Richie Sambora

Richie Sambora

Born 1959-07-11 (age 66) Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
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Biography

Richard Stephen 'Richie' Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American rock guitarist, producer, musician, and singer/songwriter who was the longtime lead guitarist of the popular rock band Bon Jovi. He and frontman Jon Bon Jovi formed the primary songwriting unit of the band. He is also a solo artist, having released three solo albums: Stranger in This Town in 1991, Undiscovered Soul in 1998, and Aftermath of the Lowdown released in September 2012.

In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi, and reunited with his former bandmates for a performance at the induction ceremony. That year, he formed the duo RSO alongside his girlfriend, Orianthi. After two EPs, the pair released their debut album Radio Free America in May.

He was listed by Time magazine as one of the best guitarists of all time.

He was married to actress Heather Locklear from 1994 until their divorce in 2007; they have a daughter, Ava, born in 1997. He dated Australian guitarist/singer-songwriter Orianthi from 2014 to 2018.

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Known For

America | A Tribute to Heroes
America | A Tribute to Heroes

2001

as Self - Performer

Staying Alive
Staying Alive

1983

as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)

Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
On the Line
On the Line

2001

as Mick Silver

Skum Rocks!
Skum Rocks!

2013

as Self

Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Moscow Music Peace Festival
Moscow Music Peace Festival

1989

as Self [Bon Jovi]

When Metal Ruled The World
When Metal Ruled The World

2003

as Himself (archive footage)

Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
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The Pool Cleaner

as Self (archive footage)

Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1

2007

as Self - Guitars

A Tale of James Brown