"If it wasn't for KISS, there would be no Guns N' Roses. Bands like that made Guns N' Roses. We were five guys with five personalities and five different influences. The stars were aligned for us"

This quote by Steven Adler speaks with the impact of KISS on the development of Guns N' Roses. Adler is saying that without KISS, Guns N' Roses would not exist. He is also stressing the importance of the individual characters and impacts of the five members of the band. Adler is recommending that the combination of these 5 personalities and affects was the perfect recipe for the success of Guns N' Roses. He is indicating that the stars were lined up for the band, which the success of Guns N' Roses was due to the ideal combination of the 5 members. Adler is revealing his thankfulness for KISS and the other bands that influenced Guns N' Roses, and is acknowledging the value of the private members of the band in creating the special sound of Guns N' Roses.