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Richie Sambora
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. Sambora 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. Sambora recently formed the duo RSO alongside Orianthi. Having released two EP's, the pair released their debut album Radio Free America in May 2018.
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Born
1959-07-11
Birth Place
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
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Education
Woodbridge High School
Spouse(s)
Heather Locklear ​ ​ ( m.  1994; div.  2007) ​
Children
1
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Dannielynn Birkhead, 15, Offered Free Guitar Lessons From Richie Sambora After Kentucky Derby

Dannielynn Birkhead had the time of her life at the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Not only did she hang with Janet Jackson, but Anna Nicole Smith‘s 15-year-old daughter also got to spend time with Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora, 62. Dannielynn and Richie posed for a photo together, as seen below, when Dannielyn brought her own guitar and stood front row at Richie’s performance at the Barnstable Brown Gala. The pair bonded so much that, according to Dannielyn’s dad Larry Birkhead, Richie offered the teenager free guitar lessons anytime she visits Los Angeles.
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Richie Sambora Offers Free Guitar Lessons to Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, may be too young to know how to pull strings, but she'll now be able to play them thanks to none other than Richie Sambora!. Her dad, Larry Birkhead, tells TMZ ... this weekend's Kentucky Derby was insanely momentous for his 15-year-old daughter ... as we reported, she wore the same getup that Janet Jackson wore to the Derby in years past, and even met Janet this time around.
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It Sounds Like Richie Sambora and Bon Jovi Have Different Views on Why Richie Left the Band

If you're from New Jersey, there are two musical acts that you mustn't speak poorly of or you're (probably) banned from the state forever: Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. Both of these Jersey-based musical acts have enjoyed ridiculously fruitful and long-lasting music careers. But like any popular band with a huge following, whenever a member departs, fans always want to know why they left. In the case of Bon Jovi, people really want to know what caused Richie Sambora's exit.
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Slash, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett & Richie Sambora To Head Up Les Paul Foundation’s Advisory Council

The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul, has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Council, with the members including Slash, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett and Richie Sambora. The Les Paul Advisory Council is made up of a prestigious group of influential music industry friends, colleagues and educators. They will be helping to further the mission of the Foundation.
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Richie Sambora says his role in Bon Jovi was to “shut the f**k up”

Richie Sambora has said that he felt obliged to keep quiet about his role in penning Bon Jovi songs, telling Nile Rodgers “that was part of my deal, to shut the fuck up.”. The guitarist – who left the band in 2013, stating that he wished to spend more time with his family – was appearing on Nile Rodgers Deep Hidden Meaning Radio on Apple Music. Their discussion starts by looking at the perception around his role in the band.
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