steven Adler got sober and Changed his entire life style to sit around the house and do nothing? NOPE!! He did it, so he can finish what he started. My brother is stronger then ever and will show the world once again this May when he begins his world wide tour with his own band. You would think the guys in GNR would be overly proud that their once fallen brother has returned to health and happiness and would want to share their new found success with him this time around.
Well, my brother is alive and well so it’s never too late. I write this because I see a lot of fans making comments on why is Adler doing his own thing and not with GNR. Please ask GNR that Adler would love to be back on stage with GNR. That’s his dream. He’s never been healthier and more alive as you see in all his pics. For those who struggle with addiction and Life issues my brother is an example and inspiration that you can turn your life around and Live a life beyond your wildest imagination. If he can clean up then it proves anyone can. I send all my love and respect to all who read this and love it or those who may disagree with what I said. I felt it was necessary to get this off my chest. GNR is and always will be the greatest 5 piece Rock n Roll band of my generation. I’m just grateful I was a little part of it. My brother is alive and well today and I want the whole world to know this.”
Alternative Nation is getting into podcasting, and the first podcast to join the site is Appetite for Distortion, a Guns N’ Roses focused fan podcast (not officially associated with the band) hosted by Brando. On the show Brando has interviewed members of The Black Crowes, Velvet Revolver, Blind Melon, Anthrax, and many more. While the podcast is focused on Guns N’ Roses discussed, the interviews venture into other rock topics as well. We’re also looking to launch new podcasts ourselves, but the bigger goal is to have more of a network of podcasts, including affiliating with existing ones like we’re doing with Appetite for Distortion. We don’t just want a generic ‘Alternative Nation Official Podcast.’
So if you host a rock podcast focused on alternative rock/a specific artist, or even metal or another type of rock, and you’d like to have it affiliate with Alternative Nation, shoot an email to altnationadvertising @gmail.com. If you’d be interested in starting a new show as well, let us know. We’re interested in podcasts that target certain niches with interesting concepts, may it be focused on a certain band or topic. Anybody who hosts a podcast on Alternative Nation or affiliates their existing show will have access to future business/advertising opportunities and help in booking interviews.
If any readers have any input on what they’d like to hear, let us know in the comments section. Below is the latest episode of Appetite for Distortion with guest Roberta Freeman. Brando said, “Honestly, one of my favorites conversations I’ve had on this podcast. Roberta talks about joining GNR, the UYI tour, how bandmates/management/fans treated her, the November Rain video and a lot more. What an amazing woman, she’s forever awesome in my book.”
Listen to “Ep. 54 – Roberta Freeman, Singer/Vocalist” on Spreaker.
