How Van Halen’s "Jump" Became Their Only #1 Hit Despite Band TensionsProfessor of Rock The story of this next song is so good. So entertaining it almost feels made up, but it’s not. Van Halen with David Lee Roth at the helm headlined one of the first big festivals of the 80s… ...3 years agoHow Van Halen’s "Jump" Became Their Only #1 Hit Despite Band TensionsProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Interview with John McCrea of CAKE: The Story Behind "The Distance" and Its Iconic Opening LineHow Til Tuesday’s "Voices Carry" Broke Barriers and Became an 80s ClassicHow The Traveling Wilburys Formed and the Magic Behind "Handle With Care"How Nikki Sixx’s Near-Death Experience Inspired Mötley Crüe’s "Kickstart My Heart"How Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Defied the Odds with "Crazy Train"How Aerosmith’s "Walk This Way" Sparked One of Rock’s Greatest ComebacksHow Johnny Cash’s "I Walk the Line" Became a #1 Hit and the Comeback That Radio BlockedInterview with Dennis DeYoung: How "Babe" Went from Birthday Gift to #1 Hit