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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 21:31:45 +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 [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora 'Can Return When He Is Ready to Die Every Night'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:45:17 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi still isn't going on the record about the circumstances that led to Richie Sambora's abrupt departure from Bon Jovi's most recent tour, but he insists the door is wide open for Sambora's return.

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

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:49:31 +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.

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora Left Tour on His Own

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:39:01 +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.

Richie Sambora Reportedly Kicked Off Bon Jovi Tour for Drinking

Dave Lifton — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:42:31 +0000

We're starting to learn more details -- or at least, hear some depressing theories -- about the "personal issues" that led to Richie Sambora's departure from the current Bon Jovi tour. According to one source, the decision was the result of Sambora's continuing issues with alcohol.

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

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:25:34 +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 Miss Bon Jovi Shows Due to 'Personal Issues'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:50:36 +0000

In news that hopefully isn’t as troubling as it seems, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora will miss the next leg of Bon Jovi’s touring commitments due to what the band is describing as “personal issues.” The group broke the news in a tersely worded statement on its website, stressing that “All shows will go on [...]

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

Dave Lifton — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:08:27 +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 Checking Into Rehab

Jon Michaels — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:47:10 +0000

According to an exclusive report from Radar Online, Bon Jovi singer Richie Sambora is checking into rehab for exhaustion and to regain his sobriety.

A source told Radar Online that "Richie recently has been drinking too much, and wants to get his life together."

"I think this was a culmination of all the things that overloaded his life and finally he realized he needed to take care of himself," added a friend.

Bon Jovi In 3D, On Direct TV

Jon Michaels — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:10:58 +0000

Tomorrow night (Friday) n3D, DirecTV’s 3D channel, will air What’s Next, a special about the band filmed in three glorious dimensions. The half-hour special includes backstage interviews with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, plus their latest video “What Do You Got.” It’s airs 6:30 Mtn.