Adler's Appetite was an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2003 by eponymous former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler, the supergroup was originally known as Suki Jones and included vocalist Jizzy Pearl, guitarists Keri Kelli and Brent Muscat, and bassist Robbie Crane. The group disbanded in 2011 and Adler formed an Adler (band) including vocalist Jacob Bunton, guitarist Lonny Paul and bassist Johnny Martin. After Adler broke up in 2017, the drummer kicked off a solo career in 2019, with the current lineup of his new band comprising Adler, Thomas, vocalist Ari Kamin, guitarist Alistair James and bassist Todd Kerns.
History 2003–2011 Suki Jones was unveiled in March 2003, originally including Adler, vocalist Jizzy Pearl (of Ratt, Love/Hate and formerly L.A. Guns), guitarists Keri Kelli (formerly of Slash's Snakepit and L.A. Guns) and Brent Muscat (of Faster Pussycat, and formerly L.A. Guns), and Robbie Crane (of Ratt, and formerly the Vince Neil Band). During an early tour in May, Warrant guitarist Erik Turner temporarily substituted for Muscat, who was touring with Faster Pussycat. The band's name was changed to Adler's Appetite in June, to reflect the band's set list which included many songs from the debut Guns N' Roses album Appetite for Destruction. The following month, Pearl was replaced by Sean Crosby, frontman of AC/DC tribute act Back in Black. However, in August it was announced that Pearl had returned to the group for all upcoming tour dates. By the time the group recorded its self-titled debut EP, Muscat was no longer a member of Adler's Appetite. In March 2005, after the EP's release, Pearl left the band again.
Pearl was replaced by Sheldon Tarsha. Beautiful Creatures guitarist Michael Thomas, Izzy Stradlin's guitarist J.T. Longoria and Enuff Z'nuff bassist Chip Z'nuff subsequently replaced Kelli and Crane. In January 2006, it was reported that Adler had fired the band during a European tour. He later performed with several local musicians, including members of Guns N' Rose tribute bands. Adler addressed the European tour controversy in March, confirming that Tarsha, Thomas, Longoria and Z'nuff were no longer members of Adler's Appetite. The band toured in the summer with Faster Pussycat and Bang Tango, with a lineup including Adler, Crane and Bang Tango members Joe Lesté on vocals and Mark Simpson on guitar. Lesté had previously substituted for Pearl, who was unavailable due to "personal obligations", during a Japanese tour in March 2005. The band subsequently went on hiatus, although the previously unreleased song "Sadder Days" was released in April 2007.
In July 2007, Adler's Appetite's announced a run of summer shows, with the lineup consisting of Adler, Thomas, Z'nuff and new members Colby Veil of Guns N' Roses tribute band Hollywood Roses on vocals, and Kristy Majors of Pretty Boy Floyd on guitar. The band continued touring sporadically, before unveiling a new lineup in late 2008 – in November, former Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi took the place of Majors on guitar, and in December he announced that Tarsha had returned to the group as frontman. The vocalist lasted just one US tour, before departing again in April 2009. He was replaced a few days later by Rick Stitch, and the group returned to touring. In June, former Quiet Riot bassist Chuck Wright temporarily filled in for Z'nuff.
The group began recording its debut album later in the year, with "Alive" released as the first new material in July 2010. "Stardog" and "Fading" were released later in December. In early 2011, Grossi left Adler's Appetite to focus on Quiet Riot, which he had recently rejoined; Stitch's Ladyjack bandmate Robo temporarily substituted for the guitarist, before both members left in March to focus on Ladyjack. Adler's Appetite returned in April with new vocalist Patrick Stone (of Aces 'N' Eights) and guitarist Lonny Paul. Despite news that the group had begun recording new material, in September it was announced that Z'nuff had left the band. Adler quickly clarified the bassist's departure, claiming that he was dismissed due to the drummer's intention to start a new group.
2012–2017 In March 2012, Adler unveiled his new eponymous band Adler, which would include Lynam frontman Jacob Bunton, Adler's Appetite guitarist Lonny Paul and bassist Johnny Martin. The band released its debut album Back from the Dead in November, which was produced by former Dokken and Dio bassist Jeff Pilson. Despite reports that a second album was due for release in February 2016, Adler announced the dissolution of his eponymous band in February 2017 with the claim that "rock and roll doesn't sell".
2019–present After another hiatus, in May 2019 Steven Adler started off with his solo shows in order to celebrate the anniversary of Appetite for Destruction, with the first performance on May 6. His band included his former Adler's Appetite bandmate Michael Thomas, vocalist Ari Kamin, rhythm guitarist Alistair James and bassist Tanya O'Callaghan. In November 2021, O'Callaghan left when Whitesnake hired her to replace long-time bassist Michael Devin, whom that band parted ways with, becoming Whitesnake's first female member and was replaced a few days later by Todd Kerns.
Members Current members ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsSteven Adlerdrumsall Adler's Appetite and Adler releasesMichael Thomaslead guitarAlistair James2018–presentnone as yetAri Kaminlead vocalsTodd Kerns2021–present
Former members ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsRobbie CranebassKeri Kelli2003–2005lead guitarBrent Muscat2003–2004rhythm guitarnoneJizzy PearlvocalsAdler's Appetite (2005)Sean Crosby2003noneSheldon TarshaChip Z'nuffbassJ. T. Longoria2005–2006rhythm guitarSouth America Destruction (2005)Joe Lesté2006vocalsnoneMark SimpsonguitarColby Veil2007–2008vocalsKristy MajorsguitarAlex Grossi2008–2011Alive (2012)Rick Stitch2009–2011vocalsPatrick Stone2011noneLonny PaulBack from the Dead (2012)Jacob Bunton2012–2017 Johnny MartinConstantine Maroulis2018vocalsnoneCarl Restivorhythm guitarSean McNabbbassTanya O'Callaghan2018–2021
Touring musicians ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsErik Turner2003guitarTurner filled in for Muscat, who was touring with Faster Pussycat, during a United States tour in May 2003.Chuck Wright2009bassWright temporarily substituted for Z'nuff in June and July 2009, although no reason was given for the change.Robo2011guitarRobo filled in for Alex Grossi on a European tour in February 2011, after the guitarist left to focus on Quiet Riot.
Timeline
Lineups Names in bold represent new members. PeriodMembersReleasesMarch – July 2003(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Jizzy Pearl – vocals Keri Kelli – guitar Brent Muscat – guitar Robbie Crane – bassrowspan="3" July – August 2003(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Sean Crosby – vocals Keri Kelli – guitar Brent Muscat – guitar Robbie Crane – bassAugust 2003 – November 2004(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Jizzy Pearl – vocals Keri Kelli – guitar Brent Muscat – guitar Robbie Crane – bassNovember 2004 – March 2005(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Jizzy Pearl – vocals Keri Kelli – guitar Robbie Crane – bassAdler's Appetite (EP) (2005)April – October 2005(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Sheldon Tarsha – vocals Keri Kelli – guitar Robbie Crane – bass"Sadder Days" (2007)October 2005 – January 2006(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Sheldon Tarsha – vocals Michael Thomas – guitar J.T. Longoria – guitar Chip Z'nuff – bassSouth America Destruction (2005)Summer 2006(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Joe Lesté – vocals Mark Simpson – guitar Robbie Crane – bassJuly 2007 – November 2008(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Colby Veil – vocals Michael Thomas – guitar Kristy Majors – guitar Chip Z'nuff – bassrowspan="2" November 2008 – April 2009(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Sheldon Tarsha – vocals Michael Thomas – guitar Alex Grossi – guitar Chip Z'nuff – bassApril 2009 – April 2011(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Rick Stitch – vocals Michael Thomas – guitar Alex Grossi – guitar Chip Z'nuff – bassAlive (2012)April – November 2011(Adler's Appetite)Steven Adler – drums Patrick Stone – vocals Michael Thomas – guitar Lonny Paul – guitar Chip Z'nuff – bassBand inactive November 2011 – January 2012February 2012 – February 2017(Adler)Steven Adler – drums Jacob Bunton – vocals, guitar, piano Lonny Paul – guitar, backing vocals Johnny Martin – bass, backing vocalsBack from the Dead (2012)Band inactive March 2017 – April 2019May 2019 – November 2021(Steven Adler)Steven Adler – drums Ariel Kamin – lead vocals Michael Thomas – lead guitar Alistair James – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Tanya O'Callaghan – bass, backing vocalsnoneNovember 2021 – present(Steven Adler)Steven Adler – drums Ariel Kamin – lead vocals Michael Thomas – lead guitar Alistair James – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Todd Kerns – bass, backing vocalsnone to date
References
External links Adler's Appetite official website