Richie Sambora
Known for Acting · 65 credits
- Born
- 1959-07-11 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
- Also known as
- Bon Jovi
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
TV Shows (13)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited) / Self - Musical Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
MTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self
American Dreams
2002
as Eric Clapton
Still Standing
2002
as Roach
American Music Awards
1974
as Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009
as Self - Musical Guest
CMT Crossroads
2002
as Self
The BRIT Awards
1977
as Self
Soundstage
2003
as Self
The Music Biz
1995
as Self
When Metal Ruled The World
2004
as Himself (archive footage)
Movies (52)
America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
as Self - Performer
Staying Alive
1983
as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
as Self
On the Line
2001
as Mick Silver
Skum Rocks!
2013
as Self
Moscow Music Peace Festival
1989
as Self [Bon Jovi]
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990
as Self
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
2024
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
2009
as Self
Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
2009
as Self
Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
2007
as Self - Guitars
Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008
as Self
A Tale of James Brown
2016
as Self
Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
1985
as Self
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994
as Self
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018
as Self [Bon Jovi]
Bon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show
2001
as Self
Bon Jovi - Live from London
1995
as Self
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
2010
as Self
When Metal Ruled The World
2003
as Himself (archive footage)
Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour
2000
as Self
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos
1987
as Self
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
2004
as Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
B.B. King | Live
2009
as Self
Bon Jovi | Cross Road
1994
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2012
Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
2008
as Self
The Pool Cleaner
as Self (archive footage)
Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
2001
as Self
Bon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
2010
as Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
2024
as Self
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
1993
as Self - Guitars
Bon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
2001
as Self
Bon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
1995
Bon Jovi | No End in Sight
2022
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
2005
as Self
Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988
1989
as Self
Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos
1985
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live Rarities
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
1996
as Self
Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos
1989
as Self
Bon Jovi | Inside Out
2012
as Self - Guitars
Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos)
1994
as Himself
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
2007
as Self
Bon Jovi | Italian Roses
1993
as Self
Bon Jovi: In Performance
2006
Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
2013
as Self
Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
2011
as Self
Bon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
2003
as Self
RSO | Soundstage
2017
as Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
2013
as Self
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown
1990
as Guitar (Bon Jovi)
About Richie Sambora
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 reunite… With 65 credits spanning from 1974 to 2024, Richie Sambora has appeared in 52 films and 13 TV shows.
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- America | A Tribute to Heroes (2001) — as Self - Performer
- Staying Alive (1983) — as Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
- 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) — as Self
- On the Line (2001) — as Mick Silver
- Skum Rocks! (2013) — as Self
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