Richie Sambora
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1959-07-11 (65 years old)
Place of Birth
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Richie Sambora
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
Acting
Bon Jovi | Live Rarities
as Self
The Pool Cleaner
as Self (archive footage)
(2024)
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
as Self
(2024)
(2022)
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
as Self
(2018)
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self [Bon Jovi]
(2017)
RSO | Soundstage
as Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
(2016)
A Tale of James Brown
as Self
(2013)
Skum Rocks!
as Self
(2013)
(2013)
(2012)
(2012)
(2012)
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
as Self - Guitars
(2011)
(2010)
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
as Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
(2010)
(2009)
(2009)
(2009)
B.B. King | Live
as Self
(2008)
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
as Self
(2008)
(2007)
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
as Self - Guitars
(2007)
(2005)
(2003)
(2001)
America | A Tribute to Heroes
as Self - Performer
(2001)
On the Line
as Mick Silver
(2001)
(2001)
(2001)
(2000)
Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
as Self
(1996)
(1995)
Bon Jovi - Live from London
as Self
(1995)
(1994)
(1994)
Bon Jovi | Cross Road
as Self
(1993)
Keep the Faith: An Evening With Bon Jovi
as Self - Guitars
(1993)
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
as Self
(1990)
(1989)
Moscow Music Peace Festival
as Self [Bon Jovi]
(1989)
(1987)
(1985)
(1985)
(1983)
Staying Alive
as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
Crew
(1992)
NFL Rocks
Songs