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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known For
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
MTV Video Music Awards
American Dreams
Still Standing
American Music Awards
All Movies (52)
- Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple2024 · as Self
- Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There2024 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | No End in Sight2022 · as Self
- Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2018 · as Self [Bon Jovi]
- RSO | Soundstage2017 · as Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
- A Tale of James Brown2016 · as Self
- Skum Rocks!2013 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland2013 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 22013 · as Self
- 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief2012 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Inside Out2012 · as Self - Guitars
- Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival2012
- Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 20112011 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection2010 · as Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey2010 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful2009 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden2009 · as Self
- B.B. King | Live2009 · as Self
- Elvis | Viva Las Vegas2008 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome2008 · as Self
- Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert2007 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH12007 · as Self - Guitars
- Bon Jovi: In Performance2006
- Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre2005 · as Self
- Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live2004 · as Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
- When Metal Ruled The World2003 · as Himself (archive footage)
- Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)2003 · as Self
- On the Line2001 · as Mick Silver
- Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night2001 · as Self
- America | A Tribute to Heroes2001 · as Self - Performer
- Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 20012001 · as Self
- Bon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show2001 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour2000 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium1996 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night1995
- Bon Jovi - Live from London1995 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Cross Road1994 · as Self
- The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 19941994 · as Self
- Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos)1994 · as Himself
- Bon Jovi | Italian Roses1993 · as Self
- Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi1993 · as Self - Guitars
- Bon Jovi: Final Countdown1990 · as Guitar (Bon Jovi)
- Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey1990 · as Self
- Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos1989 · as Self
- Moscow Music Peace Festival1989 · as Self [Bon Jovi]
- Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 19881989 · as Self
- Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos1987 · as Self
- Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '851985 · as Self
- Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos1985 · as Self
- Staying Alive1983 · as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
- Bon Jovi | Live Rarities— · as Self
- The Pool Cleaner— · as Self (archive footage)
All TV Shows (14)
- The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien2009 · as Self - Musical Guest
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005 · as Self
- When Metal Ruled The World2004 · as Himself (archive footage)
- Soundstage2003 · as Self
- Still Standing2002 · as Roach
- American Dreams2002 · as Eric Clapton
- CMT Crossroads2002 · as Self
- The Music Biz1995 · as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self
- The BRIT Awards1977 · as Self
- Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards1974 · as Self - Musical Guest