here's an article from 2 days ago, saying ritchie retired/quit.
After 30 years as the lead guitarist of the iconic rock 'n roll band Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora has announced his departure from the band. This news comes in the middle of the bands "Because We Can" tour, which will go on as scheduled. Sambora has allegedly been missing a number of these concert dates this year, leading up to his retirement from the band. There have been no statements from the specific people involved, but spokespeople have made some announcements.
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"There were a lot of well-documented problems, so this was the best decision for now," a source said of Richie's quitting. A representative for Bon Jovi had no comment.
http://www.mstarz.com/articles/18353...-2013-tour.htm
here's a video with him talking about it 2 months ago