Richie Sambora
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.
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Filmography
19 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2 | Self | Film |
| 2013 | Bon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland | Self | Film |
| 2012 | 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief | Self | Film |
| 2011 | Bon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011 | Self | Film |
| 2010 | Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey | Self | Film |
| 2009 | Bon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful | Self | Film |
| 2008 | Bon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome | Self | Film |
| 2008 | Elvis | Viva Las Vegas | Self | Film |
| 2007 | Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert | Self | Film |
| 2007 | Bon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1 | Self - Guitars | Film |
| 2004 | Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live | Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals | Film |
| 2001 | Bon Jovi | One Last Wild Night | Self | Film |
| 2001 | On the Line | Mick Silver | Film |
| 2000 | Bon Jovi | The Crush Tour | Self | Film |
| 1995 | Bon Jovi - Live from London | Self | Film |
| 1993 | Keep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi | Self - Guitars | Film |
| 1989 | Moscow Music Peace Festival | Self [Bon Jovi] | Film |
| 1985 | Bon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85 | Self | Film |
| 1985 | Bon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos | Self | Film |
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