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🎸🔥 THE EVH STRIPED SERIES SHAPES GUITAR IS HERE! Could this be one of Eddie Van Halen’s most distinctive guitars from the legendary Fair Warning era?

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're taking a closer look at the brand-new EVH Striped Series Shapes guitar, inspired by the unconventional black-and-white guitar Eddie played during Van Halen’s 1981 Fair Warning Tour. You remember the Circles guitar? This is the other unique Shapes design that helped make Eddie’s stage guitars so unforgettable!

With its bold geometric graphics, striking S-style body and modern EVH hardware, this guitar brings another piece of Eddie Van Halen’s legendary guitar history to life.

🤘 What makes the EVH Striped Series Shapes so special?

🎸 Mahogany Body: A solid mahogany body designed to deliver rich resonance, pronounced mids and powerful sustain.

⚡ EVH Modified C Maple Neck: A graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck with an oiled finish for a comfortable, fast-playing feel.

🔥 EVH Wolfgang Humbucker: A direct-mounted bridge humbucker designed for powerful output, articulate attack and harmonically rich rock tones.

🎯 Floyd Rose Tremolo with D-Tuna: An EVH-branded double-locking tremolo for expressive dive bombs and vibrato, plus quick access to drop-D tuning.

🎵 Performance-Ready Fingerboard: A 12"–16" compound-radius maple fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets, built for everything from riffs to expressive lead playing.

🖤🤍 Iconic Shapes Graphics: The unmistakable black-and-white geometric design inspired by Eddie’s original Fair Warning-era stage guitar.

🇲🇽 Made in Mexico: The Striped Series Shapes combines its distinctive vintage inspiration with modern EVH performance features and includes an EVH Striped Series gig bag.

Eddie Van Halen never followed the rules when it came to guitar design, tone or technique. The Shapes guitar reflects that fearless creativity while bringing a memorable piece of Van Halen history to a new generation of players.

What do you think of the new EVH Striped Series Shapes guitar? Do you prefer the Shapes design or Eddie’s Circles guitar? Let us know in the comments!

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🔥 Happy Birthday, Sammy Hagar! 🎂🤘 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we’re celebrating the legendary Red Rocker and his unforgettable contribution to Van Halen, rock history, and generations of rock fans!

From joining Van Halen in 1985 to helping propel the band into a new era of multi-platinum albums, chart-topping hits, and sold-out tours, Sammy Hagar left his mark on one of the biggest rock bands of all time. We’re looking back at his legendary years with Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony, including the music that defined the Sammy Hagar era.

🎸 In this episode, we celebrate:

Sammy Hagar’s birthday and legendary rock career

His years fronting Van Halen from 1985 to 1996

Classic Van Halen songs like “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Dreams,” and “Right Now”

The iconic 5150, OU812, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, and Balance albums

Sammy’s successful solo career and his legacy beyond Van Halen

Cabo Wabo Tequila, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, and the business empire built by the Red Rocker

Whether you grew up with the David Lee Roth era, became a fan during the Sammy Hagar years, or love every chapter of Van Halen’s incredible story, this is a birthday celebration you won’t want to miss!

⚡ EXCLUSIVELY VAN HALEN is your destination for Van Halen news, history, classic performances, rare finds, behind-the-scenes stories, fan discussions, and exclusive Van Halen gear giveaways.

🤘 Join the conversation! What’s your favorite Sammy Hagar-era Van Halen song? Is it “5150,” “Best of Both Worlds,” “When It’s Love,” or “Right Now”? Leave your pick in the comments!

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Keep rockin’ and happy birthday, Sammy! 🔥🎸

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Talking Rock Music With Hammer Away! 🤘 by Johnny Beane

🎸 Tom Morello Reveals Emotional Story Behind Randy Rhoads’ Legendary Jackson Concorde Guitar!

What was it like to hold one of Randy Rhoads’ most iconic guitars? Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello shares an incredible story about the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist’s personally designed white Jackson Concorde V-shaped guitar — and one unforgettable detail that made the experience even more emotional.

Morello has repeatedly called Randy Rhoads one of the greatest hard rock guitarists of all time and played a major role in advocating for his posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

🔥 Here are the highlights:

🎸 A legendary guitar: Morello got the rare opportunity to hold Randy Rhoads’ personally designed white Jackson Concorde.

🤘 A family treasure: Randy’s sister, Kathy Rhoads D’Argenzio, carefully protected the guitar and its history.

🚬 An incredible detail: Morello recalled that the leather guitar strap still smelled of cigarette smoke from the era when Randy was performing.

🏆 Rock Hall recognition: Morello advocated for Rhoads’ posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he was honored with the Musical Excellence Award.

🎶 A lasting legacy: Randy Rhoads continues to inspire generations of guitarists with his groundbreaking playing, iconic sound, and influence on hard rock and heavy metal.

Randy Rhoads left an unforgettable mark on rock guitar history. Stories like this remind us that behind every legendary instrument is a piece of music history worth preserving.

What do you think Randy Rhoads’ legacy means to guitar players today? Let us know in the comments! 🤘

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🤘 A Lost Piece of Van Halen History!
https://youtu.be/v03Cd9zUQYQ?si=QGa5SXpdFnz3YO4h

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re revisiting a fascinating piece of rock history! Steve Rosen has posted a lost 1985 interview with Bill Gazzarri, the legendary owner of Gazzarri’s nightclub on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood.

From 1974 to 1976, Bill Gazzarri’s legendary Gazzarri’s nightclub on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood played a major role in Van Halen’s early history. Although the band reportedly faced multiple rejections before finally getting their opportunity, they eventually became one of the club’s most popular acts, performing regularly and building a devoted following. Playing long sets night after night helped Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony sharpen their skills, develop their stage presence, and establish their reputation throughout Los Angeles. Gazzarri became an important supporter of the young band, witnessing their transformation from an unsigned local act into one of rock’s most exciting up-and-coming groups. Those formative years at Gazzarri’s helped lay the groundwork for Van Halen’s rise to international stardom and their eventual place in rock history. 🤘

Gazzarri’s was one of the iconic clubs that helped shape the Los Angeles rock scene, and Van Halen was among the bands that performed there during their early years. In this rare interview, Gazzarri shares personal stories about discovering the band, his relationship with the members, and what it was like watching Van Halen grow from a hungry local act into one of the biggest rock bands in the world.

🎸 The interview includes these topics:

Van Halen’s Auditions: Why the band reportedly had to audition several times before Gazzarri agreed to book them.

Supporting the Band: How Gazzarri helped Van Halen during their early Hollywood club days, offering advice and support along the way.

The Sunset Strip Rock Scene: How Gazzarri’s became an important launching pad for aspiring rock bands in Los Angeles.

David Lee Roth’s Nickname: Gazzarri’s humorous claim that he dubbed Diamond Dave the “Czar of Rock and Roll.”

Letting Bands Grow: His philosophy on allowing successful bands to move on to bigger venues as their popularity increased.

No Contracts, Just Relationships: Gazzarri’s recollections of his personal connections with Van Halen and his desire to see the band succeed.

From 1974 to 1985: His perspective on Van Halen’s evolution and the changing meaning of the heavy metal label.

This is a fascinating look back at the clubs, personalities, and stories that helped shape Van Halen’s early career and the legendary Hollywood rock scene.

🔥 What do you think? How important were clubs like Gazzarri’s to Van Halen’s rise to fame? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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