Richie Sambora

Personal Info

Birthday

July 11, 1959

(66 years old)

Place of Birth

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Also Known As

Bon Jovi

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.

Known For

Still Standing

American Dreams

Staying Alive

On the Line

Filmography

2024
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
as Self
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
as Self
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
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
as Self
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
as Self
2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
as Self
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
as Self - Guitars
2011
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
as Self
2010
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
as Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
as Self
2009
Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self
B.B. King | Live
as Self
2008
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
as Self
2007
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
as Self
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
as Self - Guitars
2005
Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
as Self
2003
Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
as Self
2001
On the Line
as Mick Silver
Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
as Self
America | A Tribute to Heroes
as Self - Performer
Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
as Self
Bon Jovi | Secret Acoustic Show
as Self
2000
Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
as Self
1996
Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
as Self
1995
Bon Jovi - Live from London
as Self
1994
Bon Jovi | Cross Road
as Self
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
as Self
1993
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
as Self
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
as Self - Guitars
1990
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
as Self
1989
Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos
as Self
Moscow Music Peace Festival
as Self [Bon Jovi]
1987
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos
as Self
1985
Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
as Self
Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos
as Self
1983
Staying Alive
as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)