Johnny Beane

🎸 Rehearsal day in Oakland! Today’s guitar setup was the TEASE S-style guitar through my Blackstar 20-watt amp, with a BOSS tuner, TC Electronic distortion, Ibanez chorus, MXR Dyna Comp, and MXR Carbon Copy delay, all powered by the LEKATO pedal power supply. Simple, versatile, and ready to rock! 🔥

#GuitarGear #GuitarRig #GuitarPedals #GuitarRehearsal

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🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we talk about Bernie Tormé’s turbulent eight-gig stint with Ozzy Osbourne following the tragic death of Randy Rhoads.

After Randy’s death in March 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was devastated, but the Diary of a Madman tour still had to continue. Bernie Tormé was brought in to help finish the remaining shows — and it became one of the most difficult periods of his career.

🔥 We talk about:

• How Bernie Tormé ended up joining Ozzy’s band after Randy Rhoads’ death
• Stepping onstage with Randy’s guitars, pedals and amps
• The emotional pressure of trying to replace one of rock’s greatest guitarists
• Why Tormé felt he couldn’t simply play like Randy Rhoads
• His relationship with Ozzy during one of the darkest periods of Ozzy’s career
• The infamous story of Randy’s pedals seemingly turning on by themselves
• Why Bernie ultimately walked away after only 7–8 shows
• How Brad Gillis eventually stepped in and helped Ozzy continue the tour
• Bernie Tormé’s place in the history of Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads

🎸 Was Bernie Tormé the right guitarist for Ozzy after Randy Rhoads?

Join the conversation in the comments, and thanks for watching Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV!

#OzzyOsbourne #RandyRhoads #BernieTorme #HeavyMetal

2 days ago | [YT] | 10

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🎸 What’s the ONE guitar skill you wish you had mastered sooner?

3 days ago | [YT] | 13

Johnny Beane

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re checking out Gibson and Epiphone’s bold new Miami-inspired electric guitars! 🎸🌴

Gibson is bringing the Miami vibe to the Gibson Garage Miami with eye-catching Miami Blue and Miami Pink finishes on models like the Les Paul Special, Les Paul Junior Double Cut, and SG Standard ’61.

Epiphone is going even bigger with Vice City Pink, Vice City Blue, and Bumblebee Yellow, giving models like the Explorer, Flying V, SG Standard ’60s, and Les Paul Custom a serious ’80s-inspired look.

We’ll also take a look at the Gibson Custom SJ-200 Art Deco, exclusive MESA/Boogie gear, and other Miami Garage exclusives.

Which one would you want to play? 🎸🔥

#Gibson #Epiphone #ElectricGuitar #Guitar

3 days ago | [YT] | 5

Johnny Beane

🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we talk Steve Lukather!

The Toto guitarist looks back on an extraordinary career working with some of the biggest names in music — including Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell and Quincy Jones.

🔥 Some of the highlights:

• 🎸 Eddie Van Halen — Lukather recalls the first time he heard Eruption, meeting Eddie in 1978, their friendship, and how they supported each other throughout their careers.

• 🥁 Ringo Starr — Touring with Ringo and becoming close friends with one of his childhood heroes.

• 🎤 Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones — The story behind Lukather's guitar work on Beat It and Human Nature, including Quincy’s advice to turn down the distortion.

• 🎶 George Benson — How Lukather helped write Turn Your Love Around, which became a massive hit and earned him his first Grammy.

• 🎹 Joni Mitchell — Working on Wild Things Run Fast and Dog Eat Dog, and what it was like walking into a studio with one of his musical heroes.

• 🎼 1,500+ albums — Lukather reflects on his incredible career as one of the most prolific session guitarists in music history.

“I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’m one lucky guy.” — Steve Lukather

What a career. What a player. 🎸

#SteveLukather #EddieVanHalen #Toto #TalkingGuitars

3 days ago | [YT] | 3

Johnny Beane

What's your biggest guitar weakness?

4 days ago | [YT] | 11

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What Van Halen song takes you right back to the ’80s?

4 days ago | [YT] | 26

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🎸 John Cruz + Farida = The JC-1!

Ex-Fender Master Builder John Cruz teams up with Farida for his first guitar with the company — a limited-edition S-style JC-1, with only 60 made worldwide!

Would you buy one?

#JohnCruz #FaridaGuitars #JC1 #TalkingGuitars

4 days ago | [YT] | 4

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Which song has the greatest guitar solo? 🎸

5 days ago | [YT] | 11

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What =VH= song do you think is WAY better than people give it credit for?

6 days ago | [YT] | 9