Richie Sambora Kicked-Out of Bon Jovi World Tour Due to Substance Abuse Issues'

EFT Report, New Jersey: Last week fans were to shocked to hear that Richie Sambora won’t be on-board for Bon Jovi upcoming world tour (the band will be touring Europe, South America and South Africa before heading back to their native place the States in October), now reports have emerged have emerged that the 53-year-old guitarist have been temporarily kicked out of Bon Jovi due to substance abuse issues. Sambora has been replaced by Theofilos 'Phil X' Xenidis, who had served as proxy during Sambora’s visit to rehab in 2011.

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According to sources, the songwriter/guitarist is also having financial dispute with the lead singer Jon Bon Jovi. A statement on the band's official website read: 'Due to personal issues, Richie Sambora will not be performing on this upcoming leg. All shows will go on as scheduled.'

Previously back in 2011, Sambora was left out of dates on the band's touring schedule to attend rehab.