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Richie Sambora

Richie Sambora

Acting1959Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

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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Acting History

Future
The Pool Cleaner
as Self (archive footage)
When Metal Ruled The World
as Himself (archive footage)
2017
RSO | Soundstage
as Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
2004
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
as Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
2003
Soundstage
TVas Self
American Dreams
TVas Eric Clapton1 eps
1992
1986
Miami Vice
TVSongs1 eps
1983
Staying Alive
as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVas Self - Musical Guest / Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/11/1959(66 years old)
Place of Birth
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA