Richie played with Buddy Guy before, at least once, when Richie presented an award to Eric Clapton during a music awards show. He played with Eric Clapton, Lou Reed, Buddy Guy and Bo Diddley.

He's met a lot of fine musicians in 3 decades, played with some, befriended with some...

VH1 1996 City Of Hope Benefit. Melissa Etheridge with Richie Sambora, Eddie Van Halen, Bryan Adams, Steve Winwood, Don Henley, etc. Hosted By Paul Shaffer. (there are other videos with different songs)
https://youtu.be/HfADZN6-ALc

He even played with movie star (ahem!) Frank Stallone!

Now please don't tell me he'll be doing this:
http://atwww.rocklegendscruise.com/