The Johnny Beane Podcast

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dig into a Rolling Stone article highlighting 22 different versions of one of Van Halen’s most iconic songs — from the original 1984 recording to live performances with David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Gary Cherone, Mitch Malloy, Roth solo, Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony, Wolfgang Van Halen at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, David Lee Roth with Foo Fighters, and Roth’s 2026 performance with Teddy Swims!

Then we jump into the Zeke Clark Collection at Backstage Auctions, which ends TODAY! We're talking Eddie Van Halen studio-used guitars, amplifiers, stage-used picks, crew passes, crew shirts and tons of incredible Van Halen history.

Plus, David Lee Roth played Sturgis last night, and we check out the photos!

We also take a look at an unreleased Eddie Van Halen photo from Diver Down, recently released by photographer David Bertinelli as a limited-edition fine art print.
https://www.davidpbertinelli.com/

And just posted: Alex Van Halen shares a photo of a Van Halen debut 8-track — could it be from his car?

All that, plus more Van Halen news and hanging out with the chat, right here on Johnny Beane TV!

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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? 👇

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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.

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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.

🎸 Follow Top Jimmies:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Topjimmies
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/top_jimmies

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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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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