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Phil X on playing Livin’ on a Prayer with Richie Sambora – and how his predecessor plays the Bon Jovi classic differently
By Matt Owen published
Two eras of Bon Jovi combined during a recent LA benefit concert, when Phil X and Sambora shared the stage with Orianthi and Matt Sorum for a rendition of the classic hit

Phil X and Richie Sambora team up as two eras of Bon Jovi combine to perform Livin’ On a Prayer at LA benefit concert
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist who helped write the classic song – and the man who later replaced him in the band – came together to raise funds in the wake of the LA wildfires

Richie Sambora on how Paul McCartney helped him mix a Bon Jovi track
By Janelle Borg published
Sambora bumped into the Beatles bassist at a studio in LA, and convinced him to help mix a Bon Jovi song during their very first-ever meeting

“I hit the first chord and my Marshall blew up”: Richie Sambora on Bon Jovi's nightmare arena debut
By Jackson Maxwell published
Reflecting on the experience decades later, Sambora said that – embarrassing as they are in the moment – mishaps like that are “what shape you as a pro”

Richie Sambora on receiving Eric Clapton’s spontaneous invite to a jam with Buddy Guy and George Harrison
By Matt Owen published
Sambora once asked Slowhand to feature on one of his singles, and it wasn't long before the pair were trading licks at the Roxy with a couple of other blues greats

“He wasn’t kicked out, he quit”: Jon Bon Jovi says a reunion with Richie Sambora isn’t happening any time soon
By Matt Owen published
Sambora left the band in 2013, and rumors of his potential return have been circulating over the past few years

Richie Sambora has a supersized blues soloing style – make your solos more melodic by learning his lead guitar tricks
By Phil Short published
The megastar guitarist behind Bon Jovi's mega-selling hits, Sambora has an effervescent approach to blues. We unpack his melodic pentatonic approaches

Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album will feature Peter Frampton, Richie Sambora, Warren Haynes, Gary Rossington and many more
By Matt Owen published
The mammoth 30-track effort features nine originals and 21 rock anthem covers, and will also feature Ann Wilson, Paul McCartney, Joan Jett, Chris Stapleton, Melissa Etheridge and others
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