Richie Sambora Reveals He is Been in a ‘Great Relationship’ for Over 2 Years

Richie Sambora is opening up about life with a particular somebody.

The rocker, 65, appeared as a visitor on a brand new episode of Billy Corgan’s podcast The Magnificent Others, and revealed that he has been in a “fantastic relationship” with an unnamed lady for greater than two years.

“To fall [in love] at 63, with the knowledge… And she or he’s additionally sensible. And she or he’s additionally wholesome and delightful and 60. It’s a distinct method,” Sambora mentioned on the podcast, which aired Wednesday, April 2. “It invigorates you very a lot. It’s a distinct method to fall in love.”

Sambora added that having years of expertise underneath his belt has helped him at this stage in his life.

“Folks say, ‘Properly, I want I knew that again then after I was in highschool.’ Properly guess what? I do know that,” he mentioned.

The previous Bon Jovi guitarist was beforehand married to actress Heather Locklear from 1994 to 2007, and the 2 share daughter Ava, 27. He additionally dated guitarist Orianthi from 2014 to 2018, and the pair launched an album collectively because the duo RSO.

Ava introduced her engagement to boyfriend Tyler Farrar in February 2024.

“I pleasure myself on being an excellent dad. If you love anyone, you’re keen on all of them the way in which,” Sambora informed Corgan.

When Sambora left Bon Jovi in 2013, it was to boost Ava. He opened up concerning the dialog that led to his departure from the band on the podcast, calling Ava the “turning level.”

“Your daughter appears to be like at you and goes, ‘Daddy, I want you,’ that’s it. I am going, you already know, ‘I want you too,’” he mentioned.

Since leaving Bon Jovi, Sambora has launched plenty of initiatives on his personal, together with the current singles “I Pray,” “Livin’ Alone,” “Songs That Wrote My Life” and “Imagine (in Miracles).”

“I’ve such gratitude. I’ve a really fortunate life, you already know, as a result of I made it out of rock and roll alive and intact,” he informed ipromiseyoumedia in January.

In February, he joined Orianthi and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X onstage for a efficiency of Bon Jovi’s signature hit “Livin’ on a Prayer” as a part of the Rock for Responders profit live performance in San Pedro, Calif.

“I’m a honest musician and honest artist and I’ll strive my hardest ‘til I’m lifeless,” he informed Corgan.