Jon Bon Jovi finally reveals why he’s still not in contact with Richie Sambora — 11 years later

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Jon Bon Jovi and ex-bandmate Richie Sambora is still boiling. The Bon Jovi frontman, 62, gave an update on his relationship (or lack thereof) with Sambora, 64, 11 years after the latter left in the middle of the band’s 2013 tour.“We’re not in contact because he’s not in the organization any longer,” Bon Jovi said recently on Ultimate Classic Rock. “[That] doesn’t mean that there’s not love forever, but it’s 11 years ago that he just didn’t show up anymore.” At the time, Sambora skipped out on the “Because We Can” world tour due to personal reasons. “And there were emotional issues that he was dealing with as a single dad, and there were substance abuse issues, you know,” Bon Jovi continued.The guitarist is a dad to daughter Ava, whom he shares with ex-wife Heather Locklear.

The pair divorced in 2007 after 13 years of marriage.Additionally, Sambora has dealt with alcohol issues over the course of his career, having last entered rehab in 2011.Sambora’s replacement, guitar player Phil X, had to fill in for the “Undiscovered Soul” crooner after his unexpected departure.“Phil X had to show up one time, and then Phil X had to show up another time.

And then, again, there’s a show that night. What are we gonna do?” the “New Year’s Eve” actor recalled.Despite his exit, Sambora revealed that a Bon Jovi band reunion could be in the cards for him.“We’re talking about Bon Jovi getting back together and all of that stuff.

I don’t know how long it’s gonna take and what’s going on [but] I’m ready, let’s go!” he told Planet Rock.He then told Absolute Radio that he doesn’t “think there’s any reason not to [reunite] at this point.”“I don’t know when Jon’s going to get his voice together and [when the Bon Jovi reunion is] going to happen,.