On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into Gibson's exciting announcement that the fourth Gibson Garage is coming to the Las Vegas Strip in 2027!

Could this become the ultimate destination for guitar players? Forget the late-night wedding chapel—how about waking up with a Custom Shop Murphy Lab Les Paul instead? 🤘

We'll discuss:

🎸 Why Gibson chose Las Vegas for its newest flagship location

🏙️ What makes this 9,000-square-foot Gibson Garage the biggest and boldest yet

🔥 The first-ever Les Paul '59 Experience

🎵 Hands-on access to Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, Mesa/Boogie, Maestro, and KRK gear

🎨 A dedicated Acoustic Murphy Lab Collection Room featuring Gibson's incredible aging process

⭐ How this new location builds on the success of Nashville, London, and Miami

🎤 Why Gibson says this will be much more than a guitar store—it's a complete music experience

Is Gibson creating the ultimate guitar destination on the Las Vegas Strip? Join us as we break down everything we know and what it could mean for guitar players and collectors around the world.

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David Lee Roth's Skyscraper Broke Up His Band? Billy Sheehan Reveals What Really Happened!

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into the story behind David Lee Roth's Skyscraper and why bassist Billy Sheehan says it marked the end of the magic.

After the massive success of Eat 'Em and Smile, Roth's all-star band—featuring Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, and Gregg Bissonette—seemed unstoppable. But behind the scenes, everything changed.

We'll discuss:

🎸 Why Billy Sheehan says Skyscraper "felt stiff."

🍻 How the fun, collaborative atmosphere of Eat 'Em and Smile disappeared.

🎙️ Why recording the album one musician at a time changed the band's chemistry.

🚪 The real reason Billy Sheehan decided to leave David Lee Roth's band.

🎸 Steve Vai's reaction to Sheehan's departure—and why he stayed.

📉 Why Roth's solo career never reached the same heights after those first two albums.

📰 Plus: David Lee Roth's recent tour cancellations and Sammy Hagar's response.

Was Skyscraper the beginning of the end for David Lee Roth's legendary solo band? Join us live and share your thoughts in the chat!

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Join us on this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV as we're joined by Paco and Sergio from Top Jimmies, Puerto Rico's tribute to classic Van Halen!

Top Jimmies bring the energy, the attitude, and the music that made Van Halen legendary—performing the classic songs that keep fans singing and dancing all night long. We talk about the band's history, their love for Eddie Van Halen and the music of Van Halen, what it's like performing these iconic songs live, and how they keep the spirit of classic Van Halen alive in Puerto Rico.

You'll also hear from Sergio Blass, who first rose to fame as a member of the iconic Latin pop group Menudo, before becoming part of Top Jimmies. It's a fun conversation that connects two very different chapters of his musical career.

Whether you're a fan of the David Lee Roth era, the Sammy Hagar era, Eddie Van Halen's incredible guitar playing, or simply love classic rock, there's something here for every Van Halen fan.

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On Part 6, the thrilling finale of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark wraps up this incredible series with an unforgettable collection of Prince memorabilia, rare rock collectibles, and amazing stories from his career working with some of music's biggest legends—all from his current Backstage Auctions event.

The episode begins with more stories about the Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal that was personally gifted to Zeke by Eddie Van Halen, followed by 2012 Eddie Van Halen guitar picks, Taylor Swift Fearless-era guitar picks, Dunlop Taylor Swift picks, and Alex Lifeson's 2007 Rush Snakes & Arrows Tour guitar picks.

The spotlight then turns to Zeke's years working with Prince, featuring an incredible collection of Love Symbol and Love God guitar picks, New Power Generation picks, rare backstage passes, VHS tapes, floppy disks, and personal items hand-stamped with Prince's famous Love Symbol stamp—something only Prince himself possessed. Zeke also shares the story behind creating the iconic silver foil Love Symbol guitar pick stickers, a detail Prince loved and personally approved.

The Prince collection continues with New Power Generation European tour denim shorts, a matching denim jacket, and an extraordinary custom 1994 Monaco World Music Awards airbrushed jacket, featuring Prince's portrait and his famous microphone gun artwork—a true one-of-one piece of music history.

The finale also explores an incredible variety of memorabilia from some of rock's biggest names, including Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Black Sabbath, Metallica, James Brown, Guns N' Roses, KISS, Mr. Big, Vixen, Great White, White Zombie, Korn, Linkin Park, Alter Bridge, Eric Clapton, Alice in Chains, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Jack White, Glen Campbell, and many more.

Also featured is a rare 1990s Aerosmith Rocket Cargo Crew Nike fleece jacket—one of only 20 ever made—along with additional Aerosmith memorabilia, country music collectibles signed by artists including Faith Hill, Clint Black, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, and Dwight Yoakam, plus a special Eddie Money autographed collection gifted to Zeke by Eddie Money's estate.

From Van Halen and Prince to rock, metal, country, and beyond, this finale showcases an incredible lifetime of memories and one-of-a-kind collectibles. Every item has a story, and Zeke Clark was there to live it. Don't miss the conclusion of this remarkable series, and be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these amazing pieces of music history.

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On Part 5 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark continues exploring his extraordinary current Backstage Auctions collection, showcasing more rare Van Halen memorabilia and sharing the incredible stories behind each historic item.

This episode features an outstanding collection of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and Right Here Right Now tour memorabilia, beginning with a 1991 Spectrum Philadelphia/Electric Factory concert shirt, embroidered For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge crew polo shirts worn by Zeke at special events like the NAMM Show alongside Eddie Van Halen, and a remarkable assortment of Edward Van Halen stage-used guitar picks from the 1991–1992 era. These rare tortoise, pink, and yellow picks feature Eddie's signature and the iconic Van Halen Rings logo, with many carrying humorous custom messages.

Zeke also shares a rare 1991–1992 Total Access Mexico backstage pass issued exclusively to him, a collection of Michael Anthony guitar picks spanning 1991–1993, and three custom 1992 Cabo Wabo backstage passes. He even reveals authentic Van Halen bootleg concert T-shirts purchased outside venues during the band's Mexico tour—shirts that security tried to confiscate, but Zeke managed to save as unique souvenirs.

The collection continues with a rare 1993 MCA Concerts Canada baseball jersey, Right Here Right Now VIP and Access All Areas laminates, additional European tour guitar picks, official crew shirts, and one of the rarest pieces in the entire collection—a crew-made "Just Spank It" T-shirt, inspired by Van Halen's Spanked. Featuring custom artwork of the band and the unforgettable "1-900-GET-SPANKED" design, this legendary shirt is an incredible piece of Van Halen tour history.

Also featured are a luxurious 1993 Right Here Right Now UK/Europe crew bathrobe, a lightweight Van Halen crew gift briefcase, and a rare laminate from Van Halen's legendary 1993 Whisky a Go Go performance celebrating the band's 15th anniversary, where they filmed the live video for "Dreams."

Rounding out the episode, Zeke showcases more Michael Anthony guitar picks from Van Halen III, Chickenfoot, Mad Anthony Express, and Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds era, along with an original Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal personally gifted to him by Eddie Van Halen. He also shares never-before-seen personal photographs from the 5150 Tour, giving fans another unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with Van Halen.

Every item has an incredible story, and Zeke was there to experience it all. If you're a Van Halen fan, collector, guitarist, or lover of rock history, this is another can't-miss episode packed with rare memorabilia, exclusive stories, and priceless memories. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to explore these amazing pieces of rock history.

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On Part 4 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark continues exploring his remarkable current Backstage Auctions collection, sharing even more rare Van Halen memorabilia and the unforgettable stories behind each piece.

The episode begins with an in-depth look at the Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup that was owned and used by Eddie Van Halen, followed by an incredible collection of stage-used EVH guitar picks from the OU812 era and beyond.

Zeke also showcases rare 1988 Monsters of Rock memorabilia, including a Texas World Music Festival backstage T-shirt, beautifully embroidered Monsters of Rock Summer Tour crew shirts featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica, and Kingdom Come, and several hard-to-find local crew shirts with the famous "OI812" print on the back.

The stories continue with an OU812 Japan Access All Areas laminate, where Zeke shares an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story about the band's arrival in Japan. He also reveals the history behind the legendary "Hamsters of Rock" T-shirt—how it was created, why he got into trouble because of it, and how it later appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine with Guns N' Roses.

Also featured are several custom Van Halen crew laminates, a Van Halen crew fleece jacket issued to Zeke, additional tour apparel, and an extremely rare set of custom 1988 Van Halen crew guitar picks, including one with the band's manager's last name accidentally misspelled. Zeke tells the hilarious story behind that unforgettable mistake.

Rounding out the episode are For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour message guitar picks, additional backstage laminates, and even more incredible artifacts from Zeke's years working alongside Eddie Van Halen.

Every item has a story, and no one tells those stories better than Zeke Clark. If you're a Van Halen fan, collector, guitarist, or rock history enthusiast, this is another must-watch episode packed with rare memorabilia and firsthand memories. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these amazing pieces of rock history.

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On Part 3 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark continues the tour through his incredible current Backstage Auctions event, sharing even more unforgettable stories behind some of the rarest Van Halen collectibles ever offered.

This episode features an amazing collection of 1986 5150 Tour memorabilia, including an original 5150 concert shirt, an OU812 World Tour sweatshirt, and a wide variety of stage-used Edward Van Halen guitar picks from both the 5150 and OU812 tours. Zeke also reveals an incredibly rare 1986 misprint EVH guitar pick, along with white, black, and red stage-used picks that were actually played by Eddie on tour.

Zeke shares the hilarious story behind his own custom "Goonga the Creator" guitar picks—a nickname given to him by Eddie Van Halen after the band watched an Eddie Murphy comedy special together at 5150 Studio. It's a fun behind-the-scenes story that only someone from Eddie's inner circle could tell.

The collection also includes a prototype 1986 Texas Jam Van Halen T-shirt featuring the unforgettable slogan, "We have the peanut butter, Van Halen has the jam," along with a rare TAG Heuer watch personally owned and worn by Zeke, complete with a VH 5150 engraving inside the case.

Also featured are Jam Productions local crew sweat shorts worn by Zeke during Van Halen tours from 1986–1991, displaying the iconic Van Halen Rings logo, plus a Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup that was owned and played by Eddie Van Halen during the 1987–1988 era.

Every item has an incredible story, and Zeke was there for all of it. If you love Van Halen history, rare memorabilia, and behind-the-scenes stories from Eddie Van Halen's legendary career, you won't want to miss this episode. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these amazing pieces of rock history.

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On Part 2 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark returns with another incredible collection of rare Van Halen and Prince memorabilia from his current Backstage Auctions event.

Zeke shares the fascinating stories behind an autographed 5150 vinyl LP signed by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and 5150 Studio engineer Ken Deane. He also reveals an amazing collection of rare VHS tapes featuring Van Halen music videos, live performances, interviews, Cabo Wabo footage, Pittsburgh recordings, and other never-before-seen treasures whose contents are still waiting to be rediscovered.

Having also worked closely with Prince, Zeke takes us inside another chapter of music history with a stage-used tambourine from Prince, 30 hand-stamped black Love Symbol white guitar picks personally stamped by Prince himself, and stories from his time helping develop the iconic Love Symbol era.

The Van Halen history continues with Edward Van Halen's personal Fair Warning Access All Areas pass, one of Eddie's original 1978 first-issue signature guitar picks, Alex Van Halen's early Regal drumsticks, studio inspection vinyl LPs spanning 1978–1988, a Diver Down Access All Areas crew pass, 1984 stage-used guitar picks from both Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony, and never-before-seen personal photographs from the 5150 Tour.

Zeke also shares the story behind a remarkable Farm Aid sweatshirt that Eddie Van Halen actually tried on before the band's historic first performance with Sammy Hagar in September 1985, along with rare late-'80s Van Halen pins and even more one-of-a-kind collectibles.

Every item has a story, and Zeke was there to live it. If you're a Van Halen fan, collector, or rock history enthusiast, this is another episode you won't want to miss. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these incredible pieces of rock history.

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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're joined by the legendary Zeke Clark, Eddie Van Halen's longtime guitar tech, as he takes us inside his incredible current Backstage Auctions event.

Zeke showcases some of the historic Van Halen items up for auction while sharing firsthand stories from his years working alongside Eddie and the band.

We'll also dive into Zeke's time with Prince, featuring an amazing collection of authentic Prince memorabilia included in the auction, along with the fascinating stories behind these one-of-a-kind pieces.

If you're a fan of Van Halen, Prince, rock history, or rare music collectibles, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Today was the filming of the highly anticipated TEDxFargo CHARGE conversation featuring Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and renowned artist Robert Vargas.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at a historic moment as these legendary figures come together for a conversation that Van Halen fans—and music fans everywhere—won't want to miss.

The complete TEDxFargo talk will premiere on the official TEDxFargo YouTube platforms in just a few weeks, where it will be available for everyone to watch.

What are your expectations for this conversation? Let us know in the comments below!

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