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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 18:20:45 +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 15:39:17 +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 15:17:31 +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 Addresses Richie Sambora Rumors on 'Ellen'

Dave Swanson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:20:49 +0000

During his visit today (April 23) to the 'Ellen' show, Jon Bon Jovi talked about his band's 30 year history -- and of course was asked to comment on guitarist Richie Sambora's recent departure from their tour.

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora Left Tour on His Own

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:19:15 +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 15:22:31 +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 10:55:34 +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 [...]

Richie Sambora Rejoins Bon Jovi

The Hawk — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:46:35 +0000

Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi guitarist, is ready to rejoin Bon Jovi’s European tour.

The 51-year-old guitarist was at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday and told TMZ.com he's "doing excellent," before saying he had no plans to stay in the city because he was “going out to Europe right now.”

The veteran rock star entered rehab for exhaustion and alcohol abuse in April after spending most of 2010 on tour. "Richie has had a busy year," a friend told RadarOnline.com. “I think this was a culmination of the things that overloaded his life and finally he realized he needed to take care of himself."

In 2007, Sambora checked into rehab following his divorce from Heather Locklear, his wife of 16 years, and the death of his father.

Richie Sambora Checking Into Rehab

The Hawk — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:01:02 +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.

Richie Sambora Shows the Love for Bon Jovi

Tommy B — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:00:29 +0000

How do keep fired up when you've been rockin' as long as these guys? Love. Must be valentines day...check it out here