Moxietalk With Kirt Jacobs

Richie Sambora is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer best known for his work as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi. Born on July 11, 1959, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Sambora joined Bon Jovi in 1983, shortly before the band achieved massive commercial success. He remained with the group until 2013, contributing to some of their most iconic hits and albums. During his tenure with Bon Jovi, the band released several multi-platinum albums, including “Slippery When Wet” (1986) and “New Jersey” (1988), which featured hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” and “Wanted Dead   or Alive.” Richie Sambora is known for his virtuosic guitar playing, incorporating blues, rock, and metal elements. His playing style often features intricate solos, fingerpicking, and the use of a variety of techniques and effects. He is also praised for his songwriting abilities; he co-wrote many of Bon Jovi’s hits with lead singer Jon Bon Jovi. In addition to his work with Bon Jovi, Sa