Steven Adler Net Worth

What is Steven Adler's Net Worth?

Steven Adler, an American musician, has a net worth of $10 million. He is renowned as the former drummer and songwriter for the iconic rock band Guns N' Roses, gaining global fame in the 1980s. Despite being dismissed from the band in 1990 due to heroin addiction, Adler contributed to the highly successful albums "Appetite for Destruction" (1987) and "G N' R Lies" (1988). Post-Guns N' Roses, Adler was part of Road Crew, BulletBoys, Suki Jones (later Adler’s Appetite), and the band Adler, releasing several EPs and albums.

Adler appeared on VH1’s reality shows "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" and "Sober House." His film credits include "Beyond Desire" (1995), "Dahmer vs. Gacy" (2010), and "What Now" (2015). In 2010, he released his memoir "My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N' Roses" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his former bandmates in 2012.

Early Life

Born Michael Coletti on January 22, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, Adler is the son of Deanna (Jewish-American) and Michael (Italian-American). After Deanna remarried Melvin Adler, Steven and his siblings relocated to Los Angeles, California. Steven lived with his grandparents in Hollywood due to behavior issues before returning home and learning the drums as a teenager. He became friends with future Guns N' Roses guitarist, Slash, during junior high.

Guns N' Roses

Steven returned to Hollywood in 1983, forming Road Crew with Slash. Although unsuccessful, they eventually joined Axl Rose’s band Hollywood Rose. Later, in 1985, Rose, Slash, Adler, Izzy Stradlin, and Duff McKagan founded Guns N' Roses, signing with Geffen Records in 1986. Their debut album, "Appetite for Destruction," topped multiple charts and achieved 18× Platinum in the U.S., featuring hits like "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child o' Mine," and "Paradise City." "G N' R Lies," their second album, reached #2 on the "Billboard" 200 and achieved 5× Platinum status in the U.S. Despite his success, Adler’s heroin addiction led to his dismissal in 1990.

Adler returned briefly after promising to curb his drug use but was ultimately dismissed for being unable to perform during the recording of "Civil War" for the 1991 album "Use Your Illusion II."

After Guns N' Roses

After leaving Guns N' Roses, Adler reformed Road Crew but faced ongoing drug issues. In 1991, he sued his former bandmates over his dismissal, resulting in a $2.25 million settlement and 15% of future royalties for the music he recorded with them. In 2003, he joined Suki Jones (later Adler’s Appetite), releasing EPs in 2005 and 2012. He also performed on Slash’s 2010 solo album and formed the band Adler, releasing "Back from the Dead" in 2012.

In 2016, Adler reunited with Guns N' Roses for select performances during their "Not in This Lifetime… Tour." His band, Adler’s Appetite, reformed in 2018 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Appetite for Destruction."

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Personal Life

Steven Adler married Cheryl Swiderski in 1989 and Carolina Ferreira in 2002. His struggles with addiction led to numerous legal issues, including arrests for heroin possession, domestic violence, and battery. He suffered a stroke in 1996 due to a drug overdose, resulting in temporary paralysis of his face. In June 2019, Adler was hospitalized for a non-life-threatening self-inflicted stab wound, later deemed accidental.

Awards and Nominations

In 2011, Adler’s cast of "Dahmer vs. Gacy" won the Outstanding Cast Performance award at the Action on Film International Film Festival. With Guns N' Roses, he earned a Grammy nomination, "Billboard" Music Award, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, and BRIT Award nominations.