That time Richie Sambora told me why Bon Jovi switched producers from Bruce Fairbairn to Bob Rock

By Steve Newton Bon Jovi may have been hugely popular back in the day, but I actually enjoyed guitarist Richie Sambora's solo debut album, Stranger in This Town, more than any Bon Jovi band release. I even preferred Sambora's lead vocals over Jon Bon Jovi's, especially on solo tunes like "Ballad of Youth". So it … Continue reading That time Richie Sambora told me why Bon Jovi switched producers from Bruce Fairbairn to Bob Rock

Bon Jovi drops Fairbairn, goes with Rock for Keep the Faith

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, NOV. 18, 1993 BY STEVE NEWTON Most often when the member of a touring rock band calls the Georgia Straight for an interview in November, it’s from some cold, rain-soaked, godforsaken town in the States. That ain’t the case, however, when Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora reports in from … Continue reading Bon Jovi drops Fairbairn, goes with Rock for Keep the Faith