Richie Sambora Leaves Bon Jovi

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People thought that the reason Richie Sambora was absent from recent Bon Jovi shows was due to substance abuse. Instead, it's about the greenbacks, for those unfamiliar with modern slang, Money!

TMZ states that Sambora's departure from the band is stemming from a long-heated battle between him and the lead singer, Jon Bon Jovi. Some even called it a "Jagger/Richards blowup"

The article stating this claims that Bon Jovi belittles him and treats him badly. For all anyone knows, maybe Sambora just needed some time to blow off steam