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.

David Lee Roth of Van Halen heading to Stone Pony, here's ticket info

David Lee Roth, former frontman for Van Halen, will play the Stone Pony Summer Stage Friday, June 5 as part of a 30-date U.S.
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Understanding Eddie Van Halen's "Beat It" guitar solo

You probably can't tell, but Michael Jackson's infectious "Beat It" was his first-ever attempt at a rock song. But, the King ...