Richie Sambora

The Profile

American guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as Bon Jovi’s longtime lead guitarist and co-writer. As a solo artist he released Stranger in This Town (1991), Undiscovered Soul (1998), and Aftermath of the Lowdown (2012).

Origin: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. Guest on "Mr. Bluesman": Eric Clapton. Notable tracks cited in reviews include "Ballad of Youth", "Church of Desire", "Hard Times Come Easy", and "One Light Burning".

Three enthusiastic reviews focus on Richie Sambora’s solo path beyond Bon Jovi, praising his blues-inflected guitar work and vocals. Stranger in This Town is hailed as intimate, refined, and emotionally deep, featuring Eric Clapton on Mr. Bluesman. Undiscovered Soul is framed as a life-story album with strong songwriting and acoustic moments. Overall sentiment is highly favorable toward his solo output.