Richie Sambora
Born
July 11, 1959 (65 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
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
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Self
2024
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
Self
2024
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
Self
2022
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self [Bon Jovi]
2018
RSO | Soundstage
Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
2017
A Tale of James Brown
Self
2016
Skum Rocks!
Self
2013
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
Self
2013
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
Self
2013
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
2012
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
Self - Guitars
2012
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2012
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
Self
2011
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
2010
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
Self
2010
Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
Self
2009
Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
Self
2009
B.B. King | Live
Self
2009
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
Self
2008
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
Self
2008
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
Self
2007
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
Self - Guitars
2007
Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
Self
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
Self
2003
Soundstage
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Still Standing
Roach · (1 episode)
2002
American Dreams
Eric Clapton · (1 episode)
2002
CMT Crossroads
Self · (1 episode)
2002
On the Line
Mick Silver
2001
Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
Self
2001
America | A Tribute to Heroes
Self - Performer
2001
Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
Self
2001
Bon Jovi | Secret Acoustic Show
Self
2001
Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
Self
2000
Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
Self
1996
Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
1995
Bon Jovi - Live from London
Self
1995
The Music Biz
Self · (2 episodes)
1995
Bon Jovi | Cross Road
Self
1994
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
Self
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
Self
1993
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
Self - Guitars
1993
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
Self
1990
Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos
Self
1989
Moscow Music Peace Festival
Self [Bon Jovi]
1989
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos
Self
1987
Bon Jovi | Live Rarities
Self
Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
Self
1985
Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos
Self
1985
The Pool Cleaner
Self (archive footage)
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (3 episodes)
1984
Staying Alive
Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
1983
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (4 episodes)
1975
American Music Awards
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1974