The Johnny Beane Podcast

• Talking Guitars: HBD Michael J. Fox – My First Guitar Hero! 🎸Les Paul 110th, Gear Unboxings! 6/9/25

  🎸 What’s inside the latest Johnny Beane TV jam? 🎂 Honoring the legendary Les Paul on what would be his 110th birthday—thanks for inventing the solid‑body that started it all! 🥁 Big birthday shout‑out to drum powerhouse Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth band) for keeping the groove alive. ⚡️ Michael J. Fox—the first guitar hero who lit my fire. Remember that epic Rolling Stone cover of MJF leaping mid‑air with a Fender Strat? I drooled over that axe for years. 🏷️ I break out my own Fender “#1” Bullet, the faithful workhorse Bay‑Area‑Rich handed down to me—the spitting image of my very first guitar. 📦 Plus: fresh unboxings straight from the mailroom—new toys from Lekato and the game‑saving Drop Strap that’ll star in upcoming vids. Hit play, crank it up, and let’s celebrate the riff‑filled life together! 🤘 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 More: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Support the Show: Join the Membership! 📱 Follow: 📸 Instagram: @johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter: @johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/johnnybeane 🎯 Gear Pick of the Week: 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D'Addario Guitar Dock – The Best Portable Neck Rest! 👉 Get yours here (affiliate links): 🎯 https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎯 http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 🎬 Want to stream like this? Try StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #GuitarNews #MichaelJFox #VanHalen #LesPaul #JohnnyBeaneTV #TalkingGuitars #MusicNews #LesPaul110 #GregBissonette #GuitarHero #RollingStone #FenderStrat #FenderBullet #GuitarLife #Lekato #DropStrap #Unboxing #RockHistory #ShredTime

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• Exclusively Van Halen: Pat Travers Recalls Ultimate Rock Show w/ #VanHalen, AC/DC, Aerosmith! 6/8/25

  "It was pure rock ‘n’ roll heaven." That’s how guitar legend Pat Travers describes the most unforgettable gig of his life—a scorching summer day in 1978 at Oakland Coliseum, sharing the bill with Aerosmith, AC/DC, Van Halen, Foreigner, and his own Pat Travers Band. Five powerhouse bands. One stage. Over 65,000 screaming fans. “It was the best show I ever played,” Travers told Rick Beato. “It started at 11 in the morning and didn’t let up. Just hit after hit, band after band.” Van Halen. AC/DC. Nobody remembers who went on first—and it didn’t matter. What mattered was the energy, the music, and the wild backstage scene, where legends mingled like it was just another day in the park. 🎸 Join One of the Biggest Van Halen Groups on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE 🎸 Shop My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/johnnybeane 📲 Follow Johnny Beane: 🌐 Website: www.johnnybeane.com 📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/johnnybeane 📸 Instagram: @johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: @johnnybeane 🎵 TikTok: @johnnybeanetv 📬 Send Fan Mail, Letters, 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, and deep cuts. Subscribe and join the fun! #PatTravers #VanHalen #ACDC #Aerosmith #DayOnTheGreen #EddieVanHalen #StevenTyler #RickBeato #ClassicRock #RockHistory #GuitarLegends #LiveMusic #1978Rock #OaklandColiseum #BillGraham #exclusivelyvanhalen #johnnybeaneTV Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536

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• 🎸 🔥 Saturday Night Live: Caffeine, Capitola, Lap Steel Surprise & mystery unboxing! 6/7/25

  🔥 Tonight on #Straturday Night Live — we kicked things off with a caffeine-fueled recap of my day ☕😂 Took a scenic walk through Capitola, already had dinner (yep, early bird style), and was ready to rock! 🌊🍽️🎸 We looked back at last night’s explosive show with Pyro John Watkins, who dropped fiery stories that lit up the chat! 💥🔥 Then Ron unearthed his old lap steel guitar, and we dove deep on Reverb checking out vintage gems. 🎸🔍 Finally, I unboxed the mystery box — it was the Danelectro Dan-O-Wah pedal! 🤘 Did a quick demo live, and I’ll have the full breakdown tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🔔 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌎 Site → http://johnnybeane.com 🎥 Stream with us → https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #JohnnyBeaneTV #SNL #Straturday #DanOWah #Danelectro #WahPedal #LapSteelGuitar #PedalDemo #GuitarTalk #ToneChasers #VintageGear #CapitolaVibes #ReverbFinds #GuitarCommunity #LiveGuitarShow

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• Exclusively Van Halen: Pyro Tech John Watkins Talks #VanHalen 🔥 6/6/25

  🔥 Special Guest: John “Pyro John” Watkins – Rock & Roll’s Most Explosive Insider! 🔥 We're LIVE with John Watkins, legendary pyrotechnician known as “Pyro John,” who spent decades setting the stage (literally) on fire for bands like Van Halen, KISS, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, and many more! John joins us to share unbelievable, hilarious, and sometimes dangerous behind-the-scenes stories from the road — and he’s not holding back. From lighting up stadiums to yelling at celebrities who ignored fire safety, Pyro John has seen it all. 📕 NEW BOOK OUT NOW! "Don't You Know Who I Think I Am?: Memoirs of a World-Class Smart-Ass (The Fantastic Adventures of Pyro John)" This no-holds-barred memoir features over 50 wild celebrity encounters—from praying with Johnny Cash, to scolding Garth Brooks, to private moments with Andy Kaufman, and even dodging chaos with Little Rock Connie. It’s rude, real, and ridiculously entertaining. Get the book on Amazon here - https://a.co/d/22a9Zo2 🎸 Bands & Artists John Watkins Has Worked With: Van Halen KISS Pink Floyd Michael Jackson Bon Jovi Metallica Ozzy Osbourne AC/DC Guns N’ Roses Aerosmith …and more! ⚠️ Fire doesn’t care how famous you are—and neither does Pyro John. When he says MOVE, you MOVE. 👉 Hit that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join us in the live chat to ask your questions and hear these stories LIVE! 🎸 Join One of the Biggest Van Halen Groups on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EVHFANPAGE 🎸 Shop My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/johnnybeane 📲 Follow Johnny Beane: 🌐 Website: www.johnnybeane.com 📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/johnnybeane 📸 Instagram: @johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: @johnnybeane 🎵 TikTok: @johnnybeanetv 📬 Send Fan Mail, Letters, 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, and deep cuts. Subscribe and join the fun! #exclusivelyvanhalen #vanhalen #eddievanhalen #davidleeroth #sammyhagar #michaelanthony #alexvanhalen #johnnybeaneTV Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536

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• Exclusively Van Halen: 🎸 Larry DiMarzio vs. #EddieVanHalen – Who Did It First? 🔧 6/5/25

  🎸 Larry DiMarzio vs. Eddie Van Halen – Who Did It First? 🔧 Guitar legend Eddie Van Halen was known for his revolutionary playing and his groundbreaking guitar mods – but what if someone else had the same ideas before him? In this video, we dive into a fascinating story from pickup pioneer Larry DiMarzio, who claims he made the exact same bridge mod Eddie later became famous for — reducing string spacing to improve tuning stability and string alignment. DiMarzio’s redesigned Strat bridge addressed the same issues Eddie tackled with his famous Frankenstein guitar and Floyd Rose system. 💬 DiMarzio says: “I literally made the change that Eddie Van Halen was known for and was thinking about.” We’ll explore: DiMarzio’s early innovations in pickup and bridge design How Eddie Van Halen’s mods mirror DiMarzio’s solutions Why the Floyd Rose won in the end — and why DiMarzio didn’t love the tone The legacy of both inventors in shaping shred-era guitar performance 🔥 Whether you’re a tone chaser, gearhead, or Van Halen superfan, this episode is packed with deep insight into guitar history and tech. 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive guitar content, gear talk, and rock history every week! #LarryDiMarzio #EddieVanHalen #VanHalen #Frankenstrat #GuitarMods #GuitarHistory #FloydRose #SuperStrat #GuitarTech #EVH #exclusivelyvanhalen #johnnybeaneTV Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536

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