The Johnny Beane Podcast

🎸 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're diving into an incredible story from Sammy Hagar that could have changed Van Halen history! Sammy Hagar has revealed that one of his most beloved solo songs, "Eagles Fly," was nearly a Van Halen song—but it was passed over... at first. Here's what we'll cover: 🔥 Sammy explains why "Eagles Fly" is one of the most meaningful song...

🎉 LIVE: Celebrating 40 Years of David Lee Roth's *Eat 'Em and Smile*! 🤘🎸 | Exclusively Van Halen It's been **40 years** since **David Lee Roth** unleashed **Eat 'Em and Smile**, one of the greatest hard rock albums of the 1980s—and we're celebrating the anniversary LIVE! On this episode of **Exclusively Van Halen**, we take a deep dive into Diamond Dave's legendary 1986 solo debut, featuring th...

🎸 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... "Who's gonna know if I play on this kid's record?" Eddie Van Halen tells the incredible story of how he broke one of Van Halen's biggest band rules to record the legendary guitar solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It"—and why he never accepted a dime for it. We'll talk about: 🎸 Why Van Halen had a strict "no outside sessions" policy....

From backyard parties to rock superstardom! 🤘 Michael Anthony shares the incredible story of how he went from playing local Southern California gigs to becoming the legendary bassist for Van Halen. Hear the unforgettable first impressions, behind-the-scenes stories, and the moments that changed rock history forever. We'll cover: 🎸 Michael Anthony's first time seeing Mammoth before they became Va...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... 🎸 Joe Satriani reveals the one thing Sammy Hagar does better than he can on guitar. As the Best of All Worlds Band heads to Europe for its July tour dates, Joe Satriani is praising Sammy Hagar for a guitar-playing skill that has nothing to do with speed. Highlights: 🎤 Satriani says Hagar always seems to know exactly when not to play....

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... On this day in 1996, Van Halen officially announced they were parting ways with Sammy Hagar, ending one of the most successful eras in the band's history. We'll break down: 🎸 Why tensions between Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar reached a breaking point. 💿 How the Balance album and tour exposed growing cracks within the band. 👔 The i...

On This Episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... 🔥 "But Dave... Ed's Still Alive!" 🔥 What if David Lee Roth had launched a Van Halen tribute band... while Eddie Van Halen was still in Van Halen? Joe Satriani has revealed an unbelievable story from the mid-'90s: Roth personally called him with a wild idea—to form a band dedicated to playing Van Halen music while Eddie was still reco...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV... The guitar world just got a whole lot more interesting. In a shocking escalation of Fender's ongoing Stratocaster body-shape controversy, Thomann—the world's largest music retailer and home of Harley Benton guitars—has officially filed legal action against Fender. Why? Thomann says Fender's recent cease-and-desist campaign isn't just affecti...

🎉🎸 Happy Birthday, Michael Anthony! The Heartbeat of Van Halen! 🎸🎉 Tonight on Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're celebrating the birthday of one of rock's most beloved bass players, Michael Anthony! For decades, Michael Anthony provided the rock-solid foundation that helped make Van Halen one of the biggest bands in the world. From the groundbreaking debut album in 1978 through th...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into the fascinating story behind one of the most unusual tracks on Van Halen's 1981 album Fair Warning — "Push Comes to Shove." While Fair Warning is often celebrated as Eddie Van Halen's darkest, heaviest, and most adventurous guitar album, one song stands out from the rest. With its reggae-inspired groove and bluesy feel, "Pus...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into the incredible story behind Lenny Kravitz's most important guitar. Facing jail time and desperate for cash, a man pulled into a parking lot with a car full of vintage guitars. What happened next changed Kravitz's collection forever. Among the instruments was a legendary 1953 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop conversion that became his numbe...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're celebrating 35 years of Van Halen's iconic 1991 album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge! Released on June 17, 1991, this powerhouse album marked a return to a heavier, guitar-driven sound and became one of the biggest records of Van Halen's career, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and producing classic tracks like "Poundcake," "Run...

On this episode of Johnny Beane TV, we're celebrating the anniversary of one of the most iconic albums of the 1980s—The Police's legendary final studio release, Synchronicity! Released on June 17, 1983, Synchronicity became the band's biggest-selling album and a defining moment in rock history. Featuring massive hits like "Every Breath You Take," "King of Pain," "Wrapped Around Your Finger," and "...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV: Did Eddie Van Halen think guitar players completely missed the point of his playing? In a revealing 1995 interview with Dweezil Zappa, Eddie didn't hold back. While acknowledging the impact he had on an entire generation of guitarists, he argued that many of his imitators took his innovations and turned them into something "sterile," "ca...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we talk about Sammy Hagar kicking off the 2026 Best of All Worlds Tour with a massive 19-song set packed with Van Halen favorites, solo hits, Montrose classics, and more! Joined by Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff, and Nathan Mercado, Sammy opened the tour in St. Louis with fan favorites including "Why Can't This Be Love," "T...

Oliver Tree, the singer, songwriter, producer, and creative force behind hit songs like "Life Goes On," "Miss You," "Alien Boy," and "Hurt," has reportedly died at the age of 32 following a tragic helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Known for his signature bowl haircut, larger-than-life personality, and unique blend of alternative pop, electronic music, and internet culture, Oliver Tre...

🎸 The Police were one of the biggest bands in the world—but behind the scenes, their most successful album was nearly torn apart by conflict. On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into the incredible story behind The Police's 1983 masterpiece Synchronicity and how a surprising Beatles connection may have saved the album from disaster. Andy Summers reveals the intense tens...

Sammy Hagar has made a bold claim: Eddie Van Halen didn't just change guitar playing—he saved guitar players. On a recent interview, Hagar praised Eddie as a "music god," comparing his genius to Beethoven and crediting him with revolutionizing not only guitar, but modern rock music itself. According to Sammy, without Eddie's innovations—tapping, whammy bar techniques, groundbreaking songwriting, a...

What's the biggest guitar story of the week? On this episode of Talking Guitars, we're covering three major stories making headlines in the guitar world: 🎸 Charvel returns to California with the launch of its new USA-made Neo-Classical Superstrat models. 🔥 Joe Satriani reveals how he found the amp builder who helped him achieve his dream Eddie Van Halen-inspired guitar tone. ⚡ Dean Guitars owne...

On this episode of Talking Guitars, Margaret Scranton joins us for a deep dive into Van Halen’s iconic track “I’m the One” from their groundbreaking 1978 debut album. We break down Eddie Van Halen’s innovative playing style, tone, and the raw energy that helped redefine rock guitar. Margaret is a lifelong Van Halen fan, and also brings her love and knowledge of Randy Rhoads, making for a fun, wide...

We’re taking a closer look at some incredible EVH Custom Shop creations from the Summer 2026 FMIC Custom Shop Dealer Event in Scottsdale, Arizona! The crew from The Music Zoo was on hand for this exclusive dealer showcase, where dealers competed for one-of-a-kind guitars through a NAMM-style lottery system. While we weren’t there in person, we’re checking out stills from their event coverage and h...

Alex Van Halen is making a rare public appearance, and Van Halen fans are taking notice. In this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we discuss the announcement that legendary Van Halen co-founder and drummer Alex Van Halen will appear at TEDxFargo: CHARGE in July 2026 alongside acclaimed contemporary artist Robert Vargas. What could Alex talk about? Will he share new stories about Eddie Van Halen,...

🎸 Van Halen – Live in New Haven 1986 | Vinyl & CD Unboxing! 🎸 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we unbox the brand-new Van Halen: Live in New Haven 1986 on both double black vinyl and CD! Recorded at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum on August 27, 1986, this explosive live performance captures the classic 5150-era lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into some major praise for Van Halen from one of the world's biggest podcasts! During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan and investor, mathematician, and physicist Eric Weinstein discussed the impact of Van Halen and the legacy of Eddie Van Halen. Rogan called Van Halen with David Lee Roth "literally a perfec...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we discuss a controversial new interview in which members of The Jesus and Mary Chain claim that shoegaze doesn't actually exist and go even further by saying that Eddie Van Halen "ruined rock guitar." The Scottish alternative rock legends shared their thoughts ahead of the Total Bummer festival in New York, where Jim and William Reid di...