Was drummer of hard rock band The Cult from spring of 1989 to
summer of 1990, before joining Guns N' Roses later in 1990. Returned
to The Cult in 1999 after being fired from Guns N' Roses.
Played drums for Tori Amos in "Y Can't Tori Read?"
Has released two songs and two videos with his new band
Velvet Revolver and is now is the studio recording with them. (August 2003)
Has a daughter named Lou Ellington Sorum (b. June 11, 2021) with his wife Ace Harper.