Richie Sambora photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Richie Sambora photo by Ros O'Gorman

Richie Sambora And Bernie Taupin Team For 911 Tribute Song

by Roger Wink, VVN Music on September 14, 2013

in News

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora has partnered with Elton John’s co-writer Bernie Taupin to write the song Engine 19.

The song is a tribute to the first responders who “keep us safe around the country” and in honor of the victims, families and heroes of September 11, 2013.

In a statement, Sambora said that the song is, “n tribute to the brave men and women of the Fire Department, and all of the first responders around the country, Richie is honored to release this tribute to their hard work and dedication”.

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