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Podcast: The Johnny Beane Podcast
Episode: Exclusively Van Halen: Guitarist Rico Monaco Talks Rock, Latin Fusion & =VH= Collabs 4/10/25
Description: 🎸 On this electrifying episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we sit down with the incredible Rico Monaco — a powerhouse guitarist, award-winning songwriter, producer, and frontman of the genre-blending Rico Monaco Band (RMB)!
Known for fusing fiery American Rock with pulsating Latin rhythms, Rico brings a fresh and explosive energy to every performance. From the stages of Paris and Italy to festivals in Mexico and New York City, he’s lit up the world with his bold sound — inspired by Jazz, Fusion, Caribbean vibes, and his global journeys.
With over 2 million YouTube views and collaborations with icons like Sammy Hagar, Tito Puente Jr., Mich...