| Full name: | Richard Stephen Sambora |
| Nickname | King of Swing |
| Born | July 11, 1959 in Perth Amboy, N.J., |
| Grew up | in Woodbridge, N.J. |
| Family: | Parents Adam & Joan, Wife Heather Locklear Daughter - Ava Elizabeth |
| Previous Bands: | Rebel, Mercy, Duke Williams and the Extremes, The Message, Richie Sambora and Friends, The Next |
| Instruments | Guitar, accordian, bass, drums, trumpet, piano, saxophone |
| Hobbies: | Basketball, jetskiing, boating, guitar collecting |