Key Takeaways:
– Jon Bon Jovi admits he is not in contact with former band guitarist Richie Sambora, who unexpectedly departed in 2013.
– Bon Jovi won’t dismiss the idea of a reunion, despite Sambora’s consistent non-communication.
– Both Bon Jovi and Sambora participated in an upcoming Hulu and Disney+ docuseries detailing the band’s journey.
– Substance abuse and personal struggles are cited as the reasons behind Sambora’s inconsistent contribution to the band.
– Bon Jovi invites Sambora to any future performance, declaring “he knows the songs.”
– The four-part docuseries “Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is set to launch on Hulu and Disney+ on April 26.
Bon Jovi and Sambora: Where It Stands Today
In a recent conversation with Ultimate Classic Rock, Jon Bon Jovi acknowledged that he is “not in contact” with Richie Sambora, the former guitarist for his eponymous rock band. Sambora exited unexpectedly in 2013, hours before the band was set to perform in Calgary, Canada. Despite the disconnect, Bon Jovi remains open to sharing the stage with his erstwhile bandmate in the future.
The Evolution of Bon Jovi: A Docuseries
Both the rockers, despite their relative disconnection, have come together to contribute to a Hulu and Disney+ docuseries named “Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.” Launching next month, the show explores the journey of the well-known New Jersey rock band.
“We’re not in contact because he’s not in the organization any longer,” Bon Jovi explained. Yet, the frontman assures that there is nothing but love between the former associates.
A Rift in Rock and Roll: Sambora’s Departure
When Sambora left the band due to personal reasons, and his replacement, Phil X, stepped in, the members invariably branched off to continue their independent careers. Additionally, Bon Jovi contends that the guitarist’s struggle with substance abuse and the challenges of being a single father may have led to his inconsistent presence in the band, 30 years after its inception in Sayreville, New Jersey.
“Family had to come first, and that’s what happened”, Sambora has previously stated, acknowledging his departure’s lack of popularity among fans.
Echoes of the Past: A Hall of Fame Reunion
Sambora briefly reunited with Bon Jovi for the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Recounting his time with the band, Sambora emphatically declared it as “The best time I ever had.”
During a recent interview with Audacy Check-In, Bon Jovi iterated his willingness to perform with Sambora once again. “If he wanted to show up and play sometime, he knows the songs,” shared the musician.
An Upcoming Journey into Bon Jovi’s Past
The eagerly anticipated four-part docuseries “Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” described as “a 40-year odyssey of rock and roll idolatry,” premieres on Hulu and Disney+ on April 26. It promises a thrilling ride into the band’s exhilarating past and potential future, bringing to the screen captivating tales from one of the world’s best-known rock bands.
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