Richie Sambora

Richard Stephen Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi, where he played from 1983 to 2013. Sambora, along with lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, formed the main songwriting unit for the band. In addition to his work with Bon Jovi, Sambora has released three solo albums: Stranger in This Town in 1991, Undiscovered Soul in 1998, and Aftermath of the Lowdown in 2012. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 as a member of Bon Jovi. Sambora also formed the duo RSO with Orianthi in 2018, releasing their debut album, Radio Free America, in May.