Richie Sambora he and Bon Jovi are ‘talking a bit’ about a reunion (Picture: Redferns)
Richie Sambora could be reuniting with his former Bon Jovi bandmates in the near future – and it could happen at Glastonbury 2023.
Bon Jovi are one of the few rock icons who have never headlined the music festival despite years of fans begging organisers Michael and Emily Eavis to sign them up.
The band’s former guitarist Richie, 63, got a touch of the Pyramid Stage when he surprised Glasto-goers by joining country star Dolly Parton during her Legends slot performance in 2014.
However, could Bon Jovi fans finally get their wish?
Richie quit the band in 2014 and, despite initial claims of tension, has remained cordial with remaining members such as Jon Bon Jovi and David Bryan, even joining them on-stage in 2018 as the Livin’ On A Prayer hitmakers were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
He’s now hinted that a proper reunion with his former bandmates could be on the cards for Glastonbury next summer, as he told Metro.co.uk at the MITS Awards in London: ‘It’s a possibility. We’re talking a bit,’ albeit with a cheeky smile on his face.
He was last seen with his Bon Jovi bandmates at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 (Picture: FilmMagic)
Richie (l) shared the stage with frontman Jon Bon Jovi as they were inducted into the Hall (Picture: Getty Images)
Richie holds fond memories of his performance with 9 To 5 singer Dolly, who he joined on-stage at Glasto eight years ago.
‘It was the first time I played Glastonbury but just playing with her was just tremendous. She’s a friend through other friends and she covered one of my songs,’ Richie said.
He added: ‘Yes it is, she’s a sweetheart and she’s that good. Consummate professional and she’s still here, what a legacy. Amazing.’
Richie joined country legend Dolly Parton on stage at Glastonbury in 2014 (Picture: Getty Images)
Richie spoke to Metro.co.uk at the MITS Awards alongside top music executive Merck Mercuriadis (Picture: Getty Images)
Richie was joined by music executive Merck Mercuriadis – who has managed a host of A-list artists including Beyonce, Sir Elton John, Nile Rodgers and Gun N’ Roses.
He also heaped praise on the country music legend and said: ‘She’s direct and to the point and you know exactly where you stand 24 hours a day.’
Merck was speaking just after Dolly, 76, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame alongside the likes of Eminem, Duran Duran and Lionel Richie on Saturday night.
He recalled: ‘It was magnificent to Duran Duran to the Eurythmics and Jimmy Iovine who was with us, Eminem was remarkable and Dr Dre gave a great speech.
‘But Dolly is something else because she questioned whether she actually belonged in the room and if she belonged in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and I think after Saturday, she knows she absolutely belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame because everyone made her feel very special.’
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Richie quit the band in 2013 but has remained cordial with remaining members.
