Richie Sambora's Heartbreaking Confession

Richie Sambora discusses a very personal and emotional chapter in his life. The following video is indeed a very poignant revelation, bringing to light all of the struggles and tests he went through offstage. From the journey through fame to battles taken on personally, Richie lets us on the inside, allowing fans to see a man give a rare, touching peek at his real self. Let's now see the ups and downs of Richie Sambora's life and get an insight into the man behind the music.

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[lisapisano]

Listen, I'm Italian, & I completely understand that Richie had to put his family first which is totally understandable. I have much Love & respect for him in doing that!! And people need to stop bringing it up now!! Some people have to always try to stir the pot. Well knock it off!! Much love to you Richie!! You're a GREAT Dad!❤😘

[riffmagos]

There is no Bon Jovi without Richie. The man put his family first. Respect.

[sylviamc]

I adore Richie. There is no BJ without him. Richie was the only reason I ever listened to BJ. His vocals and guitar mastery were tops. I wish people would just let Richie live his life and stop putting the blame on him. His solo music is awesome!

[evagarcia]

Come on Richly dont stop singing and make music. You can keep it going too . come on we love you too ❤🎉

[christophercirocco]

It’s really crazy how people these days are so obsessed with other people’s lives.

How hard is it to realize that a guy wants to do something else when others don’t.

It’s all good Ritchie, your family needed you!

Get over it fanatics ⭐️💪🏼⭐️

[hawtmess]

I always felt like a kid whos parents got divorced when they broke up. Sambora and Jon are legendary together. But Richie had to be with his family that needed him. Not with a band that didnt. At least we have a huge, beautiful music catalog from 1984-2013

[metroplexchl]

Addiction and the drama surrounding it is pretty simple. There's a wake of destruction and confusion left behind that is impossible to follow.
Praying for him and all involved.

[hawtmess]

All I have to say is bon Jovi isnt the same without Ritchie

[ellenbillings]

HE did the right thing for his family

[kellygirl]

Richie got up and left the band. He never told them he was leaving. He just left. He had to take care of his daughter!!! Now stop fighting and whining..

[WakaWakawaka-qtdi]

Jovi carried on what a trooper, show must go on. mad respect for jovi!!!

[charlesbronson]

Sambora has always been the best singer of the band

[gregrichey]

Sometimes you choose between family and success.

I have met people who chose success with regret.

I have never met a person who chose family with regret.

Your family is your most important legacy.

If this video is true I salute Richie Sambora.

[MMLG]

We all know the legendary artist he is, but we don't know the person he is and we're not in his life.
So, in fact we don't know much finally.
But he seems to be a good guy, who just has his own issues, pains, weaknesses and fragilities, like everybody.
In sum, he's simply human that's all.

[sheluvvdj]

I could see the band not really providing Sambora with support because of him not showing up to shows and whatnot due to his personal issues, but i don’t know hard to hold this against anyone, love classic bon jovi!

[cynthiasmith]

Love Richie, he made the band!!! Jon has a big ego.. It's sad no one in the band wanted to come to his need after all he had been

[rebelrocker]

Jon and His Wife are two of the Nicest Caring People You Could Meet, Richie Left To Supposedly Spend Time With His Daughter but His Daughter Isn't Named Denise Richards, Didn't Quit The Drinking, They all Had Therapist and Counselors, Dont Think Jon Blames Anyone, He Lived The Hollywood Life, Didnt Like it and Moved To Raise His Family, So Slamming Jon Because he Wanted to Keep Working, Raise His Family and I Cant Count All The Charities They Both Spend Their Time On, Let Richie Do What hes gotta do, Unfortunately Its Not With The Band, Keep Rockin Jon and Dorothea, You Both Rock 🖤🌹🤘

[granny]

Jon needs to keep his mouth shut Jon's closet isn't empty

[dacechasinghawk]

Come on guys, life's too short. Please get it together and get back reunite. It's all stuff that happened in the past. Let's live in the here and now and for the future.

[CozzyKorner]

I love them both, but Ritchie was always my favorite! It’s pretty sad when your family ( the band) didn’t support him even if it was addiction. At the same time, we all watched his wife having a breakdown and several others after that. One of the best bands of all time, but not without Ritchie!💔