Bon Jovi on Richie Sambora "He Quit the Band in the Middle of the Night"

Would Bon Jovi ever work with Richie Sambora again?

[@nancyrogers8377]

Richie quit the band. He loved the band and its members I'm sure, but he loved his daughter more and he was a single Dad.

[@jackielight6908]

Heather raised there daughter Richie was always away touring playing in a rock band his daughter grew up and was heading off to college

[@Serviervorschlag-]

He has a problem with alcohol and not with his daughter. I do not like it when people use their children or other beloved to keep something else behind.

[@melissajerram5590]

​@jackielight6908 heather was loosing her mind for a while there. Look when (the year) she was arrested and bit that EMT that was at her house etc etc. He left because that's what his daughter was home facing.

[@paulthomasbranda7591]

Ritchie as drunk as He was, had to take care of his daughter. He put in the parenting- now she is graduating as a Clinical Psychologist. Respect.

[@Serviervorschlag-]

And because of this he had to quit from one day to another. You cannot tell me that this was the truth. He has a problem with alcohol. That is the problem.

[@HeatherBabcock-hm6bz]

YA SHE'S GONNA BE HER DADDYS PSYCHOLOGIST

[@HeatherBabcock-hm6bz]

​@@Serviervorschlag-YES AND HE WAS REPORTED TO BE DRUNK IN THE DOCU-SERIES

[@TheKlbrister]

I think it was because Heather, and a boyfriend were molesting Ava, and she called dad to come get her. Heather was a drunk then.

[@Joseph-xp3hh]

Jon and the rest of the band are a group of talented class acts ! Blessings! 🙏

[@dalesims]

But to be honest, they are nothing without Richie. They haven’t had a real hit ding and besides back in the day Bon Jovi they had a rule with the band as well. They fired the original bass player hey Siri because he told personal details and they keep personal stuff to themselves. They don’t tell the public so they’re not wanting to tell you what really happened they know and Bon Jovi himself just has a big ego controlling and I’m sure that’s what Richie doesn’t like and Richie is the one with the real voice and the real talent

[@exoticbutters8923]

I absolutely love that they still talk and there was no fighting or falling out.

[@melissas4874]

I don't think they talk that much. I think this is what Jon says because, in case you haven't noticed, he always has to put on this persona of perfection. People are perfect and anyone who acts like they are is probably hiding a lot of ugly shit.

[@user-ty2xv6xw8j]

Ritchie Sambora said differently. 😅

[@DemetriaVanzanten-xy8om]

Even thought Richie left, Jon has had a good additude about it. He's so humble & caring of others. I love you Jon for being you! ❤❤❤

[@work8046]

Yeah, that's the Jon image and he paid Richie a pretty penny to go along with the "it's all his fault" story.... I mean "I'm just waiting for the phone to ring", Richies said he'd come back many times, what a load of bulllllshiiii !!

[@gabbycyber9917]

Jon Bon Jovi is a control freak

[@melglenny]

@@work8046 it’s not a bullshit , there are people that fills richie’s absence he can’t just come and go . He said he would comeback but did he told the band ? Or in just bunch of interviews

[@adm924s3]

@@melglenny Exactly...he HAS said he'll come back so what's the bullshit about waiting for the call ??? JBJ has realised that the Bon Jovi fans are actually know nothing about the music fans, they are JON BON JOVI fans and they'll turn up whether Richie is there or not as "Jon did it all on his own" .....so Phil is a damn sight cheaper than Richie was so he will never get taken back.

[@mill89027]

Hey Richie could’ve handle it better but he’s ex wife was a mess and daughter need him and Richie said on the stern show he broke his arm he hook in those pain killers ..I’m glad he left got spend more time with his kid if they get together or not I’m glad I got to seem them in there prime

[@songbird9978]

You can tell something is up about this Richie situation, the looks on the keyboard player's and drummer's faces says it all.

[@freezhollywood]

Well in the doc Richie says they know why he stopped working. But they ran with a narrative. So who knows.

[@oldschool80tih]

This has been ongoing for years now. It's John Shanks and how he took over Richie's parts during recording. Richie was dealing with personal stuff, but he got "shifted". Jon couldn't just let go of Shanks as he's been a part of them since Have a nice day album. And Richie was crossed that he got ignored. So he left. That's why Jon keeps going on like a loop that all is OK between him and Richie. He can't say it's the other guy.

[@songbird9978]

@@oldschool80tih But he could let Richie go??!! That's funny. Jon was nothing without Richie, and is nothing without Richie. Yeah, Richie had problems, but you stick with the other half that made you, Jon. Just like Paul said to John in Too Many People, " That was your first mistake..You took your lucky break and broke it in two. Now what can be done for you? You broke it in two." Same goes here, Bon Jovi would be nothing without that guitar!

[@OfficialAshArcher]

@@oldschool80tih he took over because Jon told him to when Richie stopped showing up to recording sessions. Both Richie and Jon are to blame for not reaching out and talking to each other about how the other was feeling. Shanks just did what he was told. He’s not to blame at all.

[@Gigi1111Layna]

And Jon isn't being completely honest here when he did ignore Ritchie & he did use the other guy to record songs/write songs yet expected Rit hie to play the other guys guitar parts. Like the employee he treats ALL the other guys. Ritchie thought if you don't need me to write, you don't need me to show up for the gig. Plus Jon knew Ritchie was going thru extreme personal problems and his daughter needed him. I've met both & always thought Jon was the most polite & sweetest but no, Ritchie was himself & Jon well, walked into a room of 500 backstage ppl. I was staying at the hotel and was just there bc offered free front row gig that night and he made a beeline straight to me & asked me to go to another quieter party..I said yeah. Lol.

[@kimberlyosborne645]

I have been a Bon Jovi fan since the very beginning!!❤ Loved the documentary!!

[@dalesims]

It’s all put on and a lie

[@user-ty2xv6xw8j]

Love the Band, but John is not the nice guy here.

[@sheilawoods2709]

It sounds like everyone handled this situation like adults and I appreciate Richie being a good dad putting his daughter first and John your just a class act all around always loved you and I saw you in my teens y’all were awesome I’m 59 now ❤️😎✌️ You guys give “Rock Band s “ A good name and reputation God Bless Bon Jovi 💕💕😎🤟

[@melglenny]

It wasn’t Jon’s fault if Richie quit , he has a drinking problem back then . Don’t blame Jon for someone’s decision (to quit) it is his decision ,he was sorry for it , but don’t assume jon is an ass . He was nice to not say anything bad against a band mate .

[@HeatherBabcock-hm6bz]

I 👍 AGREE 👍 WITH YOU MY FRIEND!

[@DaliaAkar]

Everyone seems to forget that richie has a drinking problem and it’s impossible to work and/or communicate with an alcoholic, most especially if he’s in denial. He said he wanted to spend time with his daughter but went on tour with orianthi. What Richie says happened and what did happen just don’t add up. It’s a shame because he was a brilliant guitar player with a gorgeous voice. The reason Jon shanks and Phil X stepped in is because Richie wasn’t around and Jon wasn’t going to end the band because of someone else’s drinking.

[@JessicaSparkle-yv2uw]

Yep - 100% true. Sick of all of these aplogists for Richie. He f'ed up...quit the band...and the fans. His story has changed about why he left numerous times: HIs daughter, sick of touring, ex-wife's mental health. Ironically, he doesn't mention his own addiction issues as a reason why he left. Sad. Great guitarist...

[@orbi8317]

True

[@OliviaChoong]

From the doco, Richie seemed hurt that he felt replaced by Phil X. He did acknowledge that he should have done it differently and not leave the band the way he did.

[@dalesims]

He was probably pushed to drinking Because Bon Jovi has an ego which is the one with the talent noticed Bon Jovi has hasn’t had real it since Richie left Bon Jovi‘s ego was just out of it and they have always had a rule. That’s why the first base player was fired they don’t tell their personal business to the public and that’s what they’re doing now that’s why you can’t get a straight answer.

[@JessicaSparkle-yv2uw]

@@dalesims You're talking out your ass. Jon no talent? Yea ok...That's why he put the band together...got the first hit song...got the record contract...put the whole touring company together. Not good enough? That's right, his solo album had a #1 song on it. I don't ever recall seeing Richie have a #1 song off a solo album...in fact, his solo albums never even cracked the top 100. Richie's a GREAT guitarist...definitely added SO MUCH to the band. BUT -- he quit. Because he had alcohol issues. He didn't give a shit about the band, or the fans (or the 300 other people Bon Jovi employs for set-up crew, merchandising, stage crew, etc). No advance notice -- just didn't show up to play. Period - end of story. So, don't be a dumb ass and say Jon has no talent. (oh - as for "the first bass player -- you don't even know his name you're such a great fan...it's Alec John Such. They didn't say anything because he also had substance abuse issues and they didn't want to publicly embarrass him.) Smarten up dude.

[@wheres_bears1378]

Richie basically said it in the documentary series, his role in the band and creative input was pushed aside in favour of shanks. Shanks is what ruined that band as a long time bon jovi fan

[@AngelaCastaneda-gd3nv]

Then he should have spoke up and said something instead of just quitting

[@darrensmith3796]

I agree I always thought there was something off about that shanks guy and it turns out that shanks is the reason Richie left the band and to top it all off shanks gets rewarded with a permanent gig in the band

[@wheres_bears1378]

@@AngelaCastaneda-gd3nv maybe he did, John obviously knew of the tension before his quitting cause Richie voiced his concerns over the last album not sounding like a bon jovi record and him being upset about his limited playing on the last album. Jon was just under shank’s spell to read between the lines

[@OfficialAshArcher]

@@darrensmith3796 shanks was hired to do a job. He made no decisions on it- it was all Jon and Richie’s faults for not talking to each other. Richie chose not to show up and Jon chose to go ahead without him which exacerbated both sides.

[@pauljovi8209]

Richie was in and out of rehabs since 2011 he wasn't pushed aside he coudnt be trusted exactly the same as what happened with Alec

[@katherinemartin4426]

So glad y’all shared this information of Samboro! Guess he just needs time to do other stuff than do music! Always a fan of Samboro & Jovi members! ♥️🌟👋

[@Rockgirl24]

I do miss Richie. No offense to any of the new members but the magic of their harmonies or chemistry will never be replicated. Richie was definitely a driving force. Watched the doc 2 times and seems like that Shanks caused a little trouble....don't really care for him. Too bad Richie held his feelings back...maybe if they would've talked he would have stayed. Like he said he's sorry about the way he left....he didnt go about it the right way but I kind of get it. You can tell it hurt the guys.Glad to see that Jon doesnt speak badly about him. Ill always be a fan but ill always miss Richie.

[@1craley878]

Shanks is an issue, I don't think he fits in the band either.

[@nataliejones8308]

I haven't watched the docuseries yet but I do see your point on how the band is now.

[@1craley878]

@@nataliejones8308 you got to watch the series, it's awesome, also have some sad moments but it gives you a behind the scenes look at the last 40 years.

[@tommigun102470]

I blame SHANKS!!!!

[@melissas4874]

Richie said in another interview that he felt they could also have approached him if they were a band and really friends. I agree with this. I've had friends who always expected me to be the one to approach them when there is an issue between us - that gets old. I also quit talking to those people until they finally made effort in the friendship. So I feel Richie's issues were not just professional, but personal between him and Jon.

[@Serviervorschlag-]

Jon is an absolute professional and the band never had scandals like other bands. What Richie did was absolutely unprofessional and he also was drunk at a concert and Jon cannot work with someone like him who one day comes to a concert and one day he comes not or he comes fully drunk. It was the best and I missed him in the beginning but not anymore so come over it too. It is not nice to lament over it because there are new members who do a better job than him. I wish him that he gets over his problems but I am happy with the band as it is now.

[@jesseandrews2303]

Tico has FOREVER been the backbone of the band

[@GarthWatkins-th3jt]

As a hack drummer and music lover I agree with your assertion. Sending you mad respect for bringing Tico to our attention, me included. In fact I would bet a nickel or two he knows exactly what the facts are and could easily put it to rest, but he won't. That would just be a catalyst for more troubles within the band as well as interpersonal strife between guys who are friends who happen to be in a band. That said, Ritchie Sambora has an amazing voice and it's really a shame he couldn't wind it all down with Bon Jovi. Oh well

[@LeeDee-kc1im]

Love Bon Jovi. ❤

[@user-cn5do8ik6v]

Сколько Интриг. Джон остается очень Достойным Человеком!!!!! Мое Восхищение и Уважение!!!!! Пусть будет как можно больше Ярких, Счастливых дней!!!!! Спасибо за интересное видео!!!!!

[@Olek283]

If Bobby Bandiera isn't playing with Bon Jovi anymore, I think there is a room for a great combo of Richie and Phil. After getting rid of Shanks, of course ;)

[@goodearssrock6902]

Sambora and Shanks aren't neither nor at the level of Phil X

[@OfficialAshArcher]

Richie left. It’s simple as that. And Jon has said countless times he’s welcome back if he picks up the phone and shows up. Neither of them are to blame; it said in the doco that Richie felt pushed aside but internalised it instead of talking about it. Jon wanted to go ahead and keep working without stopping and didn’t talk about it. They both didn’t communicate, Richie finally broke and left, and Jon blamed himself for it. Like a lot of relationships that end, it was a lack of communication. The door is open for Richie, but he doesn’t want to because he’s moved on. The Phil X and John Shanks hate needs to stop though; neither of them have done anything wrong other than take up a role that was offered to them. Shanks nor X wouldn’t have recorded a note without Jon asking him to. They’re both good people doing what they love.

[@melissas4874]

He's only saying that he's welcome back because it's what the older fans want to hear and it makes him sound good. He really doesn't care. I think the other stipulation would be agreeing to a rough tour schedule. The reality is he needs to relax on that because it is a big reason his voice has been so bad for like 10 years now. He has been trying to hit some notes that are out of his range for a while now. Personally? I really enjoy Richie's solo work more than most (or all) of Bon Jovi's work in the 2k's. I really love his 2 new songs with Bob Rock. At this point I'd be fine with going to see Richie do his own thing live, but I think he doesn't like touring - which is why he won't be back as a member of Jon's backing band (because they aren't a real band).

[@OfficialAshArcher]

@@melissas4874 a lot of speculation in that statement, without any evidence.

[@carmens.3871]

I agree with you to a certain extent. As for your Phil X and John Shanks opinion, mine is that Phil X is not to blame and I don't think he is an issue. IMO Richie could come back to the band and play with Phil. I cannot disagree more about Shanks. It is not just that Richie felt displaced / replaced by and not needed because of Shanks (apart from his other personal issues). Richie didn't like what the band had become (if Bon Jovi is still a band) and where it's heading towards. Richie felt unsupported after his leaving too. He has worded all this openly and frankly now.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

@@carmens.3871 he’s also worded that he didn’t communicate those feelings to Jon, and Jon has said likewise. None of this is still Shanks’ fault; he was asked by Jon to do something and did it. The blame lies with Jon and Richie. Shanks doesn’t deserve the hatred he receives for taking a job he was given by Jon because him and Richie didn’t talk to each other.

[@carmens.3871]

​@@OfficialAshArcher As I said before, I agree with you in some of the things you said. Richie and Jon could have shared their feelings but they didn't, and Richie left abruptly. We don't really know why he did it that way. I don't blame Richie for it nor Jon for going on. That fact doesn't change my impression about Shanks bad influence on the band from 2000 on and it being a reason for Sambora to leave.

[@thelolguy007]

The band were so lucky that Phil X saved the day. The dude is a legend imo. Amazing musician and great guy. Only for him 🙌

[@Sambo7800]

Not understood the real magic of Bon Jovi😂

[@John-ww2bf]

And yet Phil X gets zero input it shanks falcon and jon 😂

[@thelolguy007]

@@John-ww2bf you’re not wrong unfortunately. He should be given more free rein. The band would be the better for it

[@VisserBros10]

He's had that same answer for the last 10 years. Bring Richie and Desmond Child and write a rock record.

[@Squidiot]

There’s no “bring Richie back”. They never told him to go in the first place. Richie left. That’s it.

[@WrathMania32]

What kind of rock has Richie or Desmond Child produced in the past 25 years lol. As if Jon is the only one who’s been mailing it in.

[@dalesims]

True they haven’t had a real hit since Richie was with the man and he’s the only one that can really sing. He sings better than Bon Jovi. John Bon Jovi is just a front man that’s all.

[@JessicaSparkle-yv2uw]

@@dalesims You have no clue what you're talking about. This House is Not For Sale (after Richie left) was a Billboard #1 album. Has Richie had a #1 solo album? Uhm - no. Their latest album, Forever, is currently at #19 on Billboard. Richie has never had a solo album crack the top 100. Which brings me to you: How many #1 albums have you had? Yea - that's what I thought. Jon has more talent in his little pinky nail than you have in your whole body.

[@John-ww2bf]

​@JessicaSparkle-yv2uw you are so delusional Bon Jovi band will always be better when it was with Richie the brotherhood of Jon and Richie alone songwriting wrote the hits these new pop jovi songs wont go down in history ill be there for you was richies baby he wrote thst song and thats why Jon lets him play it and what a song it is also dry county comes alive with Richies solo so unless you know anything about music keep quiet the others will laugh at you 😂

[@joaoaugustoalmeida3679]

Bon Jovi sem sambora não e bon Jovi 😢

[@sidneyastor]

Concordo o Richie é a alma do Bon Jovi

[@michelejp69]

I love Ritchie Sambora. There was just a real sense of chemistry between him and Jon. 😊

[@HeatherBabcock-hm6bz]

YES THERE MOST DEFINITELY CERTAINLY WAS! JON IS FINE WITHOUT HIM!!!! IT WAS RICHIES FAULT FOR LEAVING!!!!

[@freezhollywood]

I mean from watching the doc they pushed Richie away without communicating. Don’t be shocked when he doesn’t show. Apparently ya don’t need him anyway right?

[@JessicaSparkle-yv2uw]

Nah that's BS...Richie gave up on the fans and the band by choosing addiction to alcohol. Truth hurts.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Apparently he wants to come back after 11yrs

[@justina9137]

If Shanks gets tossed Richie might think about it

[@missyroper9013]

Call Richie.......

[@LindaVpromo]

Richie was amazing,sorry he quit the band in the middle of the night.He could of told Jon being friends yrs.Its correct he stays with his daughter and My N.1 band go on ,Bon Jovi is the best.🎼💙And the documentary is really great ,I loved all and watched it twice and watch it again.40 yrs together is alot .

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

JBJ has always called the shots and never wanted to share the power with anyone. They have all been employees of his from the beginning.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Yeah from day 1, you come in knowing that. Ritchie knew that, I don't think that was the problem.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

It was his band, if you don't like the setup you could leave. I remember Ritchie saying he had to audition before Jon to get in, so why would he now think he would be sharing power with him? He is the boss.

[@AshrafAli-qs6ep]

It's like they want to work together once more, but neither of them wants to make a 1st phone call

[@wardzaza768]

Richie grew up and realized his family needed him as he needed them also.

[@HeatherBabcock-hm6bz]

YA HIS WIFE NEEDED HIM THEY WERE ALREADY DIVORCED!!!!

[@carmens.3871]

I don't get why Tico and David laugh when Jon says of that "so long awaited phone call". It shocks me. Richie may not have called on the phone, but publicly expressed his desire to come back to the band more than a year ago, and though I may be wrong, to me it is crystal clear he got no answer from any of them. What does that silence mean? How did Richie take that silence? Besides, both Richie and Jon have said they met recently at Jon's house to see part of the doc together. There was no need for a phone there. They had the chance to talk about it privately face to face then, clarify the situation and come to an agreement if they wanted. Please, stop that excuse of the never existed phone call. It's not needed anymore. Loved your music from the beginning 'till the early 2000s, BTW. Thank you. Take care, you all.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Why on earth would he be talking to the media of such desires and not Jon and the band? This is so unprofessional on all levels. You quit the band giving them no heads up, after almost a decade you now desire to return and you chose to use the media to communicate to your collegues? If that is not madness I don't know what that is, unless he is weaponizing media and the fans to put pressure on the band to take him back.

[@kotznr8793]

If you read between lines is a big NO

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

Would love to see RS back....Jon is am amazingly chill dude

[@johnsobey4261]

Jon knows Bon Jovi wouldn’t exist without Richie Sambora..Jon wouldn’t never say anything bad about Richie

[@pritchard976]

They’ve existed for like 11 years without Richie, so your statement is bull😂😂

[@neilkendall5499]

@@pritchard976 Nonsense. Bon Jovi wouldn't have written all those hits in their back catalogue without Richie. The current line up is just existing because of Richie's contribution in the past.

[@johnsobey4261]

@@pritchard976 you don’t know much about the band, stick with rap

[@OfficialAshArcher]

Right, it couldn’t be that they’re still friends - both have said as much - and they want to be respectful of each other…

[@melissas4874]

Well Richie still partially owns many of those songs since he is listed as a writer. He even plays them at his own live shows since he has a legal right to do so.

[@ericad7043]

Thr documentary was amazing. Been a fan for ever! Richie should call!

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

Richie expanded on what he meant about regretting the how. He said he should have left 2-3 albums earlier.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

He recently is talking of playing with the band again if Jon gets better. Why? I wonder

[@germanvelasquez8060]

La mejor banda del World...

[@dannis8552]

Every single band I've been into for decades has had line-up changes...every single one. I too wish Richie hadn't left! As long as they're at peace and can be in a room together!✌️🇦🇺

[@HeatherBabcock-hm6bz]

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ALWAYS HOWEVER PLAY A PART IN EVERYONE OF THES3 BANDS !

[@mugatu8284]

The only reason why Richie left it’s because John Shanks.

[@frankhinterstocker7265]

The band stopped being an band and making great records after These Days. That's a part of it. Sadly

[@cherin5892]

Shanks replaced Richy cuz Rickie wasn't there when they needed to record. Jon had to replace Richie for the time. Maybe Jon could have waited until Rickie returned. We don't know for sure

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

It's a business and hard decisions have to be made sometimes

[@hawtmess66]

Omg...here we go again. Richies the first thing Jons asked about. Thats how it is in every interview ive watched. Jon must be so tired of talking about him

[@John-ww2bf]

Richie sambora helped write the hits the ones tgat made jovi succesful if it was not for slippery new jersey keep the faith these days crush records jovi would never have made it we real fans of Bon Jovi k ow tve drop of they are like bad coldplay wannabe band today si ce shanks made them that way gone are the guitar kick ass solos now its pop cheese

[@hawtmess66]

@@John-ww2bf I agree. I consider the Bon Jovi band from 1986-2013, when Richie quit. Those 2 were both the leaders of the band. The band hasn't been the same since

[@stevevlahos1]

Ritchie left the band because he didn’t get to record a guitar part of a song and was upset that someone else did it. He came the next day and said basically wtf and that was the beginning of the end.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

It was recorded without him because he didn’t show up

[@stephjovi]

yeah that was the real takeaway from the documentary. The album came out and he realised it`s bad and there`s non of his work on it. Shanks did it all.

[@nicoleduran1089]

The band also stated Richie had missed several recording sessions.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

@@stephjovi except it wasn’t bad. It wasn’t their best but there are some really good songs on What About Now. If Richie had stayed on the tour no one would have given it the flack it gets. They said in interviews before they even recorded the album they (Jon and Richie) wanted to experiment with a lighter, pop-rock production following The Circle. I’m With You, Pictures of You, Thick As Thieves, What About Now and Because We Can are solid songs. Again, not their best, but not bad by any means. Richie didn’t show up to sessions, so Jon went ahead with who he had. They’ve only themselves to blame for lack of communication, Shanks was just hired to do a job.

[@CaramelSunflowers]

Shanks stole his job and he must go.

[@stephjovi]

But jon gave shanks the job. Can`t blame Shanks alone. I blame him for his guitar playing and his production

[@CaramelSunflowers]

@stephjovi He manipulated Jon, I don't think Jon even saw it. He buttered him up through writing and *helping* him.

[@stephjovi]

@@CaramelSunflowers I doubt it. He`s been doing this long enough. He chooses his buddies over quality work.

[@pauljovi8209]

@@CaramelSunflowers🤣🤣🤣fucking hell what a daft comment . Shanks has worked with that since 05 that was 8 years with Richie also hardly stole his job when Richie coudnt stay clean

[@John-ww2bf]

​@pauljovi82ì09 dude its true look at what aboht now album look what happened shanks made a lot of those guitar solos and jon was slowly banishing guitar solos 😢

[@danielh1830]

Let it go.

[@user-nn6tz2ix7l]

Things will be accurate in a very right time.

[@King5150Ed]

You know I keep hearing him say this, correct me if I'm wrong isn't it animosity..... I never heard anybody say animos

[@kas_xo]

LOL I know. I had to Google it to make sure that I wasn't incorrect after the 4th time I heard him say it in an interview. 😂

[@JessicaSparkle-yv2uw]

@@kas_xo Actually - both are words...they mean the same thing. Courtesy of Webster's dictionary.

[@19Hutch89]

We have to remember back then Richie was an alcoholic while Jon has always been a workaholic. The band probably should have waited for Richie to heal rather than having Shanks do his parts. They're both to blame. Jon knew how Richie would react but didn't care. He wanted to get it done. As a result, Richie built up resentment which festered over time culminating in him not returning. It's bad all around anyway you look at it.

[@magichwoo]

The main thing is if Jon can sing live anymore.

[@CarreraTrackOntheFloor]

Huh?

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

It will take time but he has confirmed it will happen

[@ianyap6073]

They really wanted him back because Bon Jovi isn’t complete without Richie.

[@silfernandez3048]

No somos maquinas después de 20 años necesitaba recomponerse .Just it

[@teresacampion4933]

Yess you tell them Jon People Just Let Them be❤

[@Alanoffer]

Theirs a great interview with Richie on Chris Shiflets podcast ,

[@Autobahn4537]

Jon must be so tired of answering about Richie.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

I am, people should just move on, it's been 11yesrs

[@MH-lw1xg]

Richie !!! Please !!! let the Phone ring !!!!!

[@colinturner4158]

When you have a drink problem you need to deal with it there’s only so much someone else can do.

[@americankickboxer]

Richie finally got tired of Jon riding his coattails.

[@peggyfleener3111]

It's always been clear that Richie Sambora always flies by the Seat of his pants.

[@marygriffin1162]

❤you hope you meet you all one day my only dream

[@jerryvahnknight218]

Why does it need to be Richie to call? Get rid of Shanks, and maybe he’ll call! Maybe it’s Jon’s turn to apologize for letting an outside steal Richie’s soul from the music? #shanksgottago!

[@darrensmith3796]

Jon bon Jovi should tell both Phil x and John shanks to take a hike and tell Richie to come back into the band plain and simple

[@shanemartin8904]

it doesnt matter if RS is in or out...PPL love jbj

[@jeaninefarmer34]

BONJOUR TU LE REGRETTERA TOUTE TA VIE 😢

[@fernandoaraujo238]

Bom jovi vem pra goiania fazer show inédito como guns roses❤

[@user-vm2id8tl1c]

Thank god there is nothing going on mis him so xxx

[@user-ok1ts7wd8m]

mamma mia che bello ♥️♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋💋💙🖤💙🖤

[@wygantsh]

Jon looks so old

[@CarreraTrackOntheFloor]

Do you expect him to look like a 30 or 40 year old?

[@secretbillionaire463]

He still smokes I think.

[@albenishernandez2607]

He did not see the signs about Richie being burned out, Jon just wanted to keep moving, and that is fine, but Jon had his plan B when he brought Shanks, I think the Documentary is almost one sided

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Am sure Ritchie is in the position to do his own documentary so we can see it from his side to.

[@dariuszch.2593]

Rockband?! John, Brian, Tico. Especially Jon, Honestly Have You ever really, really, but really asked Richie why he left? From point of view some fans it's seen that You let that JS started to matter more than anything. Rock was replaced by pop and dance in Bon Jovi. In my opinion Richie tried to ask You to calm down a little bit, recharge battery. Maybe he cared about Your voice according to killing number of shows? Heh? Besides What about now doesn't sound like Bon Jovi anymore as next albums. E. g. Knockout or Born Again had a rock potential but they are pop-dance songs. What is this fault? Production and no hearable guitars?!

[@deerreindeer4863]

yes i agree

[@billygreenville59]

Sambora said he wasn't particularly thrilled with the documentary and it was all Jon's point of view, not his.

[@Dr.phatazz]

Lee majors fighted big foot 🦶

[@jasonl1942]

Honestly I don't blame richie. The music under Jon's direction has become horribly bland. Isn't it funny how everyone OTHER than Jon still has life in their eyes, but Jon's face has no soul left?! You can see the arrogance in Jon.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Have you heard Ritchie's songs? I am beginning to wonder how much he really contributed to those BJ hit songs cos his songs are no good either and has made no impression since he quit the group. At least BJ is charting here and there but Ritchie is completely off rader with all his songs, no wonder he wants back into the group.

[@robinw285]

He was hours from death, it was a life or death situation.

[@BarryMezey]

Jon Bon Jovi was an ass to me in 2023 and I've been a Bon Jovi fan for 30+ years. I'm friends with Tony Bongiovi and he said Jon got caught up in the fame and is arrogant

[@lindamoore6163]

They were ok as a band but definitely not my favorite but to each their own. 😊

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Ritchie did liken the group to the mafia and said he should have left a few albums earlier, good, but why does he desire to return now?

[@travislatigue4957]

whoa...😮

[@AffectionateDna-lq6fr]

Sambora took care of his childs' interest first.

[@qaqishadi]

Richie had a drinking problem but Jon forced him out when Jon brought in Shanks and recorded a whole album without Richie. I highly doubt they actually speak much.

[@fherrivera951]

Jon is a no bull💩type of man!

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

He has an organization to run

[@capitanandy2535]

C' mon.... Sambora in and hard rock sound out!!!!!....no pop songs like last album!!!!!

[@MyPromixdirt]

from what i heard, and i am not a fan of the band, Ritchie thought it was a partnership and John thought Ritchie was just a hired man.

[@jackielight6908]

I'm sure John is sick of explaining people need to keep asking Richie johns doesn't have to discuss it Richie left because he felt like he was being replaced

[@elizabethkates670]

People have their differences and don't want to discuss no matter what. Thats showing that john has class

[@pompa04]

Jon is so full of it. Yes him and Richie made magic music once . Richie have told the whole world for over a year that he want back. He evan had earmarked new songs for Bon Jovi. Jon doesn´t desev Richie.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Since when did Ritchie ( without Jon) start writing songs for BJ, who commissioned him? Which successful song has he been able to write for himself as a solo artist since he quit the group?He has not been part of the group for over 11years, why on earth would he think he can suddenly want in and get in just like that? BJ is an organization, no one leaves any organization in this world, the way he did, and suddenly expects to be able to waltz back only when he realises his solo career is not panning out the way he expected.

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

Plus the person he should be talking to is Jon and the band and not the world, because from recent interviews it's clear he has not spoken to them about this desire. Guess he is weaponizing the fans to put pressure on the band to take him back.

[@ShelleyDinn-pl4pr]

I used to love him....but I'm a kind of sick of jovi now..

[@prestonmack320]

Bon javi sux

[@andregoncalves8848]

Jon always thought the band as his solo career and Richie Sambora was really tired of it .

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

It was actually his band, else why would Ritchie do an audition before Jon to get in? This fact has been clear from the start, it's only later u c Ritchie trying to indirectly make an issue of it.

[@Hsalazar_]

Richie said in an interview that he would like to do it again. So we can gave faith and see!❤

[@jameslipke354]

It's time those who interview Jon, David, Tico and Richie stop asking about this. The FANS WANT TO SEE HIM REJOIN BON JOVI. By constantly asking about it in interviews you just keep ripping that wound open. STOP ALREADY! Good grief! Let those four LEAVE THE PAST WHERE IT IS. ~APRIL LIPKE

[@melissas4874]

It's time they interview David and Tico without Jon. Oh, that's right, they are just employees.

[@jameslipke354]

@melissas4874 Without Richie, Tico, David and Alec, there would have NEVER been a Bon Jovi. It took ALL five of them on stage, plus their toad crew, family, friends...and definitely the fans. At their Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction, when Tico was describing his band mates, he said "Richie was the soul". He wasn't wrong. As a solo artist, Richie is a gifted lyricist and musician in his own right. I've always loved Richie's solo work. I found it rather interesting how Jon's degrading opinion of alcoholics and addicts changed AFTER he got a call that his own daughter "accidentally" overdosed while she was in college. That really sucks, I'm glad she recovered and wish that on no one. Life has a way of teaching us that perspective is everything. 😉 In my not so humble opinion. On Richie's KZbin channel, The Real Sambora, he wrote and performed a song Takin' A Chance On The Wind. The acoustic version is AWESOME!❤️ ~APRIL LIPKE

[@carmens.3871]

​@@jameslipke354I bet this is exactly the reason why melissas4874 said what she said. Sometimes irony is hard to perceive in a text, I guess.

[@BonafideToolJunkie]

Jon will be answering this tiring question for the rest of his career 🙄

[@shawnstarks1743]

I think Jon always wanted to be a pop star and when you see him sharing a billboard on the highway with Rhianna and Ed Sheeren as I did. If your a guitar player with any kind of edge and I mean any. You’d probably want out. 😂

[@loribennett2123]

❤️

[@pedrometal1597]

La quimica de una banda es irrepetible traigas al qie traigas jamas va ser lo mismo .

[@lisah.07]

Next. Sorry but tireddddddd of this question... Like REALLY... over it. Lets focus on the People in the room. 😊🙏🏻♥️

[@imagine9265]

EVERY BAND HAS MEMBERS LEAVE OR GET FIRED OR WORSE FATAL OVERDOSES

[@jonwolf2247]

Sambora always looks high. He claims to quit the band for his daughter yet spent much of time with a woman less than half his age. His is very talented but clearly unprofessional now for a well-oiled machine that is the Bon Jovi brand.

[@HeatherBabcock-hm6bz]

😮WHY DOES SHANKS HAVE TO GO? HE'S BEEN AROUND SINCE 2005!!!!

[@TheRPace]

I think it's more about John's voice these days. John's not quite nearly what he was. And if John can't cut it Richie's not going to come back.

[@Happy2bme2dae]

I don't think your phone is going to ring, dolling!

[@user-vw1lz4pf6d]

He is doing interviews saying he will go play with BJ if Jon gets better. I doubt they want him any where close to the band.