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 Richie Sambora is one of music's most talented and respected songwriters, singers, guitarists and producers. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, he has toured the world and collected over 68 gold and platinum albums. In 1998 Sambora released his second solo album, "Undiscovered Soul". The album was produced by Don Was and features contributions by Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones, Rami Jaffee of The Wallflowers and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.Sambora was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and raised in Woodbridge. He got his first guitar in 1971 when he was 12, and started playing in bands three years later. A diversified music listener, Sambora comes from a background of The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Led Zeppelin and "a lot of blues stuff". Sambora had the opportunity to explore all of his musical avenues when he was afforded the making of his first solo album, "Stranger In This Town". "Mr. Bluesman", a single from the album, was inspired by Clapton, and when he agreed to play lead guitar on the track, a longtime dream of Sambora's was filled. He is a self-taught musician and plays many instruments such as all guitars, piano, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone and accordion. He divides his time between Los Angeles and New Jersey with his daughter Ava Elizabeth, who was born on October 4, 1997.
Bio:
Richie Sambora is one of music's most talented and respected songwriters, singers, guitarists and producers. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, he has toured the world and collected over 68 gold and platinum albums. In 1998 Sambora released his second solo album, "Undiscovered Soul". The album was produced by Don Was and features contributions by Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones, Rami Jaffee of The Wallflowers and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.Sambora was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and raised in Woodbridge. He got his first guitar in 1971 when he was 12, and started playing in bands three years later. A diversified music listener, Sambora comes from a background of The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Led Zeppelin and "a lot of blues stuff". Sambora had the opportunity to explore all of his musical avenues when he was afforded the making of his first solo album, "Stranger In This Town". "Mr. Bluesman", a single from the album, was inspired by Clapton, and when he agreed to play lead guitar on the track, a longtime dream of Sambora's was filled. He is a self-taught musician and plays many instruments such as all guitars, piano, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone and accordion. He divides his time between Los Angeles and New Jersey with his daughter Ava Elizabeth, who was born on October 4, 1997.
Tivia:
His parents, Joan (Sienila) and Adam Sambora, were both of Polish descent. His surname, "Sambora", is Polish.Lives in Laguna Beach, Westlake Village, Calabasas, California and Point Pleasant Boro, New Jersey.Daughter, Ava Locklear (aka Ava Elizabeth Sambora), with ex-wife Heather Locklear, was born on 4 October 1997.Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence in Laguna Beach, California. Sentenced to three years of informal probation, three months of first offender alcohol awareness classes and standard fees. Also ordered to not partake of any drugs or alcohol for the duration of his probation [April 22, 2008].Guitarist for the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013.His most important influences were Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter and Jimmy Page.Has put his 3-bdrm Laguna Beach house, once owned by Ricky Nelson, up for sale, asking $1.8 million, April 2002.On May 6, 2004, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Kean University.Graduated From Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, New Jersey. |
| Name: |
Richie Sambora |
Type: |
Actor,Composer,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Composer,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Composer,Writer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:08:21 |
| Height: |
6' 0?' (1.84 m) |
| Biography: |
Richie Sambora is one of music\'s most talented and respected songwriters, singers, guitarists and producers. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, he has toured the world and collected over 68 gold and platinum albums. In 1998 Sambora released his secon |
| Trivia: |
His parents, Joan (Sienila) and Adam Sambora, were both of Polish descent. His surname, "Sambora", is Polish.Lives in Laguna Beach, Westlake Village, Calabasas, California and Point Pleasant Boro, New Jersey.Daughter, Ava Locklear (aka Ava Elizabeth Sambora), with ex-wife Heather Locklear, was born on 4 October 1997.Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence in Laguna Beach, California. Sentenced to three years of informal probation, three months of first offender alcohol awareness classes and standard fees. Also ordered to not partake of any drugs or alcohol for the duration of his probation [April 22, 2008].Guitarist for the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013.His most important influences were Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter and Jimmy Page.Has put his 3-bdrm Laguna Beach house, once owned by Ricky Nelson, up for sale, asking $1.8 million, April 2002.On May 6, 2004, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Kean University.Graduated From Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, New Jersey. |
| Trademarks: |
Fender Stratocastor guitar with few exceptions
Wears a multitude of hats onstage
Bluesy riffs and vocals
Frequent use of a guitar talk box |
| Job title: |
Actor,Composer,Writer |
| Others works: |
TV commercial: Red Cross (2001)
Album: "Richie Sambora: Undiscovered Soul", 1998.
Album: "Stranger In This Town"
Music video Cinderella: "Somebody save me" (1986) |
| Spouse: |
Heather Locklear (December 17, 1994 - April 11, 2007) (divorced, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Ava Locklear |
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