He disappeared from the lineup at short notice last year, giving rise to rumors of a feud between him and mainman Jon Bon Jovi, which seemed to have some credence after both hinted at unhappiness with the other in interviews. But Sambora, who's currently touring Europe with his solo outfit, says he has no anger left - and believes it's still possible he could rejoin the band he helped build.

Sambora spoke with lflmagazine.nl (and Classic Rock has the following rough translation of what he said): "It's hurt me that more and more untrue things have come out in the media. I just wanted to do something for myself. We had just finished a tour, I had just quit a bad habit, and I was enjoying time with my daughter.

"I saw a year of other priorities ahead of me; I wanted to make my own music and I preferred doing a few shows with my own band. I said I wanted a break."

But he reports that his request "was just not accepted," adding: "I could choose - join or leave. That's hard when you share joys and sorrows for 30 years." - He had more to say.

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