Bon Jovi guitarist in court ahead of Southampton gig
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| Richie Sambora |
THE lead guitarist from Bon
Jovi has been arrested on suspicion
of drink-drinking.
Richie Sambora, 48, pictured,
was arrested on Tuesday in
Laguna Beach, California,
after an officer noticed his
Hummer weaving in traffic.
He is now due up in court
just weeks before the band are
due to start the UK leg of the
Lost Highway Tour on June 11
at St Mary's stadium in
Southampton - two years
after the band last appeared in
the city.
Sambora, a founding member
of Bon Jovi, was released
at about 4am yesterday and
given notice to appear in court
on May 7 on one misdemeanour
count of driving
under the influence.
A spokesman for Bon Jovi
had no comment.
It is not clear yet what effect,
if any, there would be on the
tour were Sambora to be found
guilty and jailed.
Bon Jovi, considered one of
the greatest rock bands in the
world, are also due to visit
Glasgow, Manchester, Coventry,
Bristol and London after
their June date in
Southampton.
The group began their world
tour in their home state of
New Jersey and will be performing
more than 90 concerts
in 16 countries.
When they appeared at St
Mary's in 2006, Bon Jovi
received a rapturous reception
from 35,000 fans, belting out
such classics as Livin' on a
Prayer and You Give Love a
Bad Name.
Bon Jovi have sold more than
120 million albums in the past
20 years.
7:01pm Thursday 27th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Bimbo, Totton on 7:08pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[bold]DRINK DRINKING[/bold]
That is really serious and deserves severe punishment
DRINK DRINKING
That is really serious and deserves severe punishment
Posted by: Joe on 7:17pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Would the jail sentence include a head shave?
Or could he loose many fans in looking "decent"?.
Would the jail sentence include a head shave?
Or could he loose many fans in looking "decent"?.
Posted by: Sceptic, Waterside on 7:47pm Thu 27 Mar 08
...the years have not [italic]been kind[/italic] have they?
...the years have not
been kind have they?
Posted by: paul b on 7:48pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote]A spokesman for Bon Jovi had no comment.[/quote]
SACK HIM, what sort of spokesman has [bold]no comment!?[/bold]
Drink drinking is important, otherwise you get dehydrated
A spokesman for Bon Jovi had no comment.
SACK HIM, what sort of spokesman has
no comment!?
Drink drinking is important, otherwise you get dehydrated
Posted by: Chris Chapman, Bitterne on 12:49am Fri 28 Mar 08
Anyone who drives a Hummer,is American & plays for a Band that sounds like someone setting fire to a Cat, deserves all he gets....
Anyone who drives a Hummer,is American & plays for a Band that sounds like someone setting fire to a Cat, deserves all he gets....
Posted by: Ashleigh, Sarnia On on 3:53pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Cut him some slack! Richie has been through a lot, a divorce, a break up, losing his father to lung cancer...just leave him be.
If he was drinking and driving yes there should be a fine, but don't harp on his character. I think [bold]Bon Jovi[/bold] is one of the greatest rock bands. They've been together nearly [italic]25 years[/italic] ! That's a huge accomplishment! And the years have been very kind to Richie in terms of looks, no other celebrity has a great mug shot, don't judge him based on this one picture.
Cut him some slack! Richie has been through a lot, a divorce, a break up, losing his father to lung cancer...just leave him be.
If he was drinking and driving yes there should be a fine, but don't harp on his character. I think
Bon Jovi is one of the greatest rock bands. They've been together nearly
25 years ! That's a huge accomplishment! And the years have been very kind to Richie in terms of looks, no other celebrity has a great mug shot, don't judge him based on this one picture.
Posted by: Ken, St Mary's on 4:55pm Fri 28 Mar 08
He's living on a prayer if you ask me.
He's living on a prayer if you ask me.
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GREAT Celebrity Mug Shot!
I love the drink drinking comment about dehydration.
Keep it up! Viagra.
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GREAT Celebrity Mug Shot!
I love the drink drinking comment about dehydration.
Keep it up! Viagra.
Posted by: Bon Joni, Va on 11:15am Sun 30 Mar 08
Don't throw stones at Richie... Give him a chance to comment. Yes what he did was wrong... But jail time on a 1st offense seems alittle much. Fine him and suspend his driving privledges and see that he gets help so he can con't to grace us with his talents and Rock on!
Don't throw stones at Richie... Give him a chance to comment. Yes what he did was wrong... But jail time on a 1st offense seems alittle much. Fine him and suspend his driving privledges and see that he gets help so he can con't to grace us with his talents and Rock on!
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