Richie Sambora "you're fired!"

[That 70s Guy]

hollywoodrreporter.com

In what seems to be the messiest divorce in rock, Bon Jovi has reportedly fired lead guitarist Richie Sambora from the band’s current tour.

According to the website RumorFix.com, Sambora’s departure is all about money. Sources say that Sambora was raking in $2 million a month and 20 percent of the profits from the tour, whereas fill-in guitarist Philip "Phil X" Xenidis was earning far less -- about $10,000 a month -- on the trek.

Although Sambora will still collect songwriting royalties and profits from merchandise, the 30-year bandmember is not taking the news well.

“Richie wants to go back onstage -- that’s his first love,” a source tells the site. “He’s really upset over the news.”

The 54-year-old musician departed the group in the spring citing a “personal matter,” but has since remained mum on the subject, opting to tweet pictures of himself hanging out with his daughter and talking about his most recent solo album, Aftermath of the Lowdown.

Earlier this month, the Woodbridge, N.J., native shared a new song, “Come Back as Me,” that seemed to be aimed at Jon Bon Jovi, but the guitarist took to his Twitter feed to dispel those rumors.

STORY: Richie Sambora's 'Timely' New Song Suggests Rift with Jon Bon Jovi

“This songs gettin’ some traction, so I would sincerely appreciate any help. BTW this has nothin’ to do with Jon...,” he wrote on Aug. 4.

A week ago, Bon Jovi pulled out of a booked appearance at the New York State Fair so that the band could play a fundraiser for Governor Andrew Cuomo instead. The cancelation incensed area fans. As Binghamton radio host Lee Ann Taylor, of classic rock station 99.1, told The Hollywood Reporter: "The New York State Fair is struggling and Bon Jovi would have been a huge boost for them like Aerosmith a few years back. Choosing politics over the people is becoming a disturbing trend. … The musicians need to remember who put them in the position to go to perform at these fundraisers to begin with."

A rep for Bon Jovi has yet to respond to THR's request for comment.

Twitter: @MicheleAmabile

 

[METALPRIEST]

:mad

 

[Fever]

So how does that work? Does Jon have sole power to fire anyone or do they take a group vote?

 

[Vehicle]

It's kinda weird. Jon Bon Jovi has been around for 30 years or better, has never been in any kind of controversy, married his high school sweetheart, has always been proud of and supported his home state, became a successful entrepreneur, always been there in a crisis...

And this is where gets ugly. A falling out with a guy who's more than band mate. These guys have been friends for a long, long time.

 

[Music Wench]

That's too bad if it has indeed come to this.

 

[The Wanderer]

Shame... A Real Shame

 

[Vehicle]

I've always thought this is the coolest version of this cut.

This was back when Bon Jovi ruled the world.


Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Richie Sambora and his 12 string Ovation , and Jon Bon Jovi and his hair.

 

[That 70s Guy]

Phil X addresses the $10,000 a month rumor ...

Phil X twitter quote concerning Richie Sambora and Phil's $10,000 month salary:

you know how I know RUMORFIX.com is full of shit? I wouldn't even leave my house for that salary.

 

[LG]

Not surprised by this except that it's about the money, you'd think both Richie and Jon have made enough millions to avoid something like this.

 

[Lynch]

A week ago, Bon Jovi pulled out of a booked appearance at the New York State Fair so that the band could play a fundraiser for Governor Andrew Cuomo instead. The cancelation incensed area fans. As Binghamton radio host Lee Ann Taylor, of classic rock station 99.1, told The Hollywood Reporter: "The New York State Fair is struggling and Bon Jovi would have been a huge boost for them like Aerosmith a few years back. Choosing politics over the people is becoming a disturbing trend. … The musicians need to remember who put them in the position to go to perform at these fundraisers to begin with."

THIS!


So tired of musicians and/or actors telling us what we should do with our votes, our time, and what social and political causes we should be backing. Go back to entertaining us or STFU!