The Johnny Beane Podcast

Johnny Beane

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  1. Steve Lukather Reveals the Truth About Alex Van Halen's Secret Eddie Van Halen Project!

    6d ago

    Steve Lukather Reveals the Truth About Alex Van Halen's Secret Eddie Van Halen Project!

    On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into one of the biggest Van Halen stories in years! 🔥 "These are finished tracks with Ed and Al." 🔥 That's the bombshell revelation from legendary guitarist and producer Steve Lukather, who finally sheds light on the mysterious project he's been working on with Alex Van Halen. For months, fans have speculated: Is this a new Van Halen album? Is Lukather replacing Eddie? Are unfinished recordings being pieced together? According to Lukather, the answer is a resounding NO. What Alex Van Halen has in the vault isn't a collection of scraps or unfinished ideas. Lukather says these are fully realized recordings featuring both Eddie and Alex Van Halen at the top of their game. "These are finished tracks with Ed and Al." Even more exciting, Lukather reveals that Eddie played bass on many of the recordings and insists fans will be blown away by what they're hearing. "This is not throwaway stuff," Lukather says. "When I heard these tracks, I asked Alex, 'How come you never used these?'" Lukather is serving as a co-producer and trusted friend, helping Alex bring these recordings to life while honoring Eddie's legacy. He makes it crystal clear that he's not playing guitar on the project and has no intention of stepping into Eddie Van Halen's shoes. In fact, Lukather calls the idea "laughable." "This isn't about money," he explains. "It's about love, friendship, and making sure these incredible performances are heard the way they deserve to be heard." Could Wolfgang Van Halen become involved? What exactly are these recordings? And what did Lukather hear that left him so impressed decades later? Join us as we break down Lukather's revealing comments, explore what this could mean for Van Halen fans worldwide, and discuss the exciting possibility of hearing previously unreleased music from Eddie and Alex Van Halen. 🎸 The Van Halen vault may be opening... and what’s inside sounds incredible. #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #AlexVanHalen #SteveLukather

    25 min
  2. Van Halen's LEGENDARY US Festival Performance! | Heavy Metal Day 1983

    May 29

    Van Halen's LEGENDARY US Festival Performance! | Heavy Metal Day 1983

    On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we're celebrating one of the most legendary moments in rock history — Van Halen's massive headlining performance at the US Festival on May 29, 1983! Over 300,000 fans packed the grounds in San Bernardino, California, for Heavy Metal Day, witnessing a historic lineup that included Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Scorpions, and more. But when Van Halen hit the stage after sundown, they proved exactly why they were the biggest rock band in the world. ⚡ Featuring David Lee Roth at his wildest, Eddie Van Halen at his most explosive, and a performance that has become the stuff of rock legend! 🔥 Setlist Highlights Include: • Romeo Delight • Unchained • Runnin' with the Devil • Dance the Night Away • Somebody Get Me a Doctor • (Oh) Pretty Woman • Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love • You Really Got Me • And many more Van Halen classics! 💥 Incredible US Festival Facts: • Van Halen reportedly earned a record-breaking $1.5 million for the performance. • More than 300,000 fans attended Heavy Metal Day. • The show featured unforgettable pyrotechnics, massive stage production, and Eddie's jaw-dropping guitar work. • It remains one of the most talked-about festival performances in rock history. Join Johnny Beane as we revisit this unforgettable night, explore the music, the stories, and the legacy of a performance that helped define Van Halen's place in rock and roll history. Were you there? What are your memories of the US Festival? Let us know in the comments! 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more Van Halen history, stories, rare footage discussions, gear talk, and deep dives on Exclusively Van Halen! 📲 Follow Johnny Beane: 🌐 www.johnnybeane.com 📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/johnnybeane 📸 Instagram: @johnnybeane 🐦 X/Twitter: @johnnybeane 🎵 TikTok: @johnnybeanetv 🎛️ Want the EVH Tone? MXR EVH117 Eddie Van Halen Flanger Pedal - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/Wq5q1J MXR EVH Phase 90 Eddie Van Halen Phase Pedal - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqJ1Je EVH Chorus - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/g1ae40 EVH 5150 Blue Channel OD Pedal http://sweetwater.sjv.io/R52N9a Striped Frankenstein Relic, RBW Guitar - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKk5jZ EVH Frankenstein Series Relic Electric Guitar - Red Frankie Relic Red - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/VmdE0J (The above affiliate links help support the channel.) 🎸 Join One of the Biggest Van Halen Communities on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE #VanHalen #USFestival #USFestival1983 #DavidLeeRoth #EddieVanHalen #HeavyMetalDay #RockHistory #ExclusivelyVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV #ClassicRock

    24 min
  3. Fender vs PRS Gets REAL! 🎸 John Mayer Silver Sky Hit With Cease & Desist?!

    May 28

    Fender vs PRS Gets REAL! 🎸 John Mayer Silver Sky Hit With Cease & Desist?!

    On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into one of the biggest stories shaking up the guitar world right now: PRS has reportedly been hit with a cease-and-desist letter from Fender as part of Fender’s new legal campaign to protect the Stratocaster design — and now John Mayer’s hugely popular Silver Sky is right in the middle of the controversy. After news broke that Fender had begun pursuing legal action against companies producing S-style guitars following a copyright ruling in Germany, speculation exploded across the guitar community about which builders were being targeted. Until recently, LsL Instruments was the only company publicly confirmed to have received a letter from Fender regarding its Saticoy model. But now, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal, PRS Guitars has officially confirmed it also received a cease-and-desist notice. PRS responded by saying it “disagrees with Fender’s assessment,” signaling that the company may be prepared to challenge Fender’s claims and defend the Silver Sky — one of the best-selling signature guitars in recent years. We break down why this case is such a huge development in the ongoing S-style legal dispute, what makes the PRS Silver Sky different from a traditional Fender Stratocaster, and why Fender may still believe the model crosses the line. From body contours and horn shapes to pickguard design and control layout, the debate over what actually defines a Stratocaster design has become more complicated than ever. We also discuss how the Silver Sky has become one of Fender’s biggest competitors in the modern guitar market, reportedly outselling Stratocasters on Reverb in both 2022 and 2023, and why this legal battle could ultimately shape the future of S-style guitars across the industry. Could this become the defining case in Fender’s legal strategy? And what could it mean for guitar builders, players, collectors, and the future of guitar design? Join us live as we break it all down on Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV. #PRS #Fender #SilverSky #JohnMayer

    26 min

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