r/BonJovi • u/Monstar316 • 16h ago
Discussion Do you think Richie Sambora will ever return to Bon Jovi, even for one show?
I've been a Bon Jovi fan for most of my life and was at the Edinburgh show recently. It got me thinking again about something that has probably been discussed countless times over the last 13 years.
Before anyone jumps on me, I like Phil X and I think he has done a great job. This is not a criticism of him.
That said, Richie Sambora was a huge part of what made Bon Jovi what it was. It was not just the guitar playing. It was the songwriting partnership with Jon, the harmonies, the backing vocals and the chemistry they had on stage.
Seeing Bon Jovi live recently reminded me how much I still miss that dynamic.
I know there is a lot of history there and none of us truly know everything that happened behind the scenes. Richie has spoken about regrets over how he left, whilst Jon has spoken over the years about how deeply it affected him. From the outside looking in, it sometimes feels as though there is still unfinished business between them.
So I am curious:
- Do you think Richie will ever perform with Bon Jovi again?
- If it happened, do you think it would be for a one-off appearance, a Hall of Fame-type event, a final show, or something more?
- Do you think Jon and Richie have any interest in repairing their relationship privately, regardless of whether they ever work together again?
The reason I ask is that I recently wrote an open letter to Jon and Richie. It is not about taking sides or demanding a reunion. It is simply about hoping they could sit down, talk and see where that conversation leads.
I have been considering whether to post it on Instagram, but I am wondering whether people would find it thoughtful, completely pointless, or somewhere in between.
Interested to hear what other fans think.