Richard Stephen Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi for 30 years. He and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi formed the main songwriting unit for the band. He has also 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, Sambora 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 Orianthi. After two EPs, the pair released their debut album Radio Free America in May.
instruments played
accordion
Guitar
mandolin
Piano
talkbox
Vocals
Associated Acts
Bon Jovi Message Orianthi RSO Zac Brown Band Shark frenzy
Birth Name
Richard Stephen Sambora
Children
1
Education
Woodbridge High School
Genres
Rock hard rock blues rock glam metal heavy metal country rock
Labels
Mercury Island Mercury Nashville Dangerbird
Net Worth
$100 million
Occupation
Musician songwriter record producer
Partners
Orianthi (2014 2018)
Spouses
Heather Locklear (m. 1994; div. 2007)
Website
Years Active
1977 present
Name
Richie Sambora
Nationality
United States of America