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Richie Sambora on Bon Jovi Split: 'Enough With the Trash Talking'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:40:20 +0000

After laying low for a few weeks, Richie Sambora has decided to speak up about his recent departure from the Bon Jovi lineup -- and it sounds like fans may need to start preparing for the possibility that he may never return.

Jon Bon Jovi Is Kind of Tired of Being Asked About Richie Sambora

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:45 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi knows it’s a hard, lonely life for a rock ‘n’ roll cowboy — especially one whose pardner has vanished and the press won’t stop asking him why. Because he’s a professional, Mr. Bon Jovi won’t simply refuse to answer the never-ending questions about Richie Sambora‘s absence from Bon Jovi‘s most recent round [...]

Richie Sambora Sitting Out European and South African Legs of Bon Jovi Tour

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:17:31 +0000

More bad news for Richie Sambora fans. Bon Jovi recently revealed that the guitarist will be sitting out the upcoming European and South African legs of their current ‘Because We Can’ tour, which kicks off on May 7.

Bon Jovi Changes Date Of MetLife Stadium Show

Dan Alexander — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:29:55 +0000

Bon Jovi has changed the date of one of their July shows at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands while updating Richie Sambora’s status with the band. The band quietly announced the new date for the July 24 show as being July 27 in a post on its Facebook page late Tuesday night in announcing the [...]

The Top 10 Bands NOT In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame But Should Be [VIDEOS]

Double Down — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:00:20 +0000

'Tis the season for me to go on my yearly rant about the travesty that is otherwise known as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and how there are a laundry list of great bands we grew up listening to that somehow haven't yet made it into the Hall.

25 Years Ago: Bon Jovi's Manager Convicted of Smuggling 40,000 Lbs. of Marijuana

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:33:38 +0000

You think you've got problems? Just be glad you weren't in Doc McGhee's shoes on April 25, 1988, when the famous manager -- whose clients at the time included Motley Crue and Bon Jovi -- was convicted of smuggling 40,000 pounds of marijuana into the United States from South America.

Jon Bon Jovi's Son Plans to Walk On With Notre Dame

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:03:21 +0000

You might say Jesse Bongiovi — son of Jon Bon Jovi — is living on a prayer when it comes to his college football dreams. Lacking a scholarship, the 18-year-old plans to walk on at Notre Dame this off-season. Bongiovi, a high school senior, has been a two-sport star at Poly Prep Country Day School [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Addresses Richie Sambora Rumors on 'Ellen'

Dave Swanson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:20:49 +0000

During his visit today (April 23) to the 'Ellen' show, Jon Bon Jovi talked about his band's 30 year history -- and of course was asked to comment on guitarist Richie Sambora's recent departure from their tour.

Jon Bon Jovi's New York Penthouse Hits The Market for $42 Million

Ken Kelley — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:08:18 +0000

If you've got $42 million burning a hole in your pocket, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath, 7,400-square foot New York penthouse could be yours! Bon Jovi front man Jon Bon Jovi recently listed his SoHo duplex for $42 million, a full $18 million more than what he bought it for a short six years ago.

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora Left Tour on His Own

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:19:15 +0000

The story that Richie Sambora was kicked off the Bon Jovi tour is bunk, according to Jon Bon Jovi. In a new interview, the singer said that the decision was made entirely by Sambora.

Did Jon Bon Jovi Push Richie Sambora Out Of Band?

Dan Alexander — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:09:59 +0000

The real reason Richie Sambora has left Bon Jovi’s tour could be somewhere between the stated “personal issues” and reports of a feud between Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi. The New York Post’s Page Six reports Sambora’s departure from the band before Tuesday night’s concert in Calgary came at the urging of Jon’s wife Dorthea [...]

Richie Sambora to Miss Some Bon Jovi Shows

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:55:34 +0000

Richie Sambora is dealing with some personal issues that will cause him to have to bail on some upcoming Bon Jovi shows. On Bon Jovi’s website, the band offered this simple statement: “Due to personal issues, Richie Sambora will not be performing on this upcoming leg. All shows will go on as scheduled.” The band [...]

Richie Sambora's Bon Jovi Tour Exit: 'A Classic Jagger/Richards Blowup?'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:55:34 +0000

A fair number of Bon Jovi fans feared that Richie Sambora's recently announced absence from the upcoming leg of the band's current tour might indicate a reprise of Sambora's struggles with substance abuse, but it sounds like the only substance involved is cash.

Richie Sambora To Skip Part Of Bon Jovi Tour [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:13:46 +0000

Guitarist Richie Sambora will not be performing with Bon Jovi during the current leg of the band’s Because We Can tour but the reason is not clear. The band, on its website, cited “personal issues.” The band says all shows will go on as scheduled. No other information was given. TMZ is reporting that Sambora and [...]

David Bowie and Bon Jovi Battling it Out for No. 1

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:53 +0000

David Bowie and Bon Jovi are currently embroiled in a huge fight -- but it's nothing personal. In a scene that seems ripped from the mid-'80s, the two classic rock heavyweights are duking it out for the No. 1 position in next week's Billboard 200 chart.

Screaming Goats Remix: Living on a Goat

Andy Chase — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:51:52 +0000

Here ya go….The Bon Jovi/Screaming Goat remix: And here is a bonus video of the fainting goats: [button href="http://thefw.com/screaming-goat-remixes/" title="More Screaming Goats for your enjoyment" align="center"]

Jon Bon Jovi Fears for Reality Singing Show Contestants

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:18:11 +0000

If you ask Jon Bon Jovi, the Grammys have gotten it right in recent years. The singer listed Adele and Mumford & Sons as bands with real talent, while adding that he worries about kids today and a perceived waning interest in good music.

Bon Jovi Puts On A Free Show In Connecticut [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:48:34 +0000

Bon Jovi officially postponed their concert at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun on Saturday night but played a free concert for those who made the trip anyway. The band postponed the show because of the nor’easter late Saturday afternoon until October 25 but played a free concert for fans who were already at the casino for the [...]

Bon Jovi Concert Tonight In Connecticut Canceled

Dan Alexander — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:11:57 +0000

Bon Jovi has postponed the first stop on their “Because They Can” tour tonight in Connecticut because of the nor’easter. The concert has been rescheduled until October 25. Tickets will be honored on the new date. Ticketholders from New Jersey were concerned about risking a fine by driving the 3 hours to Mohegan Sun in [...]

Free Beer & Hot Wings – This Guy Is REALLY Into Bon Jovi

Varacchi — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:55:34 +0000

We’ve all seen some crazy people get their moment on the Jumbotron, but this guy takes it to a higher level.