The guitar great says the chemistry came back right away when he reunited with his estranged bandmates. Richie Sambora says his long-awaited reunion with Jon Bon Jovi and the rest of his former…
The guitar great says the chemistry came back right away when he reunited with his estranged bandmates.
Richie Sambora says his long-awaited reunion with Jon Bon Jovi and the rest of his former bandmates for the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was anything but awkward. Sambora abruptly departed his longtime band in 2013 and went years without seeing Jon Bon Jovi, but now they have reunited to rehearse their set for the band’s long overdue Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
“We already rehearsed and it was wonderful, it wasn’t awkward. The chemistry came back very quickly; it’s matrixed into our muscle memory at this point. If you’re on the road performing and touring for 30 years, [the Rock Hall ceremony] is just another cycle — and it’s a good one, so here we go.”
Sambora described the Rock Hall nod as a “milestone,” but he also admitted his band never set out to make music just to get awards.
“You make music for the fans — that’s the truth,” Jon said. “And this award is all about them because without them, there would be no Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There would be no music business.”
Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi. This year’s Fan Vote winners captured the support of both fans and voters. Class of 2018 + Klipsch Induction Ceremony details (link in bio)
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In addition to playing with Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora is excited to take the stage with other Rock Hall classmates, including Dire Straits and the Cars for the traditional group jam session.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will take place April 14,2018, in Cleveland.
