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Who is Sambora Richie?
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Update at: Mar 6, 2026Richie Sambora
Born: July 11, 1959 • Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States
Biography
Richie Sambora is an American guitarist, composer, and producer best known as the lead guitarist and co-writer for the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 until 2013. He contributed to many of the band''s biggest hits, including Livin'' on a Prayer and Wanted Dead or Alive. Outside Bon Jovi, Sambora released solo work, notably the albums Stranger in This Town (1991) and Aftermath of the Lowdown (2012). He left Bon Jovi in 2013 to focus on personal matters and his solo career. He has been involved in various collaborative projects and live performances over the years.
Career highlights
- Bon Jovi: Lead guitarist and key co-writer from 1983 to 2013; contributed to many chart-topping albums and singles.
- Solo projects: Stranger in This Town (1991) and Aftermath of the Lowdown (2012).
- Collaborations: Worked with other artists and performed in various live settings, including occasional duo or band projects.
News
There has been no consistently active, high-visibility press cycle about Richie Sambora in recent years. The public record indicates he stepped back from Bon Jovi in 2013 to pursue personal matters and solo work, with sporadic live appearances and collaborations since then. For the latest verified updates, consult reputable music outlets and official statements.
Recent projects and appearances
Known public activity includes solo projects and occasional performances, as well as charity appearances. There is no widely reported release of a full-length studio album after 2012''s Aftermath of the Lowdown as of the latest publicly available information.
Personal life
Former spouse: Heather Locklear (married 1994; divorced 2007). Children: Ava Sambora (b. 1997). Sambora has been a prominent figure in rock music for decades and has pursued solo and collaborative endeavors alongside his work with Bon Jovi.
Which Raj Yogas are in Sambora Richie's birth chart?
1 FOUNDSambora Richie's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Chandra-Mangala Yoga.
Which dasha is Sambora Richie running now?
VIMSHOTTARISambora Richie is currently in the Saturn mahadasha, running from Mar 10, 2026 to Apr 28, 2026.
What do Sambora Richie's numerology numbers say?
Sambora Richie's core numbers are Life Path 6, Destiny 1, Soul Urge 7, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 4, Master Number 33, Birth 11.
Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.
Chaldean Destiny 1 indicates a leadership life-expression—initiative, courage, and independence. It supports roles where you create direction and command outcomes.
Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.
Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.
Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.
Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.
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Life Events & Planetary Transits
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