Richie Sambora

American rock musician · United States · Musicians · Born 1959 · age 67

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2004“Embrace every challenge you have, every person you meet, every place you visit, every task you succeed at, and especially those at which you fail. You will learn from them all.”In their wordsDoctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004)Read the whole statement

“Dare to fail. If you never fail, you're never taken risks and that's no way to take on this life.”In their wordsDoctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004)Read the whole statement

“Seize every opportunity you have to learn. Keep your eyes and ears wide open and seize life - don't let the moments slip through your fingers like a fistful of sand.”In their wordsDoctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004)Read the whole statement

“There is absolutely no substitute for hard work.”In their wordsDoctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004)Read the whole statement

“Somehow, you need to cling to your optimism. Always look for the silver lining. Always look for the best in people. Try to see things through the eyes of a child.”In their wordsDoctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004)Read the whole statement

“Don't look over your shoulder and don't use or abuse others to get ahead.”In their wordsDoctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004)Read the whole statement

1959Born11 July 1959

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Sambora and Orianthi at the NAMM Show, January 2017.

Sambora's Fender Stratocaster at the Hard Rock Cafe, London

Sambora with a twin-neck Fender Telecaster, 2008

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Embrace every challenge you have, every person you meet, every place you visit, every task you succeed at, and especially those at which you fail. You will learn from them all.
2004, Doctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004), Own words
Dare to fail. If you never fail, you're never taken risks and that's no way to take on this life.
2004, Doctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004), Own words
Seize every opportunity you have to learn. Keep your eyes and ears wide open and seize life - don't let the moments slip through your fingers like a fistful of sand.
2004, Doctorate Award Speech, Kean University (2004), Own words

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Richard Stephen Sambora is an American musician, songwriter and singer. He was a member of the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013. Sambora was the band's lead guitarist; he also provided backing vocals and played a major role in the band's songwriting. In 2018, Sambora was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi. He reunited with his former bandmates for a performance at the induction ceremony.

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Lance BassAlso in On the Line (2001)

Tico TorresAlso in Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right Live (2004)

Vince NeilAlso in When Metal Ruled The World (2003)

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