Steven Adler (left) and Slash. Eventually, his addiction got so bad that he was booted from the band. Unfortunately, it wasn't the wake-up call it should have been.

Sweet brother of mine: The kidnapping of Steven Adler Part 3: As Slash and Eric Clapton intervene, Jamie Adler conspires with friends to abduct Steven in a last-ditch effort to wean him off drugs.

Steven Adler celebrated one year of sobriety back in January, claiming to this day that he's continued to abstain from alcohol and drugs. According to Adler, however, Slash isn't buying it.

Steven Adler has taken the stage with the current "Not in This Lifetime" lineup of Guns N' Roses, but has not been a regular member of the tour which saw Axl Rose reunite with Slash and Duff McKagan.

Steven Adler News from United Press International.Today's birthdays include Maurice Williams of the Zodiacs, who was born in 1938 (age 65); Duane Eddy was also born in 1938 (age 55); Bobby Rydell ...

Steven Adler is on record as being in support of a reunion of the classic Guns N' Roses lineup, but that doesn't mean he has any special influence over bandleader Axl Rose.

Steven Adler (left) and Slash. Eventually, his addiction got so bad that he was booted from the band. Unfortunately, it wasn't the wake-up call it should have been.