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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re going back to the legendary 1978 Black Sabbath/Van Halen tour—and one of the craziest stories ever told about David Lee Roth and Ozzy Osbourne!

🔥 Ozzy disappeared.
🔥 Tony Iommi confronted David Lee Roth.
🔥 The FBI and police got involved.
🔥 Black Sabbath even considered canceling the show.
🔥 And then… Ozzy suddenly walked into the hotel lobby wearing his pajamas!

So where had he been?

According to Roth, Ozzy had mistakenly used an old hotel room key, found the matching room number, kicked out the housekeeper, climbed into bed… and slept for nearly 18 HOURS! 😂

And somehow, David Lee Roth was getting blamed for the whole thing!

This is one of the wildest stories from the legendary 1978 Van Halen and Black Sabbath tour—and a perfect example of just how crazy those early Van Halen days could get.

What do YOU think really happened to Ozzy that night? 👇

#VanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into Gibson's exciting announcement that the fourth Gibson Garage is coming to the Las Vegas Strip in 2027!

Could this become the ultimate destination for guitar players? Forget the late-night wedding chapel—how about waking up with a Custom Shop Murphy Lab Les Paul instead? 🤘

We'll discuss:

🎸 Why Gibson chose Las Vegas for its newest flagship location
🏙️ What makes this 9,000-square-foot Gibson Garage the biggest and boldest yet
🔥 The first-ever Les Paul '59 Experience
🎵 Hands-on access to Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, Mesa/Boogie, Maestro, and KRK gear
🎨 A dedicated Acoustic Murphy Lab Collection Room featuring Gibson's incredible aging process
⭐ How this new location builds on the success of Nashville, London, and Miami
🎤 Why Gibson says this will be much more than a guitar store—it's a complete music experience

Is Gibson creating the ultimate guitar destination on the Las Vegas Strip? Join us as we break down everything we know and what it could mean for guitar players and collectors around the world.

#Gibson #GibsonGarage #LasVegas #TalkingGuitars

David Lee Roth's Skyscraper Broke Up His Band? Billy Sheehan Reveals What Really Happened!

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into the story behind David Lee Roth's Skyscraper and why bassist Billy Sheehan says it marked the end of the magic.

After the massive success of Eat 'Em and Smile, Roth's all-star band—featuring Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, and Gregg Bissonette—seemed unstoppable. But behind the scenes, everything changed.

We'll discuss:
🎸 Why Billy Sheehan says Skyscraper "felt stiff."
🍻 How the fun, collaborative atmosphere of Eat 'Em and Smile disappeared.
🎙️ Why recording the album one musician at a time changed the band's chemistry.
🚪 The real reason Billy Sheehan decided to leave David Lee Roth's band.
🎸 Steve Vai's reaction to Sheehan's departure—and why he stayed.
📉 Why Roth's solo career never reached the same heights after those first two albums.
📰 Plus: David Lee Roth's recent tour cancellations and Sammy Hagar's response.

Was Skyscraper the beginning of the end for David Lee Roth's legendary solo band? Join us live and share your thoughts in the chat!

#VanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #BillySheehan #SteveVai

Join us on this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV as we're joined by Paco and Sergio from Top Jimmies, Puerto Rico's tribute to classic Van Halen!

Top Jimmies bring the energy, the attitude, and the music that made Van Halen legendary—performing the classic songs that keep fans singing and dancing all night long. We talk about the band's history, their love for Eddie Van Halen and the music of Van Halen, what it's like performing these iconic songs live, and how they keep the spirit of classic Van Halen alive in Puerto Rico.

You'll also hear from Sergio Blass, who first rose to fame as a member of the iconic Latin pop group Menudo, before becoming part of Top Jimmies. It's a fun conversation that connects two very different chapters of his musical career.

Whether you're a fan of the David Lee Roth era, the Sammy Hagar era, Eddie Van Halen's incredible guitar playing, or simply love classic rock, there's something here for every Van Halen fan.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Topjimmies
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What is your favorite Van Halen song to hear performed live? Let us know in the comments below!

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On Part 6, the thrilling finale of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark wraps up this incredible series with an unforgettable collection of Prince memorabilia, rare rock collectibles, and amazing stories from his career working with some of music's biggest legends—all from his current Backstage Auctions event.

The episode begins with more stories about the Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal that was personally gifted to Zeke by Eddie Van Halen, followed by 2012 Eddie Van Halen guitar picks, Taylor Swift Fearless-era guitar picks, Dunlop Taylor Swift picks, and Alex Lifeson's 2007 Rush Snakes & Arrows Tour guitar picks.

The spotlight then turns to Zeke's years working with Prince, featuring an incredible collection of Love Symbol and Love God guitar picks, New Power Generation picks, rare backstage passes, VHS tapes, floppy disks, and personal items hand-stamped with Prince's famous Love Symbol stamp—something only Prince himself possessed. Zeke also shares the story behind creating the iconic silver foil Love Symbol guitar pick stickers, a detail Prince loved and personally approved.

The Prince collection continues with New Power Generation European tour denim shorts, a matching denim jacket, and an extraordinary custom 1994 Monaco World Music Awards airbrushed jacket, featuring Prince's portrait and his famous microphone gun artwork—a true one-of-one piece of music history.

The finale also explores an incredible variety of memorabilia from some of rock's biggest names, including Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Black Sabbath, Metallica, James Brown, Guns N' Roses, KISS, Mr. Big, Vixen, Great White, White Zombie, Korn, Linkin Park, Alter Bridge, Eric Clapton, Alice in Chains, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Jack White, Glen Campbell, and many more.

Also featured is a rare 1990s Aerosmith Rocket Cargo Crew Nike fleece jacket—one of only 20 ever made—along with additional Aerosmith memorabilia, country music collectibles signed by artists including Faith Hill, Clint Black, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, and Dwight Yoakam, plus a special Eddie Money autographed collection gifted to Zeke by Eddie Money's estate.

From Van Halen and Prince to rock, metal, country, and beyond, this finale showcases an incredible lifetime of memories and one-of-a-kind collectibles. Every item has a story, and Zeke Clark was there to live it. Don't miss the conclusion of this remarkable series, and be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these amazing pieces of music history.

#VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #Prince #BackstageAuctions