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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"We’ve not got too many years left so every gig is sacred...you appreciate it more." Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris on 50 years of heavy metal - and what comes next

Steve Harris discusses the band's amazing career, celebrating 50 years and what the future may yet hold for metal's most ...
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Bruce Dickinson Names Who Iron Maiden’s New Drummer Reminds Him Of

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson revealed during a recent interview at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood that the band's new drummer Simon Dawson reminds him of another well known drummer, but it's ...
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5 Things We Learned From Bruce Dickinson ‘In Conversation’ With MI

Here's five things we learned from the Musicians Institute In Conversation Series with Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson, presented by Z2 and Loudwire. Hosted by respected music industry veteran Ryan ...

This is what happened when Metallica's Lars Ulrich interviewed one of his heroes, Iron Maiden's Steve Harris

In 1996, the leaders of two of the biggest metal bands on the planet sat down to discuss their respective journeys in music ...
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Iron Maiden Documentary Coming This Year For Band’s 50th Anniversary

Iron Maiden were formed way back in 1975, which means the heavy metal institution turns 50 years old this year. To mark that anniversary, the band is releasing an official documentary this year along ...