Forgive what will probably be a long comment, but I LOVE this content and thank you for calling some attention to Steven Adler. Like all other kids who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I worshipped GnR, but unlike most, my focus was not on Slash (who is amazing), but on Steven. In fact, I Credit him with ever getting into drumming. When I was in 7th grade, I was a poor kid who loved drums but had no shot at ever playing them. I would NEVER have the money, or space, or ability to take lessons or own a kit... So anyway, I once found a drum stick in a dumpster (only one). For the other, I found a dowel rod that I broke in half and used as a second stick. Just drumming on the ground, I would hit to the "Appetite" album day and night. I didn't know for sure, but I had a feeling that I was in time and could play the parts. They sounded so killer and I felt like I was in time, so that was amazing! All of the guys I knew who were into Lars Ulrich or Charlie Benante were VERY down, always sh*t talking Adler. In a very "Ringo" way, people were always maligning the "Ease" of his playing, but his music taught me 2 things: 1) It's okay to be a Crappy drummer- NO- Steven is not a crappy drummer. But you can love drumming, play something that is considered simple, and that's enough. If EVERYTHING was Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, or Simon Phillips, I would have said "Dude... drumming is so hard. It's cool, but I could NEVER do that". Steven presented drumming as something accessible. Even though it sounded amazing, I felt like it was possible. 2)- SERVE THE MUSIC- He was an example of NOT doing "10 lbs of sh*t in a 2 lb bag". His music fit perfectly. It was musical, dynamic, powerful, and was classic "Air Drum" music. You don't feel compelled to air drum "Bad" drumming. You just don't. Steven's approach allowed the killer vocals, shredding guitar, and crunchy baselines to come through. As my mentor, Lozell Henderson once told me- "The best drums are FELT, not HEARD". Steven's drumming embodies this principle. Thanks for the great content as always, and CONGRATS on becoming a Dad!! I know you will be (are) a great one!
Whats your favorite song off of Appetite for Destruction?
Rocket Queen!
Paradise city
Rocket queen
Nice job brotha ! It’s good to see someone on this platform that appreciates unique drummers like Steven Adler !
Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!
This is a great lesson John! Thanks for posting it.
Thank you so much!
Excellent breakdown John! Very well presented and explained... and of course well played. Love the parts of the songs you picked too!👍👍
Thanks dude!!!
Great drummer and great record! This is awesome dude.
Thanks dude!!!
This is great! It must’ve took a lot of time great video
Thanks so much!
Forgive what will probably be a long comment, but I LOVE this content and thank you for calling some attention to Steven Adler.
Like all other kids who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I worshipped GnR, but unlike most, my focus was not on Slash (who is amazing), but on Steven. In fact, I Credit him with ever getting into drumming.
When I was in 7th grade, I was a poor kid who loved drums but had no shot at ever playing them. I would NEVER have the money, or space, or ability to take lessons or own a kit... So anyway, I once found a drum stick in a dumpster (only one). For the other, I found a dowel rod that I broke in half and used as a second stick. Just drumming on the ground, I would hit to the "Appetite" album day and night. I didn't know for sure, but I had a feeling that I was in time and could play the parts. They sounded so killer and I felt like I was in time, so that was amazing! All of the guys I knew who were into Lars Ulrich or Charlie Benante were VERY down, always sh*t talking Adler. In a very "Ringo" way, people were always maligning the "Ease" of his playing, but his music taught me 2 things:
1) It's okay to be a Crappy drummer-
NO- Steven is not a crappy drummer. But you can love drumming, play something that is considered simple, and that's enough. If EVERYTHING was Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, or Simon Phillips, I would have said "Dude... drumming is so hard. It's cool, but I could NEVER do that". Steven presented drumming as something accessible. Even though it sounded amazing, I felt like it was possible.
2)- SERVE THE MUSIC-
He was an example of NOT doing "10 lbs of sh*t in a 2 lb bag". His music fit perfectly. It was musical, dynamic, powerful, and was classic "Air Drum" music. You don't feel compelled to air drum "Bad" drumming. You just don't. Steven's approach allowed the killer vocals, shredding guitar, and crunchy baselines to come through. As my mentor, Lozell Henderson once told me- "The best drums are FELT, not HEARD". Steven's drumming embodies this principle.
Thanks for the great content as always, and CONGRATS on becoming a Dad!! I know you will be (are) a great one!
Dude, I totally agree. I wish I was just a little older, so I could have enjoyed them in their prime.
I am way late getting to this video, but it was outstanding! Loved it, brother!
really nice dissection of that great album!!!!
Great video! Tks from Brazil!
Nice line up👍
Thanks so much!
Love where you break down the paradise city fill. Cool way to look at it as double bass except left foot on the hats.
haha thanks man! It was a fun video to make!
Yo!!!!!! Love Guns N’ Roses 🌹
Me too! Thanks dude!
@@drumlck awesomeness
Daze neats heroine
If u can have a tune canna so,can t I 😂😊
Paradise City
Not enough cowbell mate
Saved di sen wi cowbell den
Considering Adler is king ot cowbell das failing baldy pal
AFD is a great album obviously. Legend?? Not a chance.