Richie Sambora

Richie Sambora

actor, composer, writer

Richie Sambora was born on Jul 11, 1959 in USA. Richie Sambora's big-screen debut came with Staying Alive directed by Sylvester Stallone in 1983, strarring Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited).

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.

  • Birthday

    Jul 11, 1959
  • Place of Birth

    Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Awards

1 wins & 9 nominations

Grammy Awards
2007
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
Winner - Grammy

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