Richie Sambora says “it’s time” for a Bon Jovi reunion

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Bon Jovi approach their 40th anniversary, founding member Richie Sambora has said that “it’s time” to organise a reunion.The guitarist was reflecting on his time in the iconic Jersey rock band in a new interview with People and shared details about upcoming projects about the band, as well as his hopes to take part in a reunion.“There’s a documentary that’s being done about the band and stuff that I’ve participated in, and people want to come see us play.

It’s going to make everybody happy,” he told the outlet over the weekend. “I mean, essentially, that’s why you do it at this point.”He continued, reflecting on the possibility of a full-blown reunion with Jon Bon Jovi and co. “Yeah, it definitely could happen… It’s just a question of when everybody’s ready to go do it.

It will be a big, massive kind of undertaking.”As for when fans could expect the event to take place, Sambora confirmed that he was “not sure”, due to everybody’s schedules and own opinions on the prospect.“It’s up to people, it’s got to be right.

That’s all,” he said. “It’s time to do it, though. This is our 40th anniversary, but I feel younger than ever. I’m having a ball.”Elsewhere in the interview, the renowned guitarist recalled how it still feels “unbelievable” to him that the songs he co-wrote with the band – including ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’ – have become such a strong part of people’s lives.“People love to go back and hear the scrapbook of their lives,” he explained. “And, somehow, I’ve been a conduit to that very, very luckily – and a lot of hard work too.”Sambora co-founded the iconic rock group alongside singer Jon Bon Jovi, original bassist Alec John Such, drummer Tico Torres and keyboardist David Bryan.The last time he took to the stage with.