liers Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Blackjacker said: Sure. It's just super-skeevy for mom to think she needs to do that. (And honestly, as much as it might be portrayed as "her story" with the "How I Lost My Son To Guns N' Roses" tagline... nobody gives a shit about her story.) "Finally! A book from Steven Adler's mom!" I thought that at first, but considering they're giving away signed drumsticks I'm guessing Stevens in on it. Im guessing it's meant to be more of a book for people who are dealing with addicts to read about someone else's experience that it is for adlers mom to just get attention and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Money Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Padme said: Only an Axl book would makes sense now. An Izzy book could be interesting though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) what the fuck axl always mentions adlers mom is she really that neurotic and domineering? 1 hour ago, G-Money said: An Izzy book could be interesting though. i would prefer to read an izzy book axl's secrets run deep and perhaps izzy's as well - but just the song writing portion of izzy's life would be the holy grail double talking jive motherfucker is truly his showmanship of musicianship performed by everyone i'd want to know the things that inspired him and the moment he was in them Edited January 14, 2017 by double talkin jive mfkr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gackt Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Who seriously writes a book on the dirt about their own son? I'm sure there's some interesting GnR-related stories in there, but the concept just comes across as sleazy to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Riggs Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, cineater said: Timely book. A lot of families out there dealing with their children's drug addictions. It's just as a horrific experience for them as the addict. I'm sure it wasn't easy for her to relive these experiences to tell her story but kudos to her for having the strength. Hopefully people approach it from something to learn and not as some disclosure to dirty business that the family should have kept a secret. My thoughts exactly. Some people are coming off as assholes on here. Everyone's got a story. If her story can help other people dealing w/ addiction then that's a good thing. This of course is assuming that is the main point of the book. Edited January 14, 2017 by Martin Riggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double talkin jive mfkr Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 36 minutes ago, Gackt said: Who seriously writes a book on the dirt about their own son? I'm sure there's some interesting GnR-related stories in there, but the concept just comes across as sleazy to me. disgusting adler cuts loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Well everyone else is cashing in on this quasi-reunion so I suppose Adler's mum may as well have her chance. Even Mick Wall has released a grovelling apologetic GN'R book in order to cash in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubukitty Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 8 hours ago, MillionsOfSpiders said: I know, we don't need another. Especially one that might put the brakes on Adler being part of GNR at all. I think his one cameo here and there is a disgrace, but he's happy, don't wreck it Just curious if Steven is ok with this release. I'm thinking he must be if he signed the drumsticks. I also read a winner will receive tickets to a GnR show. Wondering how GnR feel about this book. Is it bashing the band or is it more of a here's what happens when you do drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 People can do whatever they want. She is free and has every right to write a book about her life. With that said - I wouldn't read this book if somebody paid me to do so. Celebrity worship is really creepy. Reading bios by your favorite celeb is one thing, all of us are interested in learning more about our favorite singers or athletes or whatever ..but reading books by parents of celebs? Yuck - That's just weird, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RNRS Posted January 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2017 She didn't lose her son to Guns N' Roses. She lost him because he's a drug addict with a serious lack of self control. But 'ey, gotta put GnR on the cover or it won't sell, right? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, RNRS said: She didn't lose her son to Guns N' Roses. She lost him because he's a drug addict with a serious lack of self control. But 'ey, gotta put GnR on the cover or it won't sell, right? Apparently Stradlin turned them all onto junk so I'm not sure that is true. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvH Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Another shameless cash in. On a side note, am I the only one tired with the overuse of self referential titles for music related books and articles? I mean the ones using song titles. My Appetite For Destruction , It's So Easy, Iron Man...I bet the marketing guys though they were very clever when they chose such a title. Edited January 14, 2017 by EvH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xedos Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) So, Steven is involved in this bullshit or at least supports it by signing drumsticks for the release-giveaway ? As much as I like him as a musician, this guy is just akward. That´s the reason Axl and even Slash n Duff don´t wanna deal with him on a regular basis. Edited January 14, 2017 by Xedos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Why would this impact Axl, Slash and Duff? They probably won't even read the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Len Cnut Posted January 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Whys is distasteful? I mean whys it anymore distasteful than any rock star or personality in and around the biz writing a book? What, shes cashing in on something she doesn't have anything to do with? But she does, doesn't she, she's the Mum of one of the members and thats what she's gonna write about. I mean it's not like she's gonna be in there talking about the overdubs on Appetite, she has every right to write about it and probably has something valuable to say. For everybody with a 'howay the lads!' mentality towards rock n roll and excess (and I'm including myself in that) it might be perhaps a little sobering to see the other side of the coin of drug abuse, what it does to families etc etc. It's her life and her son, her relationship to the band is a few degrees closer than that of fans I'd say and if we can sit here and spout our opinions about all and sundry about the band why can't she write about an actual first hand experience with a member who she actually has something to do with. Edited January 14, 2017 by Len Cnut 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Does anybody care enough about Steven Adler to read a book that his mum wrote about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Towelie said: Does anybody care enough about Steven Adler to read a book that his mum wrote about him? Keeping it Real by Jodie Marsh was a bestseller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If Adler is giving away drum sticks with the thing, presumably it is endorsed, so I do not really see the problem in regards to ''cashing in on Adler's pain''. This sounds like one of those ''downward spiral'' depressive biographies which are all the rage now. It might have some interest for those interested in drug addiction and drug recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jay Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 18 hours ago, Padme said: Only an Axl book would makes sense now. "No Honor amongst Thieves Pt 2"? Gonna love the reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alfierose Posted January 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2017 18 hours ago, Padme said: Only an Axl book would makes sense now. This. The only GNR related story I'm really that interested in now is Axl's full take on the last 30 years or so. Although I'd probably need a whole shelf for all the volumes it would end up being. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 A Rose book would just be full of woe is me, everybody was ''Out Ta Get Me''. Probably a pack of lies also. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane M. Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 8 hours ago, RNRS said: She didn't lose her son to Guns N' Roses. She lost him because he's a drug addict with a serious lack of self control. But 'ey, gotta put GnR on the cover or it won't sell, right? Mrs. Adler should read her son's book. That kid was lost way before Guns N' Roses. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsFavoriteRose Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 21 hours ago, Blackjacker said: "Finally! A book from Steven Adler's mom!" now that made me LOL for real 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludurigan Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Looks really promising I love that a NY Best Selling author helped write this That piece on the back cover of the book is heavy If it follows the tone and drama on that tiny piece, it's likely to be the most shocking and heavy GNR-related book to date I am definetely buying this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Frey Posted January 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2017 Wasn't she the woman who chose her new guy over her 11-year old son, kicking the kid out of the house because her new lover didn't want him around? If that is exemplary of what she was like as a mother, the Nr. 1 person to blame for Steven's issues is she herself. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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