Richie Sambora reveals real reason behind Bon Jovi departure

There was much speculation about the reason Richie Sambora left the Bon Jovi tour in April; he and Jon Bon Jovi had disagreements over money, Sambora had a drug problem, etc. Sambora finally comes clean that the real reason behind his departure; family.

According to The Hollywood Reporter the 54-year-old guitarist said that he didn't want to miss out on time with his daughter, Ava. Just last month he celebrated his daughter’s Sweet 16, which wouldn’t have happened if he was still on the tour.

Billboard reported Sambora stated, "I just started spending time with my kid between [tour] legs, and my spirit wouldn’t pull myself out the door. I just needed to be home."

Sambora also dismisses the claim that there was an issue about money between him and Jon Bon Jovi.

Sambora hasn’t stopped making music though, having released two singles “Come Back As Me” and “Engine 19”. He has also stated that he doesn’t think it’s the end of him playing with Bon Jovi either stating, “I don’t think it’s going to be the end of the band or anything like that.”

Bon Jovi continue their tour next month in Japan and Australia.

WordPress › Error

There has been a critical error on your website.

Learn more about debugging in WordPress.