Van Halen III (1998) — The Most Controversial Van Halen Album? 🔥 | Gary Cherone Era Deep Dive 🎸

On this day in 1998, Van Halen dropped Van Halen III — their 11th studio album and the only release featuring Gary Cherone on vocals. Produced by Mike Post and Eddie Van Halen, the album marked a bold shift in direction, with longer songs, deeper experimentation, and a very different vibe from anything the band had done before. While it received mixed reviews and didn’t hit the same commercial highs, Van Halen III has become one of the most unique and talked-about chapters in the band’s legacy. In this video, we dive into: 🔥 The making of the album 🔥 The evolution of the band’s sound 🔥 Standout tracks like “Without You” and “Fire in the Hole” 🔥 And where this record fits in the Van Halen story What do YOU think about Van Halen III? Underrated gem or misunderstood experiment? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Van Halen deep dives right here on Johnny Beane TV! Tracklist: • “Neworld” – Atmospheric piano intro from Eddie • “Without You” – Crushing riffs and massive vocals • “One I Want” – Groove-heavy and melodic • “From Afar” – Dark, layered, and moody • “Dirty Water Dog” – Bluesy with an off-kilter feel • “Once” – Experimental and emotional centerpiece • “Fire in the Hole” – High-octane rocker (featured in Lethal Weapon 4) • “Josephina” – Reflective and melodic ballad • “Year to the Day” – Epic, nearly 9-minute journey • “Primary” – Instrumental with sitar-style tones • “Ballot or the Bullet” – Aggressive and political • “How Many Say I” – Piano ballad with Eddie on lead vocals 🎸 GEAR RECOMMENDATION! Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Guitar Picks (.60mm, 6-pack) → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA (Affiliate link—helps support the channel!) #VanHalen #GaryCherone #VanHalenIII #OnThisDay #VanHalenHistory #ExclusivelyVanHalen #EddieVanHalen #MikePost #JohnnyBeaneTV