Richie Sambora

Acting·Jul 11, 1959·Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple2024 · Self	Self
Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There2024 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| No End in Sight2022 · Self	Self
Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2018 · Self [Bon Jovi]	Self [Bon Jovi]
RSO \| Soundstage2017 · Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals	Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
A Tale of James Brown2016 · Self	Self
Skum Rocks!2013 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland2013 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| In Concert - BBC Radio 22013 · Self	Self
12-12-12 \| The Concert for Sandy Relief2012 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Inside Out2012 · Self - Guitars	Self - Guitars
Bon Jovi \| Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival2012 · Actor	Actor
Bon Jovi \| Live In Lisbon 20112011 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection2010 · Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals	Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey2010 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| When We Were Beautiful2009 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Live at Madison Square Garden2009 · Self	Self
B.B. King \| Live2009 · Self	Self
Elvis \| Viva Las Vegas2008 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Live at Tokyo Dome2008 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert2007 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Unplugged On VH12007 · Self - Guitars	Self - Guitars
Bon Jovi: In Performance2006 · Actor	Actor
Bon Jovi \| Live at Nokia Theatre2005 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live2004 · Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals	Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
When Metal Ruled The World2003 · Himself (archive footage)	Himself (archive footage)
Bon Jovi \| Bounce (The Videos)2003 · Self	Self
On the Line2001 · Mick Silver	Mick Silver
Bon Jovi \| One Last Wild Night2001 · Self	Self
America \| A Tribute to Heroes2001 · Self - Performer	Self - Performer
Bon Jovi \| Live at Giants Stadium, 20012001 · Self	Self
BBon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show2001 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| The Crush Tour2000 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Live at Yokohama Stadium1996 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| The Unreleased First Night1995 · Actor	Actor
Bon Jovi - Live from London1995 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Cross Road1994 · Self	Self
TThe Great Music Experience \| Nara City, Japan 19941994 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos)1994 · Himself	Himself
Bon Jovi \| Italian Roses1993 · Self	Self
Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi1993 · Self - Guitars	Self - Guitars
Bon Jovi: Final Countdown1990 · Guitar (Bon Jovi)	Guitar (Bon Jovi)
Bon Jovi \| Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey1990 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos1989 · Self	Self
Moscow Music Peace Festival1989 · Self [Bon Jovi]	Self [Bon Jovi]
Bon Jovi live in Tokyo 19881989 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos1987 · Self	Self
Bon Jovi \| Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '851985 · Self	Self