Jon Bon Jovi denies Richie Sambora feud

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi insists guitarist Richie Sambora didn't quit Bon Jovi's Because We Can tour over money.
Sambora suddenly left the band ahead of a show in Calgary, Canada on April 2, but Jon said he hasn't fallen out with him over finances, as suggested by some, reported Contactmusic.
"I think Richie's doing all right, I haven't spoken to him. We were surprised. It was 3:30 pm on show day on Tuesday and we got a phone call that he wouldn't be there. It's a personal matter. Don't believe what you read because it's the furthest thing from the truth," John said.

Sambora, who has been replaced by Phil X for the remainder of the US leg of the tour, missed some of Bon Jovi's tour dates in 2011 after he checked into rehab for alcohol issues, but sources insist he is currently still sober.
Jon also discussed the band's 'What About Now' album, saying his main inspiration was rock 'n' roll legends The Rolling Stones.
"It's a wide array. I just downloaded David Bowie's record to listen to that. I just bought a Bruno Mars record before that. Influences? Tom Waits. Leonard Cohen.
"They're huge lyrical influences. For rock bands, I look to the Stones, who at least show me where the bar is so you know how far and how high I gotta jump," he said.