About

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Birthday:
1959-07-11
Place of birth:
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
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Richie Sambora

Overview

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

2024 Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple Actor Self 59
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2024 Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There Actor Self N/A
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2022 Bon Jovi | No End in Sight Actor Self 58
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2018 Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Actor Self [Bon Jovi] N/A
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2017 RSO | Soundstage Actor Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals N/A
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2016 A Tale of James Brown Actor Self N/A
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2014 Dolly Parton at Glastonbury 2014 Actor Self 58
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2013 Skum Rocks! Actor Self 58
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2013 Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland Actor Self 59
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2013 Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2 Actor Self 59
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2012 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief Actor Self 59
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2012 Bon Jovi | Inside Out Actor Self - Guitars 59
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2012 Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival Actor N/A
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2011 Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011 Actor Self N/A
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2010 Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection Actor Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals 59
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2010 Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey Actor Self 59
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2009 Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful Actor Self 59
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2009 Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden Actor Self 59
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2009 B.B. King | Live Actor Self 59
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2008 Elvis | Viva Las Vegas Actor Self 59
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2008 Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome Actor Self 59
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2007 Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert Actor Self 59
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2007 Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1 Actor Self - Guitars 59
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2005 Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre Actor Self N/A
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2003 Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos) Actor Self N/A
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2001 On the Line Actor Mick Silver 58
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2001 Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night Actor Self N/A
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2001 America | A Tribute to Heroes Actor Self - Performer 59
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2001 Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001 Actor Self N/A
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2001 Bon Jovi | Secret Acoustic Show Actor Self N/A
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2000 Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour Actor Self 59
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1996 Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium Actor Self N/A
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1995 Bon Jovi | Live from London Actor Self 59
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1995 Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night Actor N/A
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1994 Bon Jovi | Cross Road Actor Self N/A
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1994 The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994 Actor Self 59
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1993 Bon Jovi | Italian Roses Actor Self N/A
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1993 Keep the Faith: An Evening With Bon Jovi Actor Self - Guitars 59
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1990 Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey Actor Self N/A
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1989 Bon Jovi | New Jersey (The Videos) Actor Self N/A
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1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival Actor Self [Bon Jovi] 59
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1987 Bon Jovi | Slippery When Wet {The Videos} Actor Self 59
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1985 Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85 Actor Self 59
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1985 Bon Jovi | Breakout {The Videos} Actor Self 59
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1983 Staying Alive Actor Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited) 58
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Rock In Rio 2019 Actor Self N/A
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The Pool Cleaner Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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Bon Jovi | Live Rarities Actor Self N/A
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Sound

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