Radio stations wanted to cut Eddie Van Halen's solo from their biggest hit

Released on Van Halen's 1984 - released that same year - Jump became the band's sole number 1 hit on the US Billboard 100.
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Eddie Van Halen was looking for a change as he tried to abandon Van Halen and guitars in 1983

Long before Van Halen were famous, Kiss bass guitar player Gene Simmons played a role in their story. By the mid 1970s, Van Halen had landed a regular performance spot at Gazzarri’s on the Sunset ...
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Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir

MOSLEY: Along with his late brother, Eddie, Alex is a founding member of the rock band Van Halen. Known for their extravagant high-energy performances, Van Halen is credited with being one of the most ...