Quick Facts
Born:
1959-07-11
Birthplace:
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Credits:
66 Total Roles
Richie Sambora
Acting
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Biography
Richard Stephen 'Richie' Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American rock guitarist, producer, musician, and singer/songwriter who was the longtime lead guitarist of the popular rock band Bon Jovi. He and frontman Jon Bon Jovi formed the primary songwriting unit of the band. He is also a solo artist, having 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, he 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 his girlfriend, Orianthi. After two EPs, the pair released their debut album Radio Free America in May.
He was listed by Time magazine as one of the best guitarists of all time.
He was married to actress Heather Locklear from 1994 until their divorce in 2007; they have a daughter, Ava, born in 1997. He dated Australian guitarist/singer-songwriter Orianthi from 2014 to 2018.
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In 2018, he 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 his girlfriend, Orianthi. After two EPs, the pair released their debut album Radio Free America in May.
He was listed by Time magazine as one of the best guitarists of all time.
He was married to actress Heather Locklear from 1994 until their divorce in 2007; they have a daughter, Ava, born in 1997. He dated Australian guitarist/singer-songwriter Orianthi from 2014 to 2018.
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Known For
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Staying Alive
Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
Still Standing
Roach
On the Line
Mick Silver
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Bon Jovi | No End in Sight MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Twenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony MOVIE | Self [Bon Jovi] |
| 2017 | RSO | Soundstage MOVIE | Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals |
| 2016 | A Tale of James Brown MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Skum Rocks! MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2 MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief MOVIE | Self |