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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 â€˜Because We Canâ€™ tour, which kicks off on May 7. The official Bon Jovi website broke the news with a message that said: â€œDue to a personal [...]

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 [...]

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 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 RichieÂ 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 [...]

Guitars Signed by Keith Richards, Def Leppard, Richie Sambora + More Auctioned for Charity

Dave Lifton — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:15:27 +0000

For the 27th consecutive year, WhyHunger is holding its Hungerthon to raise funds to fight poverty. To help reach their goal, the organization has acquired a handful of guitars and other memorabilia by many rock legends, which are being auctioned online. Included in this year’s auction are a red Stratocaster signed by Keith Richards (complete [...]

Richie Sambora Says Outside Projects Keep Bon Jovi Unified

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:51:12 +0000

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora says he's happy with the support his bandmates gave him during his recent visit to rehab, and that he also thinks outside projects such as his new solo album keep the group fresh.

Get in on Richie Sambora's Photo Project!

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:25:19 +0000

But first, happy birthday wishes to the longtime lead guitarist for Bon Jovi, who turns 53 today. New Jersey native son Sambora was born in Perth Amboy on July 11, 1959, and raised in Woodbridge. He just kicked off a a Photo Project for the first single off his forthcoming new album (due out at [...]