The Johnny Beane Podcast

Join me as we celebrate the anniversary of Van Halen II, released on March 23, 1979! This iconic follow-up to their groundbreaking debut album took their sound to the next level, featuring killer riffs, high-energy performances, and unforgettable hooks. We’ll dive into the full tracklist, share some cool trivia, and discuss why this album still rocks after all these years! 🎶 Tracklist: You're No...

Just announced—David Lee Roth LIVE at the legendary Mountain Winery on Friday, September 12th, 2025! This is the ONLY other live date I’ve seen from Diamond Dave this year, and you better believe I’m going! Huge thanks to Bay Area Rich for the heads-up! Stay tuned for my full concert report and all the epic moments from this one-of-a-kind show! #DavidLeeRoth #MountainWinery #VanHalen #LiveMusic #D...

On this episode, our buddy Laz hit up a bar to catch some killer punk bands—one of them even had a dog on drums! 🤯 We also got our hands dirty working on some guitars, and I’ve got big plans for my gold Leo Jaymz Stratocaster—it’s getting a full gold hardware upgrade soon! Stay tuned for all the action! 🎸🔥🐶🥁 Welcome to Straturday Night! We're your ultimate destination for all things rock musi...

On this episode of Talking Guitars, we’ve got some breaking news—David Lee Roth is playing a show near me, and you know I’m going! I’ll be reporting back with all the details, so stay tuned! We also dove into the explosive Gibson vs. Dean court case and broke down the verdict—this one’s got the guitar world buzzing! A jury in a second trial has found Dean Guitars' parent company Armadillo guilty o...

Back in July 1984, Guitar Player magazine featured Eddie Van Halen on the cover. Since staff editor Jas Obrecht had already interviewed Eddie multiple times, the team asked him to create a crash course in Eddie’s playing style. Eddie agreed, and music editor Jim Ferguson was sent to LA for the “My Tips for Beginners” section. For more advanced players, Eruption—Van Halen’s legendary guitar-and-dru...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into some killer Van Halen news! First up, the legendary Van Halen Live in Dallas 1991 show is finally available on CD! This iconic performance is an absolute must-have for any fan—packed with energy and pure rock ‘n’ roll magic. You definitely need to check it out! Next, we break down some rare 5150 era live footage that just surfaced. It’s labele...

On this day in 1998, Van Halen released Van Halen III, their 11th studio album and the only one to feature Gary Cherone on vocals. Produced by Mike Post and Edward Van Halen, the album took a different approach from the band's previous works, incorporating longer song structures and experimental sounds. Despite mixed reviews and commercial struggles, Van Halen III remains a unique chapter in the b...

STEVE LUKATHER DENIES RUMORS OF PLAYING GUITAR ON NEW VAN HALEN ALBUM TOTO’s Steve Lukather has dismissed recent reports suggesting he will play guitar on a new VAN HALEN album. Earlier this week, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that Alex Van Halen was working on a collection of previously unreleased VAN HALEN recordings, with Lukather assisting in completing them. In a paywalled Guitar Worl...

On tonight’s episode of Straturday Night, I take you on an epic adventure to the Ohana Comic Con in Santa Cruz, California! From incredible cosplay to unforgettable moments, I’ve got some killer footage to share. Plus, after way too long, I finally caved and bought some Apple Jacks—yeah, I even ate them in the car and caught it on camera! And the big one—you won’t believe how awesome the Leo Jaymz...

On this episode of Talking Guitars, we dive into the latest buzz about the Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather Van Halen project—could this be the epic collaboration we’ve been waiting for? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! We also took a deep dive into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, breaking down what rock and roll truly means in today’s music scene. Is it still alive and kicking, or has...

In an unexpected turn of events, reports from the Netherlands suggest that Alex Van Halen is working on a brand-new Van Halen album, and he's enlisted Steve Lukather to help complete the project! For years, speculation surrounded the Van Halen name—whether it was the abandoned tribute tour featuring Jason Newsted and Joe Satriani or Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour keeping the music alive. Bu...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into some epic discoveries and unfortunate losses in the Van Halen world! First up, we take a look at the legendary Frank Sinatra: L.A. Is My Lady music video from 1984, which features none other than David Lee Roth and Edward Van Halen making a cameo appearance! This classic video has been around for years, but just four months ago, it was uploade...

On this episode, we're building guitar kits—huge thanks to Bay Area Rich! I'll be doing a speedrun assembling the guitar from start to finish live on stream! Leo Jaymz DIY ST Electric Guitar Kit – Gold, Mahogany Body, Laurel Fingerboard, Maple Neck, All Components Included. https://amzn.to/41tw05M The above is an affiliate link and helps support this channel and these shows

🔥 Tonight on the show! 🔥 We dive into the Van Halen ‘Diver Down’ Largo concert controversy—why was it taken down? 🤔 Plus, more Randy Rhoads talk, because you can never have enough! 🎸 Ron unveils a couple of killer custom-painted guitars, and I unbox a brand-new guitar kit that I’ll be building LIVE tomorrow night! 🎶⚒️ And somehow… we go deep on cereal. 🍿🥣 Chat went wild sharing their all-ti...

A never-before-seen Van Halen concert from the Diver Down Tour has just surfaced—filmed at the legendary Capitol Center in Largo, Maryland, on October 11, 1982! This electrifying performance captures Van Halen at their peak during the 1982 Hide your sheep Tour, delivering pure, high-energy rock ‘n’ roll. One of the biggest surprises? A black-and-white Kramer guitar—never before seen on video! Edwa...

On this episode, we recapped the Largo Van Halen Diver Down footage that dropped today—incredible stuff! We also talked about upcoming guitar kit builds—Ron is making a Rhoads-style guitar, and I’m building another Strat-style kit this Saturday night. I showed off a few guitars, discussed an Ultimate Guitar article about Eddie Van Halen & Randy Rhoads, and we covered the tragic Faster Pussycat cru...

Sebastian Bach, known for his time in Skid Row, recently posted about his longtime friend and musical hero David Lee Roth. He played a secret show with Roth, calling him a "true rock and roll icon." Bach is so excited about this that he said, "I can't think of anyone who embodies the spirit of rock and roll more than Diamond David Lee Roth." It seems like these two legends had a blast performing t...

Chad Smith & Friends Rock LA Fire Benefit with Surprise Michael Anthony Appearance! On Friday, February 28, 2025, Chad Smith & Friends delivered an electrifying night of music at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Los Angeles, all in support of wildfire relief efforts. The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer assembled an all-star lineup of surprise guests, creating an unforgettable evening of rock, funk, and j...

We built one of these awesome BexGears Headless Style Electric Guitar Kits on tonight’s show, and it turned out amazing! Huge thank you to Bay Area Rich for hooking us up with the kit! This build includes a mahogany body, a hard maple neck, and a sleek composite ebony fingerboard for smooth playability. With a set-neck joint for sustain, H-H pickups for killer tones, and chrome hardware, this thin...

🔥 Tonight on Talking Guitars! 🔥 We dove deep into that leaked Van Halen 1978-1984 footage, and let me tell you—it’s absolutely mind-blowing! If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to! 🎸⚡ I also showed off a guitar that I’ll be taking apart live tomorrow night on Straturday Night! After that, it’s heading to Ron for a fresh new paint job—stay tuned for that transformation! Plus, we got into some...

HOLY GRAIL VAN HALEN FOOTAGE DISCOVERED! 🚨 https://youtube.com/live/fgdX-BoRNL4 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we’re breaking down never-before-seen backstage footage of Van Halen from 1978—including live footage from Osaka, Japan 1978 and Oakland, California 1978! This is the ultimate time capsule for Roth-era fans—raw, unfiltered, and absolutely legendary. But that’s not all! We’ve a...

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN INTERVIEWED BY BILLY CORGAN! 🚨 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dive into Billy Corgan’s new show, The Magnificent Others, where he interviews Wolfgang Van Halen! 🎸🔥 Wolfgang opens up about touring, his albums, and personal memories of his father, Eddie Van Halen. This is a must-watch for Van Halen fans! Check out the video and make sure to FOLLOW for more right h...

We dive into some killer guitar stories and surprises! First up, we touch on Billy Corgan’s interview with Wolfgang Van Halen—but don’t worry, I’ll be covering that in-depth on Exclusively Van Halen, so stay tuned for that episode! In other news, Bruce Kulick reveals the worst gig of his career with KISS—and trust me, it’s a wild one. Plus, we check out what Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits says is...

In this episode, we celebrate Alex Van Halen being inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame! 🥁🏆 We’ll dive into his legendary drumming legacy and what this honor means for Van Halen fans. PLUS—imagine if Van Halen debuted in the 1940s! 🤯 What would their sound, gear, and style have been like in the swing and big band era? We break it all down in this fun thought experiment! 🎷🎸 Don’t miss...

On this episode, we're building guitar kits—huge thanks to Bay Area Rich! I'll be doing a speedrun, unboxing and assembling the guitar from start to finish live on stream! Leo Jaymz DIY ST Electric Guitar Kit – Gold, Mahogany Body, Laurel Fingerboard, Maple Neck, All Components Included. https://amzn.to/41tw05M The above is an affiliate link and helps support this channel and these shows