The Johnny Beane Podcast

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  1. Did Van Halen Pass on a Sammy Hagar Song That Should Have Been a Classic?

    2d ago

    Did Van Halen Pass on a Sammy Hagar Song That Should Have Been a Classic?

    ๐ŸŽธ On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're diving into an incredible story from Sammy Hagar that could have changed Van Halen history! Sammy Hagar has revealed that one of his most beloved solo songs, "Eagles Fly," was nearly a Van Halen songโ€”but it was passed over... at first. Here's what we'll cover: ๐Ÿ”ฅ Sammy explains why "Eagles Fly" is one of the most meaningful songs he's ever written. ๐ŸŽธ Eddie Van Halen immediately loved the song when Sammy first played it. ๐Ÿฅ Alex Van Halen wasn't convinced, reportedly saying it sounded like "John Denver" because Sammy was playing it on acoustic guitar. ๐Ÿ’ฟ Sammy recorded the song for his 1987 solo album I Never Said Goodbye, with Eddie Van Halen co-producing the album, playing bass, and delivering an unforgettable guitar solo. ๐Ÿคฏ After hearing the finished recording, Alex reportedly admitted: "Why didn't we put that on a Van Halen record?!" ๐Ÿ˜‚ Sammy reminded Alex that he had originally dismissed the song as sounding like John Denver. ๐ŸŽถ We'll discuss how Sammy's songwriting helped shape the Van Halen era and why "Eagles Fly" remains one of the biggest "what if?" moments in the band's history. ๐ŸŽธ Plus, we'll also touch on Joe Satriani's recent revelation that David Lee Roth once approached him about forming a Van Halen cover band while Eddie Van Halen was still alive. What do YOU think? ๐Ÿค˜ Should "Eagles Fly" have been recorded as a Van Halen song? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #ExclusivelyVanHalen #SammyHagar #EddieVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV

    11 min
  2. Is Eat 'Em and Smile David Lee Roth's Greatest Solo Album? | 40th Anniversary

    3d ago

    Is Eat 'Em and Smile David Lee Roth's Greatest Solo Album? | 40th Anniversary

    ๐ŸŽ‰ LIVE: Celebrating 40 Years of David Lee Roth's *Eat 'Em and Smile*! ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽธ | Exclusively Van Halen It's been **40 years** since **David Lee Roth** unleashed **Eat 'Em and Smile**, one of the greatest hard rock albums of the 1980sโ€”and we're celebrating the anniversary LIVE! On this episode of **Exclusively Van Halen**, we take a deep dive into Diamond Dave's legendary 1986 solo debut, featuring the incredible lineup of **Steve Vai**, **Billy Sheehan**, and **Gregg Bissonette**. ๐Ÿ”ฅ In this episode: * ๐ŸŽธ Celebrating the 40th anniversary of *Eat 'Em and Smile* * ๐ŸŽถ Track-by-track look at every songโ€”including the rare Spanish version, **Sonrisa Salvaje** * ๐Ÿค˜ Live Van Halen discussion with fans from around the world! Released on **July 7, 1986**, *Eat 'Em and Smile* became David Lee Roth's first full-length solo album after leaving Van Halen. Produced by legendary producer **Ted Templeman**, the album rocketed to **#4 on the Billboard 200** and earned Platinum status in the U.S. Featuring unforgettable songs like: ๐ŸŽต Yankee Rose ๐ŸŽต Shyboy ๐ŸŽต Goin' Crazy! ๐ŸŽต Tobacco Road ๐ŸŽต Elephant Gun ๐ŸŽต Big Trouble ๐ŸŽต Bump and Grind ๐ŸŽต That's Life We'll also talk about: ๐ŸŽธ Steve Vai's incredible guitar work ๐ŸŽธ Billy Sheehan's jaw-dropping bass playing ๐Ÿฅ Gregg Bissonette's powerhouse drumming ๐ŸŽค Why *Eat 'Em and Smile* is still considered one of the greatest post-Van Halen albums ever made. ## ๐ŸŽธ Welcome to Exclusively Van Halen If you love **Van Halen**, **David Lee Roth**, **Eddie Van Halen**, rare guitars, rock history, gear talk, live discussions, and exclusive stories, you've found your home! Johnny Beane TV brings you: โœ… Van Halen news โœ… Guitar gear & demos โœ… Album anniversaries โœ… Rare collectibles โœ… Interviews & live discussions โœ… Giveaways and much more! ๐Ÿ‘ Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join the conversation in the live chat! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Johnny Beane: ๐ŸŒ Website: www.johnnybeane.com ๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook: http://facebook.com/johnnybeane ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @johnnybeane ๐Ÿฆ X: @johnnybeane ๐ŸŽต TikTok: @johnnybeanetv ๐ŸŽธ Join the biggest Van Halen Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE ๐Ÿ“ฌ Fan Mail / Product Reviews: Johnny Beane 4768 Soquel Dr Box 232 Soquel, CA 95073 USA Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #ExclusivelyVanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #EatEmAndSmile #VanHalen #SteveVai #BillySheehan #GreggBissonette #EddieVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV #HardRock #Guitar #RockMusic #1980sRock #ClassicRock #YankeeRose

    18 min
  3. ๐ŸŽธ Why Didn't Eddie Van Halen Get Paid for His Legendary "Beat It" Solo? ๐Ÿคฏ

    Jul 3

    ๐ŸŽธ Why Didn't Eddie Van Halen Get Paid for His Legendary "Beat It" Solo? ๐Ÿคฏ

    ๐ŸŽธ On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... "Who's gonna know if I play on this kid's record?" Eddie Van Halen tells the incredible story of how he broke one of Van Halen's biggest band rules to record the legendary guitar solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It"โ€”and why he never accepted a dime for it. We'll talk about: ๐ŸŽธ Why Van Halen had a strict "no outside sessions" policy. ๐Ÿคซ How Eddie secretly agreed to record on Beat It while the rest of the band was out of town. ๐Ÿ’ฐ Why Eddie never asked for โ€” or received โ€” any payment for one of the most iconic guitar solos ever recorded. ๐ŸŽถ How Eddie completely rearranged part of the song before laying down his solo. ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Michael Jackson's reaction when Eddie admitted he had changed the song. ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Steve Lukather's behind-the-scenes story about the tape edits that caused major technical headaches during the Thriller sessions. ๐Ÿ“€ How Beat It became one of the biggest hits of the 1980s and helped make Thriller the best-selling album of all time. ๐Ÿฅ Alex Van Halen's belief that Eddie's guest appearance added to growing tensions within Van Halen. ๐ŸŽค Eddie's heartfelt memories of Michael Jackson years later. ๐Ÿ”ฅ The latest on Alex Van Halen's long-rumored project featuring Eddie's unreleased recordingsโ€”and what Steve Lukather and Steve Vai have said about it. Don't miss this fascinating look at one of the most legendary collaborations in rock history! #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #MichaelJackson #BeatIt

    23 min
  4. How Michael Anthony Went from Backyard Parties to Van Halen

    Jul 2

    How Michael Anthony Went from Backyard Parties to Van Halen

    From backyard parties to rock superstardom! ๐Ÿค˜ Michael Anthony shares the incredible story of how he went from playing local Southern California gigs to becoming the legendary bassist for Van Halen. Hear the unforgettable first impressions, behind-the-scenes stories, and the moments that changed rock history forever. We'll cover: ๐ŸŽธ Michael Anthony's first time seeing Mammoth before they became Van Halen. ๐ŸŽค The hilarious first meeting with David Lee Roth: "Roth came over to me wearing this little vest, carrying a cane, and his hair was dyed like a skunk. He said, 'How do you like my boys?'" ๐Ÿ”ฅ How Eddie and Alex Van Halen auditioned Michaelโ€”and why he said "I'm in!" without hesitation. ๐ŸŽต Learning five songs a day while playing backyard parties, weddings, and club gigs. โšก The gear race between Michael's bass rig and Eddie's growing guitar arsenal. ๐Ÿ’ฅ Gene Simmons producing Van Halen's early demo. ๐Ÿ“€ The Starwood Club performance that earned the band its Warner Bros. record deal. ๐ŸŽน The growing tensions during the 1984 era and David Lee Roth's departure. ๐Ÿš— The unbelievable story of how Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen through Eddie's mechanic. ๐Ÿ† How 5150 became Van Halen's first #1 album and launched a brand-new era for the band. Whether you're a lifelong Van Halen fan or discovering these stories for the first time, you won't want to miss this deep dive into one of rock's greatest journeys. #VanHalen #MichaelAnthony #DavidLeeRoth #JohnnyBeaneTV

    23 min
  5. Did Joe Satriani Just Reveal Sammy Hagar's Greatest Guitar Strength? โญ

    Jun 30

    Did Joe Satriani Just Reveal Sammy Hagar's Greatest Guitar Strength? โญ

    On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... ๐ŸŽธ Joe Satriani reveals the one thing Sammy Hagar does better than he can on guitar. As the Best of All Worlds Band heads to Europe for its July tour dates, Joe Satriani is praising Sammy Hagar for a guitar-playing skill that has nothing to do with speed. Highlights: ๐ŸŽค Satriani says Hagar always seems to know exactly when not to play. ๐ŸŽธ While Satriani admits he'll often play "too many notes," Hagar naturally chooses the right notes with the right feel and vibrato. ๐Ÿค˜ After years together in Chickenfoot and now the Best of All Worlds Band, Satriani has gained a deeper appreciation for Hagar's understated guitar style. ๐ŸŽต Satriani believes Hagar approaches guitar like a great lead singer, focusing on melody, phrasing, and emotion rather than constant shredding. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง He compares Hagar's restraint to legendary British players like Eric Clapton and Brian May, saying they always seem to play the perfect notes. ๐ŸŽธ Hagar has said his earliest guitar influences were Eric Clapton and Peter Green, preferring their melodic style over Jimi Hendrix. ๐ŸŒ The Best of All Worlds Tour has wrapped its June U.S. dates, heads to Europe in July, and returns to the U.S. in August. Do you agree with Joe Satriani? Is Sammy Hagar one of rock's most underrated guitar players? Let us know in the comments! #VanHalen #SammyHagar #JoeSatriani #GuitarNews

    36 min
  6. Why Did Van Halen and Sammy Hagar Really Split in 1996?

    Jun 26

    Why Did Van Halen and Sammy Hagar Really Split in 1996?

    On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... On this day in 1996, Van Halen officially announced they were parting ways with Sammy Hagar, ending one of the most successful eras in the band's history. We'll break down: ๐ŸŽธ Why tensions between Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar reached a breaking point. ๐Ÿ’ฟ How the Balance album and tour exposed growing cracks within the band. ๐Ÿ‘” The impact of longtime manager Ed Leffler's passing and the arrival of Ray Daniels. ๐Ÿ“€ Why a proposed Van Halen greatest hits album became a major source of conflict. โ˜Ž๏ธ The famous Father's Day phone call that ended "Van Hagar"โ€”did Sammy quit, or was he fired? ๐ŸŽค The different versions of the story from Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar. ๐Ÿ”ฅ How June 26, 1996 marked the end of an era that produced four consecutive No. 1 albums, massive world tours, and countless rock classics. What do YOU think really happened? Did Sammy Hagar quit... or was he fired? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #VanHalen #SammyHagar #EddieVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV

    25 min
  7. Why Did David Lee Roth Ask Joe Satriani to Join a Van Halen Tribute Band While VH Was Touring?

    Jun 23

    Why Did David Lee Roth Ask Joe Satriani to Join a Van Halen Tribute Band While VH Was Touring?

    On This Episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... ๐Ÿ”ฅ "But Dave... Ed's Still Alive!" ๐Ÿ”ฅ What if David Lee Roth had launched a Van Halen tribute band... while Eddie Van Halen was still in Van Halen? Joe Satriani has revealed an unbelievable story from the mid-'90s: Roth personally called him with a wild ideaโ€”to form a band dedicated to playing Van Halen music while Eddie was still recording albums and touring with the real band! โšก In this episode: โ€ข Joe Satriani reveals David Lee Roth's surprising proposal from the '90s โ€ข Why Satriani immediately rejected the idea with one unforgettable response โ€ข The connection between this proposal and the post-Eddie Van Halen tribute project โ€ข Why Satriani recommended Steve Vai and Nuno Bettencourt instead of himself โ€ข The truth about the tribute tour that never happened โ€ข How Satriani ultimately became part of Van Halen's legacy through Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds Tour Was David Lee Roth ahead of his timeโ€”or was this one of the strangest Van Halen ideas ever? Join us as we break down this fascinating chapter of Van Halen history and discuss what might have been! ๐ŸŽธ Subscribe, Like, and Join the Live Chat! #VanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #JoeSatriani #EddieVanHalen

    54 min
  8. Is Fender Going Too Far? Thomann SUES Fender Over Stratocaster Cease-and-Desist Letters! #thomann

    Jun 22

    Is Fender Going Too Far? Thomann SUES Fender Over Stratocaster Cease-and-Desist Letters! #thomann

    On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV... The guitar world just got a whole lot more interesting. In a shocking escalation of Fender's ongoing Stratocaster body-shape controversy, Thomannโ€”the world's largest music retailer and home of Harley Benton guitarsโ€”has officially filed legal action against Fender. Why? Thomann says Fender's recent cease-and-desist campaign isn't just affecting one companyโ€”it's threatening the future of innovation, competition, and diversity across the entire guitar industry. Thomann CEO Hans Thomann says the company is taking a stand not only for itself, but for smaller builders and manufacturers who may not have the resources to fight back. The retailer specifically mentions respected brands such as Suhr, Tom Anderson, Tyler, PRS, LsL, Maybach, Pensa, and FGN as companies that could be impacted by Fender's legal actions. At the heart of the dispute is a major question: Can the Stratocaster body shape really be protected as a work of art, or is its iconic design simply the result of practical ergonomics that have inspired generations of guitar builders? Thomann believes this fight is bigger than one company, one guitar, or even one lawsuit. They argue that the Stratocaster's legacy was built by musicians, luthiers, and innovators worldwideโ€”and that the freedom to build upon classic designs is essential to the future of the guitar industry. Meanwhile, Fender maintains that it is working directly with companies to find solutions, but the backlash continues to grow. Several prominent guitar YouTubers have criticized the move, and some have even cut ties with the company altogether. So what do YOU think? Is Fender protecting its intellectual propertyโ€”or trying to control a guitar shape that has become part of music history? Let us know in the comments! #Fender #Stratocaster #GuitarNews

    15 min
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  • Creator
    Johnny Beane
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    516
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    Explicit
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