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Richie Sambora on Bon Jovi Split: 'Enough With the Trash Talking'

Jeff Giles — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:40:20 +0000

After laying low for a few weeks, Richie Sambora has decided to speak up about his recent departure from the Bon Jovi lineup -- and it sounds like fans may need to start preparing for the possibility that he may never return.

Jon Bon Jovi Is Kind of Tired of Being Asked About Richie Sambora

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:45 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi knows it’s a hard, lonely life for a rock ‘n’ roll cowboy — especially one whose pardner has vanished and the press won’t stop asking him why. Because he’s a professional, Mr. Bon Jovi won’t simply refuse to answer the never-ending questions about Richie Sambora‘s absence from Bon Jovi‘s most recent round [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora 'Can Return When He Is Ready to Die Every Night'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:45 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi still isn't going on the record about the circumstances that led to Richie Sambora's abrupt departure from Bon Jovi's most recent tour, but he insists the door is wide open for Sambora's return.

Jon Bon Jovi's Son Plans to Walk On With Notre Dame

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:30:21 +0000

You might say Jesse Bongiovi — son of Jon Bon Jovi — is living on a prayer when it comes to his college football dreams. Lacking a scholarship, the 18-year-old plans to walk on at Notre Dame this off-season. Bongiovi, a high school senior, has been a two-sport star at Poly Prep Country Day School [...]

Bon Jovi Streaming Final Concert of Current US Tour Online

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:46:13 +0000

If you haven’t been able to get out to see Bon Jovi on tour this year, you’re in luck. The Jersey-based rockers are streaming the final show of their US concert tour online this Thursday (April 25). The concert will take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., with streaming provided by a [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Addresses Richie Sambora Rumors on 'Ellen'

Dave Swanson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:20:49 +0000

During his visit today (April 23) to the 'Ellen' show, Jon Bon Jovi talked about his band's 30 year history -- and of course was asked to comment on guitarist Richie Sambora's recent departure from their tour.

Adorable Baby Sings Bon Jovi – Video of the Week

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:32:12 +0000

She’s a cowgirl, on a rocking horse she rides… Eight-month-old Sydney may still be in diapers, but the girl knows great classic rock when she hears it. Her dad is starting her off young in this video, playing and singing the Bon Jovi classic ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ (which generally isn’t widely considered a lullaby) [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora Left Tour on His Own

Dave Lifton — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:19:12 +0000

The story that Richie Sambora was kicked off the Bon Jovi tour is bunk, according to Jon Bon Jovi. In a new interview, the singer said that the decision was made entirely by Sambora.

Jon Bon Jovi's New York Penthouse Hits The Market for $42 Million

Ken Kelley — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:08:22 +0000

If you've got $42 million burning a hole in your pocket, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath, 7,400-square foot New York penthouse could be yours! Bon Jovi front man Jon Bon Jovi recently listed his SoHo duplex for $42 million, a full $18 million more than what he bought it for a short six years ago.

Richie Sambora Reportedly Kicked Off Bon Jovi Tour for Drinking

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:22:31 +0000

We're starting to learn more details -- or at least, hear some depressing theories -- about the "personal issues" that led to Richie Sambora's departure from the current Bon Jovi tour. According to one source, the decision was the result of Sambora's continuing issues with alcohol.

Richie Sambora to Miss Bon Jovi Shows Due to 'Personal Issues'

Jeff Giles — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:50:36 +0000

In news that hopefully isn’t as troubling as it seems, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora will miss the next leg of Bon Jovi’s touring commitments due to what the band is describing as “personal issues.” The group broke the news in a tersely worded statement on its website, stressing that “All shows will go on [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Fears for Reality Singing Show Contestants

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:11 +0000

If you ask Jon Bon Jovi, the Grammys have gotten it right in recent years. The singer listed Adele and Mumford & Sons as bands with real talent, while adding that he worries about kids today and a perceived waning interest in good music.

Bon Jovi, 'Because We Can' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:26:33 +0000

The lead single from Bon Jovi's upcoming 'What About Now' album is as pop-friendly as anything the group has released. Bright production and a message of inspiration turn 'Because We Can' into a song mainstream radio may embrace like the latest 'American Idol' contestant. Fans of more authentic, grit-songs will need to keep digging.

Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and Eddie Vedder Highlight Early Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert Sets

Chad Childers — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:45:33 +0000

It's hard to find anyone better than New Jersey's home state hero Bruce Springsteen when it comes to opening a benefit show for victims of the East Coast's Hurricane Sandy. As expected, the inspirational rocker kicked off the '12-12-12' benefit on a high note, and he welcomed a fellow New Jersey favorite in Jon Bon Jovi to raise the excitement level even higher. Springsteen and a Roger Waters-Eddie Vedder collaboration were among the early highlights of the '12-12-12' benefit.

Jon Bon Jovi Discusses His Fatherly Fears Following Daughter's Overdose

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:39:46 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi has had a rough few weeks, what with the shock of his college-aged daughter's alleged heroin overdose and subsequent media frenzy, but give him credit -- he's going out of his way to be open and honest about the effects of the ordeal.

Richie Sambora to Serve as House Band for 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:49:10 +0000

Fans of 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson' will soon get a musical surprise when they tune in before falling asleep. TV Guide is reporting that, for the week of Dec. 3, Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora will serve as the house band for the popular CBS show.

Jon Bon Jovi's Daughter Arrested After Allegedly Overdosing on Heroin

Billy Dukes — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:07:49 +0000

The daughter of Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi has been arrested after cops were called to Hamilton College to follow-up on a call that the 19-year-old was unresponsive. Stephanie Rose Bongiovi allegedly overdosed on heroin in her dorm room at the upstate New York institution.

Bon Jovi Announce 2013 World Tour and New Album Title

Billy Dukes — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:51:51 +0000

Bon Jovi has announced a 2013 world wide tour in support of their upcoming new album. Because We Can -- the Tour will begin in Canada, before scheduled but not yet revealed dates take the group through the U.S., Latin America, Europe, the Far East, Africa and Australia. Six Canadian dates were announced on Thursday morning.

Jon Bon Jovi Burglar Sentenced to Prison Time

Billy Dukes — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:16:09 +0000

The man who stole $100K worth of jewelry from Jon Bon Jovi is going to prison. On Friday a judge sentenced Nicholas Tracy to five years for a string of burglaries in Monmouth County, N.J. Bon Jovi was one of the victims. In total, over $300K in jewelry and personal items were taken by the [...]

Richie Sambora Says Outside Projects Keep Bon Jovi Unified

Chad Childers — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:15:12 +0000

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora says he's happy with the support his bandmates gave him during his recent visit to rehab, and that he also thinks outside projects such as his new solo album keep the group fresh.