Adler (band)
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Steven Adler |
| Defunct | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | United States, planned Europe tour |
Key people | Steven Adler, Jacob Bunton, Lonny Paul, Johnny Martin, Jeff Pilson (producer) |
| Products | Back from the Dead (album) |
Adler was a hard rock supergroup based in Los Angeles, California, formed in 2012 by Steven Adler, the former drummer of Guns N' Roses. This ensemble was created following the end of Adler's earlier project, Adler's Appetite, and featured Adler alongside vocalist and guitarist Jacob Bunton (known for his work with Lynam and previously Mars Electric), guitarist Lonny Paul (also affiliated with Lynam), and bassist Johnny Martin (formerly of L.A. Guns).
History
After the disbandment of Adler's Appetite in late 2011, Steven Adler established this new band. Their album, Back from the Dead, was launched on November 26, 2012, under the New Ocean Media label. The production and bass duties were handled by Jeff Pilson, who significantly influenced the band's musical direction. Steven Adler voiced his hopes for the group to sustain a career on par with legendary bands such as the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and Rush.
In early 2013, the band embarked on a tour across the United States and had intentions to tour Europe later that year. However, these plans were interrupted when Adler entered rehab in May 2013, resulting in a pause in their activities. The group returned to performing in 2015 with a U.S. tour and appeared at events like the M3 Festival and Monsters of Rock West Coast Cruise in 2016. These performances marked their final appearances before Steven Adler announced the band's dissolution in February 2017, citing his unwillingness to continue playing shows with poor attendance. By 2019, Adler had shifted to performing solo with a newly assembled lineup.
Personnel
- Steven Adler – drums and percussion
- Jacob Bunton – lead vocals, guitar, mandolin, keyboards, piano
- Johnny Martin – bass guitar and backing vocals
- Lonny Paul – guitar and backing vocals
Discography
- Back from the Dead (2012)