Trivia

His parents, Joan (Sienila) and Adam Sambora, were both of Polish descent. His surname, "Sambora", is Polish.

Lives in Laguna Beach, Westlake Village, Calabasas, California and Point Pleasant Boro, New Jersey.

Daughter, Ava Locklear (aka Ava Elizabeth Sambora), with ex-wife Heather Locklear, was born on 4 October 1997.

Has put his 3-bdrm Laguna Beach house, once owned by Ricky Nelson, up for sale, asking $1.8 million, April 2002.

His most important influences were Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter and Jimmy Page.

Guitarist for the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013.

Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence in Laguna Beach, California. Sentenced to three years of informal probation, three months of first offender alcohol awareness classes and standard fees. Also ordered to not partake of any drugs or alcohol for the duration of his probation [April 22, 2008].

On May 6, 2004, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Kean University.

Graduated From Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge, New Jersey.