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

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🔥 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

🔥 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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🔥 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,...

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