Richie Sambora

Born: Jul 11, 1959 in Perth Amboy, NJ

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Biography: Raised in the humble, swampside locale of Woodbridge, New Jersey, Richie Sambora -- the gifted lead guitarist of the multi-million-selling rock act, Bon Jovi -- was initially inspired by blues-based icons of the 1960s such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Following a self-released eponymous 1980 hard ...Read full biography

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Stranger in This Town

Released: 1991

Label: Mercury

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The Bon Jovi guitarist goes solo on this recording. Sambora plays songs and styles that otherwise would not fit within the boundaries of Bon Jovi with a heavy blues influence. ~ John Book, Rovi ...Read full review

Aftermath of the Lowdown

Released: 2012

Label: Dangerbird Records

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With the title of Aftermath of the Lowdown, his first solo album in 14 years, Richie Sambora could very well be referring to a bunch of personal problems that plagued him in the back half of the 2000s. ...Read full review

More Richie Sambora albums: Main Albums (5), Singles & EPs (2)

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Jon Bon Jovi's Apartment on the Market For $42 Million

Apr 8, 9:00 PM EST

Richie Sambora to miss part of Bon Jovi tour

Apr 3, 3:38 AM EST

Guitarist Richie Sambora to miss part of Bon Jovi's current tour, citing 'personal issues'

Richie Sambora Won't Tour With Bon Jovi on Current Leg

Apr 2, 9:00 PM EST