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24Apr
2013
2

Bon Jovi Performs On Ellen; Talks Richie Sambora’s Absence

Jon Bon Jovi & Ellen Photo: Ellen.Com

Bon Jovi performed one classic and a new song on Ellen and Jon Bon Jovi sat down to talk to Ellen. The conversation quickly turned to Richie Sambora who has left the band for personal reasons.

They talked about it being 30 years since their 1st album and Richie came up. Jon kept it classy not stating why Richie has left but says he is still in the band.

They performed the classic "Who Says You Can't Go Home" above and the new song "What About Now" below.

Jon also hooked up the audience for the band's next tour date in L.A.-DocFB

Diagnosis: Missing Richie....

3Apr
2013
2

Richie Sambora Drops Out Of Bon Jovi Tour; “Personal Issues”

Richie Sambora.  Photo:  Lisa Margoroli

Well, this news sucks big time! Richie Sambora is dropping out of the current leg of the Bon Jovi "Because We Can Tour" with the next show being in Canada.

Bon Jovi's official web site released this comment about Sambora;

Due to personal issues, Richie Sambora will not be performing on this upcoming leg.  All shows will go on as scheduled.

There was no inclination that Sambora was to drop out of the tour even via his Twitter account where he posted about watching cover videos by fans for "Every Road Leads To Home" his latest solo single.

We know that Sambora has had substance abuse issues in the past but we will not speculate until we know what exactly is going on.

This leg of the tour will end in San Jose, California April 25th.-DocFB

Diagnosis: Hope things look up for Sambora & Bon Jovi soon!

21Nov
2012
0

Concert Review: Richie Sambora Blends New & Old At Henry Fonda Show

Richie Sambora performed material from his new album "Aftermath of A Lowdown" along with a few Bon Jovi classics in a 2 hour set that had Los Angeles rocking. The show was a benefit for Hurricane Sandy will all profits going to the Red Cross.

The new material was strong and his band was spot in with David Ryan Harris backing him up on guitar. BTW, if you get to Sambora's solo shows, make sure to get there early as David Ryan Harris is also the opening act.

Sambora kept the crowd enthused throughout the show. He said "I know you guys want to hear the Bon Jovi stuff and I promise you, we will get to it." They did, but the new material was so strong, it was an added bonus.

I heard from two other concert-goers they enjoyed Richie's take on "I'll Be There For You" and "Livin' On A Prayer" because they feel Richie's voice is fuller than Jon's nowadays.

For good measure, Sambora even covered "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen. At the time of writing, there are no further Sambora solo shows listed and he is slated to start touring with Bon Jovi in early 2013.-DocFB

Diagnosis: Thanks To Lisa Margaroli For Helping A Hobbled Doc....

30May
2012
0

Behind The Scenes With The All-American Rejects At Bamboozle

The All-American Rejects stopped by the Bamboozle festival in Asbury Park, NJ earlier this month and documented their day in a new video diary.

The clip includes footage of the band's arrival, press, preparation for the set, and a brief cameo by My Chemical Romance front-man Gerard Way. The festival also featured performances from the likes of Foo Fighters, Skrillex, Bon Jovi, and many more.

The Rejects are currently on tour supporting their latest release, Kids In the Street, out now on iTunes. For more on the band, including upcoming tour dates with Blink-182, visit their official site at allamericanrejects.com.-DocFB

13Mar
2012
1

Taylor Swift Tops Billboards Biggest Earners List

Taylor Swift Grammys
Taylor Swift Grammys

Taylor Swift. Photo: GettyImages.com

Taylor Swift topped the Billboard Biggest Earners list, pulling in $35.7 million from album sales and songwriting royalties. She pulled in another $88.5 million from her "Speak Now" tour.

Who rounded out the top 10?  Click the continue reading button below;

21Nov
2011
0

Video: Corey Taylor Of Slipknot Covers Bon Jovi

Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour kicked off his solo tour last week in Southern California in a blaze of glory.

Taylor along with guest Billy Morrison did a cover of "Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi.

Taylor even called Billy Richie Morrison, an ode to Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora.

It is a cool acoustic version of the song we are digging and we hear the show was amazing.

Corey's tour is called "An Evening With Corey Taylor" and the remaining tour dates are listed below:

11/21 Omaha, NE, Waiting Room
11/22 Minneapolis, MN, Varsity
11/23 Milwaukee, WI, The Rave
11/25 Detroit, MI, Eagle Theatre
11/26 Chicago, IL, Double Door
12/01 Montreal, QC, Corona Theatre
12/02 Toronto, ON, Mod Club
12/04 Boston, MA, Middle East
12/05 New York, NY, Highline Ballroom
12/06 Philadelphia, PA, World Cafe Live
12/07 Providence, RI, The Met
12/09 Sayreville, NJ, Starland Ballroom
12/10 Baltimore, MD, Sound Stage
12/12 Atlanta, GA, Masquerade
12/13 Orlando, FL, The Social

Hope you can catch him.-DocFB

Diagnosis:  The Doc is wanted......dead mostly it seems.....

28Apr
2011
1

Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora Enters Rehab Again

Richie Sambora File Photo
Richie Sambora File Photo

Richie Sambora File Photo

Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora is entering rehab for the 2nd time.  Radar Online broke the story.  

The guitarist recently finished up a successful tour with Jovi and it was released that "Richie recently has been drinking too much, and wants to get his life together," and so that is why he is entering rehab.  He is also doing this for his daughter Ava, who is 12 years old, her mother is Heather Locklear, who Richie was married to before divorcing in 2007 and entering rehab shortly after.

We wish Sambora a healthy and successful recovery against his addictions.-Dr.FB

Diagnosis:  Living On A Prayer Is Better Than Living By The Bottle