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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we break down BIG news from Sammy Hagar as he expands his Best Of All Worlds Tour, promising fans a true “deep dive into the Van Halen years.” 🎸🔥 Sammy hits the stage with an all-star lineup featuring Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Kenny Aronoff, with Rick Springfield supporting most summer dates. This tour celebrates the legacy of Van Halen while introducing the music to a whole new generation — blending classic Van Halen, Montrose, and Sammy’s solo hits. We cover the Las Vegas residency, the newly announced U.S. summer dates, the UK arena tour, and the intriguing Sturgis “Sammy Hagar & Friends” show — happening just one day after David Lee Roth headlines the same rally. Could history be made? 👀🤘 Sammy Hagar – Best Of All Worlds Tour 2026 Las Vegas Residency • Mar 11 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Mar 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Mar 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Mar 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Mar 20 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Mar 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM U.S. Summer Tour • Jun 13 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater* • Jun 15 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center* • Jun 17 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino* • Jun 19 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre* • Jun 22 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center* • Jun 24 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center* • Jun 26 – Oxon Hill, MD – MGM National Harbor • Jun 27 – Oxon Hill, MD – MGM National Harbor (*with Rick Springfield) UK Arena Dates • Jul 4 – Manchester – AO Arena • Jul 5 – Birmingham – BP Pulse Live • Jul 7 – Leeds – First Direct Bank Arena • Jul 9 – London – O2 Arena Special Event • Aug 8 – Sturgis, SD – Full Throttle Saloon (Sammy Hagar & Friends) Las Vegas – Fall Dates • Sep 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Sep 19 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Sep 23 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Sep 25 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM • Sep 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live at Park MGM Pre-sale tickets go on sale January 13 at 10am local time, with the general on-sale starting Friday. "Exclusively Van Halen" is your ultimate destination for all things Van Halen. From deep dives into the band’s legendary history to giveaways and gear showcases, we celebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time — every week. 👇 Check out featured gear and ways to support the show: 🔔 Subscribe, hit that like button, and join the conversation! 🛒 Featured Gear: 📱 UGREEN Phone Stand Desk: https://a.co/d/11q0UK2 📸 UBeesize Phone Tripod: https://a.co/d/gEIizVI 🛍️ Shop My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/johnnybeane 🔔 Follow Johnny Beane: 🌐 Website: www.johnnybeane.com 📘 Facebook: Johnny Beane 📸 Instagram: @johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: @johnnybeane 🎵 TikTok: @johnnybeanetv 🎸 Join one of the biggest Van Halen fan groups on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE 📬 Send Fan Mail or Products for Review: Johnny Beane 4768 Soquel Dr Box 232 Soquel, CA 95073 USA 💥 We talk all things Van Halen — live shows, rare guitars, interviews, deep cuts, and more. Subscribe and join the fun on Johnny Beane TV! 🎥 Want to create streams like this? Use StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #SammyHagar #EddieVanHalen #JoeSatriani #EncoreThankYouGoodnight #MichaelAnthony #VanHalen #TheBestOfAllWorlds #ExclusivelyVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV

We kick things off with a big reminder — NAMM is NEXT WEEK, and I’ll be there as media, bringing you exclusive NAMM Show coverage all week long! Even better, tomorrow’s episode features a special guest who’s also heading to NAMM, and we’ll be hanging out out there — so don’t miss Wednesday’s special show! Right out of the gate, we dive into a killer viewer question about Floyd Rose setup, especially Van Halen–style. I grab my GMW 5150 and show exactly how the bridge sits on my guitar, breaking it all down for you. Then it’s time to recap the Amigo Guitar Show in San Rafael — amazing guitars, great people, and nonstop fun. Our friend Music Therapy LAZ even uncovered a wild throwback photo of me from 1997 in a photo album at one of the booths… and somehow recognized me instantly 🤯. I share the pic live! You’ll also see exclusive footage from Bananas at Large in San Rafael. We stopped by after the show, and I even scored free guitar strings from their booth at Amigo 🎶🔥 To wrap it up, I show off gear I picked up at the show plus some awesome gifts from Bay Area Rich — parts that’ll be going into future project guitars, installed LIVE on the channel (most likely Friday or Saturday night). 👉 Plus: Don’t forget — special NAMM prep episode tomorrow (Wednesday) with more announcements and behind-the-scenes talk! 🎸🔥 Tune in, hang out, and talk guitars with us! 👉 Don’t miss this one. Hit follow, turn on notifications, and hang with us live! 👉 Subscribe, tune in live, and don’t miss a second! 🎸 TALKING GUITARS: Music & Guitar News LIVE! 🤘 Join us LIVE for another epic Workbench LIVE Stream — we’re talking guitars, gear, tone & mods, plus the latest music and guitar news from around the world! 🎶 👇 Tune in LIVE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #NAMM2026 #GuitarLive #GuitarCommunity #GuitarGear #JohnnyBeaneTV

1984 (stylized in Roman numerals as MCMLXXXIV) is the sixth studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released on January 9, 1984.[2] It was the last Van Halen studio album until A Different Kind of Truth (2012) to feature lead singer David Lee Roth, who left the band in 1985 following creative differences. This is the final full-length album to feature all four original members (Van Halen brothers, Roth, and Michael Anthony), although they reunited briefly in 2000 to start work on what would much later become 2012's A Different Kind of Truth.[3] Roth returned in 2007, but Eddie's son Wolfgang replaced Anthony in 2006.[2] 1984 and Van Halen's debut are Van Halen's best-selling albums, each having sold more than 10 million copies in the United States.[4] 1984 was well received by music critics. Rolling Stone ranked the album number 81 on its list of the 100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s. It reached number two on the Billboard 200 and remained there for five weeks, kept off the top spot by Michael Jackson's Thriller, on which guitarist Eddie Van Halen made a guest performance. 1984 produced four singles, including "Jump", Van Halen's only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100; the top-20 hits "Panama" and "I'll Wait"; and the MTV favorite "Hot for Teacher". The album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999, signifying ten million shipped copies in the U.S. 1984 track listing Side one No. Title Length 1. "1984" (instrumental) 1:07 2. "Jump" 4:01 3. "Panama" 3:31 4. "Top Jimmy" 2:59 5. "Drop Dead Legs" 4:14 Side two No. Title Length 6. "Hot for Teacher" 4:42 7. "I'll Wait" 4:40 8. "Girl Gone Bad" 4:35 9. "House of Pain" 3:19 Win Van Halen items! Click to SUBSCRIBE to the channel & watch for another chance to win Tuesday! https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Johnny Beane: Website: http://www.johnnybeane.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnnybeane Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnybeane Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/johnnybeane TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@johnnybeanetv Join our Van Halen group on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE 💌 Send me letters or products to review! 📦 Johnny Beane 4768 Soquel dr Box 232 Soquel, CA 95073 USA 1984 (stylized in Roman numerals as MCMLXXXIV) is the sixth studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released on January 9, 1984.[2] It was the last Van Halen studio album until A Different Kind of Truth (2012) to feature lead singer David Lee Roth, who left the band in 1985 following creative differences. This is the final full-length album to feature all four original members (Van Halen brothers, Roth, and Michael Anthony), although they reunited briefly in 2000 to start work on what would much later become 2012's A Different Kind of Truth.[3] Roth returned in 2007, but Eddie's son Wolfgang replaced Anthony in 2006.[2] 1984 and Van Halen's debut are Van Halen's best-selling albums, each having sold more than 10 million copies in the United States.[4] 1984 was well received by music critics. Rolling Stone ranked the album number 81 on its list of the 100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s. It reached number two on the Billboard 200 and remained there for five weeks, kept off the top spot by Michael Jackson's Thriller, on which guitarist Eddie Van Halen made a guest performance. 1984 produced four singles, including "Jump", Van Halen's only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100; the top-20 hits "Panama" and "I'll Wait"; and the MTV favorite "Hot for Teacher". The album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999, signifying ten million shipped copies in the U.S. #vanhalen #johnnybeaneTV #eddievanhalen

We kick things off with a BIG announcement — this Saturday, January 10th, we’re heading to the Amigo California Guitar Show, and we’ll be LIVE streaming straight from the floor! 🔥 Tune in early afternoon East Coast / late morning–early afternoon West Coast as we bring you the action from California’s coolest vintage guitar show. Next up, we dive into Guitar World to break down the latest NAMM Show rumors, predictions, and breaking news from the biggest gear event on the planet 🌎🎶 And yes — I’ll be at NAMM as media, bringing you live, exclusive NAMM coverage right here on the channel. If you want real-time gear news, this is the place. Make sure you’re subscribed! We also celebrate Van Halen’s 1984 🎶🔥 — released 42 years ago today! I recently did a full Exclusively Van Halen episode on the album (link below), and we’ll touch on why it remains such a landmark record. Then it’s off to the Workbench as Ron dials in a Shell Pink Telecaster Deluxe he painted and rebuilt — adjustments, fine-tuning, and guitar-tech goodness 🛠️🎸 And of course… GIVEAWAYS! 🎁 We’re hooking you up with guitar picks, so stick around and enter to win! 👉 Don’t miss this one. Hit follow, turn on notifications, and hang with us live! 👉 Subscribe, tune in live, and don’t miss a second! 🎸 TALKING GUITARS: Music & Guitar News LIVE! 🤘 Join us LIVE for another epic Workbench LIVE Stream — we’re talking guitars, gear, tone & mods, plus the latest music and guitar news from around the world! 🎶 👇 Tune in LIVE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #TalkingGuitars #JohnnyBeaneTV #GuitarShow #AmigoGuitarShow #NAMMShow #MusicNews #VanHalen #1984Album #VintageGuitars #GuitarWorkbench #GuitarTech #LiveMusic #GuitarpicksGiveaway 🎸🔥

On this episode of Talking Guitars & Music News on JohnnyBeaneTV, we kick things off with a big announcement — we’re going LIVE from the Amigo California Guitar Show this Saturday, January 10th! 🎸🔥 Make sure you tune in early afternoon East Coast / late afternoon West Coast as we bring you the action straight from one of California’s coolest vintage guitar shows. Expect guitars, effects, amplifiers, friends, and great vibes. We were there last year, had an absolute blast, and we’re doing it again — live with you! After that, we dive into a real talk discussion about artists still performing today, including David Lee Roth. I share why seeing a show in person is a completely different experience than watching shaky cell phone clips online — and why so much of the negativity comes from people who weren’t even there. Concerts are about energy, connection, and being in the room… and that matters. Then it’s straight into the music news 📰 We head over to Guitar World, where 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in Fender history. Fender has announced a new CEO — so what does that mean for the future of this iconic brand? Guitar World sits down with Edward Bud Cole, and we break it all down. Fender’s new CEO is a true full-circle story. Edward “Bud” Cole — who once didn’t get a job at Fender out of college — has now been named CEO of Fender Music Corporation, replacing Andy Mooney after his 10-year run. Cole spent more than a decade leading Fender Asia Pacific, where he transformed Fender Japan into one of the most innovative and respected divisions of the company. He expanded Fender across 14 countries, launched the iconic Fender Tokyo flagship store, and helped redefine how guitar brands connect with players — not just through products, but through community and experience. He’s also a working musician, songwriter, and former touring artist, which gives him a player-first perspective. Cole says 2026 will be one of the most exciting years in Fender’s history, with major announcements, innovation, and global expansion ahead. The year also marks Fender’s 80th anniversary, plus 75 years of the Telecaster and Precision Bass, with special limited-edition models planned. Looking forward, Cole sees a bigger role for flagship stores, live music events, AI tools for learning and creativity, and pushing Fender Japan–style innovation into the global lineup — all while keeping guitars accessible to new players. Bottom line: Fender is betting on innovation, community, and the power of music, and Bud Cole believes it all starts with one thing — people picking up a guitar to express what’s in their hearts and heads. 🎸🤘 Finally, we hit the guitar workbench 🔧 I clean up a Squier guitar, throw on fresh strings, and get it ready for bigger changes. And this Friday, we take it even further — swapping pickup covers, possibly changing a pickup, and continuing the mod journey live. 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536