“It was about 25 years ago that he came to see me play in a bar and had the audacity to say 'I'm gonna be your guitar player'. We've had a lot of great times together, and with every birthday you look back and you celebrate and you learn from every day that you've lived. And I wanna tell you that one of the brightest days of my life was the day that I met this guy and I want you to help me to wish him a happy birthday tomorrow. Richie Sambora: Happy birthday, my brother!”
Jon Bon Jovi
“I love Richie just as much before as I do after. And the best thing to do, both for him and for us, is say: We're going to work. You should take care of yourself. I didn't threaten him with being fired. Everybody supported him, and in turn, the fan base supported the decision, and we went out and did 15 or so shows, I guess. It's good that he realizes we're going to work no matter what, as long as I can get up and out there. It was good for him and he's in a great place again.”
“Richie got a heart made of gold. It's so hard to believe that he's that nice of a guy, you know, that I question him sometimes: Are you really this nice? I've known you too many years, you're still too nice to me, something ain't right here...You know, he's just...he's ultimately, he's just a fun-loving guy who wants to be in a rock band.”
“I really need a Richie Sambora hug!”
Ingrid
“One misconception about me... that I have a small penis. That's a big misconception.”
Richie Sambora
“Jon and I are like... We're actually closer than we've ever been. It's a very strange thing.”
“Having Jon as my partner for 26 years I've been inspired and challenged to become a better musician, a songwriter, an artist and a human being. I've been blessed with Jon for these last 26 years and I've learned the meaning of trust, loyalty and brotherhood and my life is richer for it. Jon, you are beyond my brother.”
