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Bon Jovi Tour Will Be Without Richie Sambora

If you were hoping to see the whole gang together for the upcoming Bon Jovi world tour, well you are in for some disappointing news today. Richie Sambora has reportedly dropped out of the tour because of “personal issues.” The aging band broke the news on their website with a short statement that read,

“Due to personal issues, Richie Sambora will not be performing on this upcoming leg. All shows will go on as scheduled.”

However, sources tell TMZ that the “personal issues” excuse is a big fat lie. According to the source, Jon and Richie have been at odds for several years now and that the balloon finally popped. The source even compared it to the Jaggar/Richards fall out. Now, who is to blame for all the fighting? Well, apparently Jon is very demanding and often belittles Richie in front of everyone.

Jon hasn’t “officially” commented on the situation, but he did address the issue at a recent concert in Calgary,

 “I had two choices: pack up and go home or give you everything I got…Richie Sambora won’t be performing for awhile. If there’s ever a night I need you, it’s tonight, Calgary!” he told the rowdy audience.

There is hope, though! Richie desperately wants to patch up the relationship before the important home town performance in Los Angeles on the 19th of this month.

It’s safe to say Richie is living on a prayer…

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