 Richie Sambora is
one of music's most talented and respected songwriters, singers,
guitarists and producers. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, he has toured
the world and collected over sixty-eight gold and platinum albums. In
1998, Sambora released his second solo album, Undiscovered Soul. The album
was produced by Don Was, and features contributions by Chuck Leavell of
the Rolling Stones, Rami Jaffee of the Wallflowers, and Steven Tyler of
Aerosmith. Sambora was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and raised in
Woodbridge. He got his first guitar in 1971 when he was twelve, and
started playing in bands three years later. A diversified music listener,
Sambora comes from a background of Beatles, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter,
Led Zeppelin and "a lot of blues stuff". Sambora had the opportunity to
explore all of his musical avenues when he was afforded the making of his
first solo album, "Stranger In This Town". "Mr. Bluesman", a single from
the album, was inspired by Clapton and when he agreed to play lead guitar
on the track, a long time dream of Sambora's was filled. He is also a self
taught musician and plays many instruments such as all guitars, piano,
bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone and accordion.
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