- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 11, 1959
- Place of Birth
- Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
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. He was married to actress Heather Locklear from 1994 u…
Filmography
movieStevie Van Zandt: Disciple
2024 · Self
movieMichael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There
2024 · Self
movieBon Jovi | No End in Sight
2022 · Self
movieTwenty Eighteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018 · Self [Bon Jovi]
movieRSO | Soundstage
2017 · Self - Lead Guitar/Vocals
movieA Tale of James Brown
2016 · Self
movieSkum Rocks!
2013 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Because We Can Tour - Live From Cleveland
2013 · Self
movieBon Jovi | In Concert - BBC Radio 2
2013 · Self
movie12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Inside Out
2012 · Self - Guitars
movieBon Jovi | Live - iHeartRadio Music Festival
2012
movieBon Jovi | Live In Lisbon 2011
2011 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Greatest Hits - The Ultimate Video Collection
2010 · Self - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
movieBon Jovi - The Circle Tour Live From New Jersey
2010 · Self
movieBon Jovi | When We Were Beautiful
2009 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Live at Madison Square Garden
2009 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
2009 · Self - Musical Guest
movieB.B. King | Live
2009 · Self
movieElvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Live at Tokyo Dome
2008 · Self
movieBon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
2007 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Unplugged On VH1
2007 · Self - Guitars
movieBon Jovi: In Performance
2006
movieBon Jovi | Live at Nokia Theatre
2005 · Self
tvThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005 · Self
When Metal Ruled The World
tvWhen Metal Ruled The World
2004 · Himself (archive footage)
movieBon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live
2004 · Acoustic Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals
movieWhen Metal Ruled The World
2003 · Himself (archive footage)
movieBon Jovi | Bounce (The Videos)
2003 · Self
tvSoundstage
2003 · Self
tvStill Standing
2002 · Roach
tvAmerican Dreams
2002 · Eric Clapton
tvCMT Crossroads
2002 · Self
movieOn the Line
2001 · Mick Silver
movieBon Jovi | One Last Wild Night
2001 · Self
movieAmerica | A Tribute to Heroes
2001 · Self - Performer
movieBon Jovi | Live at Giants Stadium, 2001
2001 · Self
Bon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show
movieBon Jovi Secret Acoustic Show
2001 · Self
movieBon Jovi | The Crush Tour
2000 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Live at Yokohama Stadium
1996 · Self
movieBon Jovi | The Unreleased First Night
1995
movieBon Jovi - Live from London
1995 · Self
tvThe Music Biz
1995 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Cross Road
1994 · Self
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
movieThe Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
1994 · Self
movieBon Jovi Keep The Faith (The Videos)
1994 · Himself
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
movieBon Jovi | Italian Roses
1993 · Self
movieKeep the Faith: An Evening with Bon Jovi
1993 · Self - Guitars
movieNFL Rocks
1992 · Songs
movieBon Jovi: Final Countdown
1990 · Guitar (Bon Jovi)
movieBon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey
1990 · Self
movieBon Jovi: New Jersey - The Videos
1989 · Self
movieMoscow Music Peace Festival
1989 · Self [Bon Jovi]
movieBon Jovi live in Tokyo 1988
1989 · Self
movieBon Jovi: Slippery When Wet - The Videos
1987 · Self
movieBon Jovi | Tokyo Road - Live in Japan '85
1985 · Self
movieBon Jovi: Breakout - The Videos
1985 · Self
tvMiami Vice
1984 · Songs
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self
movieStaying Alive
1983 · Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited)
tvThe BRIT Awards
1977 · Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Musical Guest
tvAmerican Music Awards
1974 · Self - Musical Guest
movieBon Jovi | Live Rarities
— · Self
The Pool Cleaner
movieThe Pool Cleaner
— · Self (archive footage)