Eddie Van Halen's smile in this video is the most genuine I have ever seen on an adult. Reminds me of a 5 year old kid who was just told he is going to Disneyland. You can tell he's having tons of fun. RIP to an amazing musician who made the world a better place by being in it!

David Lee Roth is, without a doubt, one of the greatest front men of any band ever.

I’m crying laughing so hard at Jamal talking about Dave’s splits and jumps. Hilarious 😂

Some other artists make fun of him, but he was one of the greatest front men for a rock band ever! What an entertainer!

"I'm not like this because I'm a rock star, I'm a rock star because I'm like this!" - David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth's voice and antics and Eddie Van Halen's unmitigated genius, absolute perfection.

True story: in 1984 there were two songs titled Jump. My mom liked one of them and went to buy the album with Jump on it. She did not come home with the Pointer Sisters.

They got the talent, they got the looks, they got the act. Eddie and Alex were born in my home town Amsterdam. Rest in peace, Eddie.

Eddie with the "yeah, I can do this shit in my sleep" grin.

Eddie always looked like he was having a good time.

Memories when MTV actually played music.

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen. One of the finest guitarist in music history. Also responsible for to riff on Beat It.

“How do you have that much energy??” the cocaine during the 80’s were strong

If you like David Lee Roths energy in Jump check out Panama.

Everything about that lineup made them quintessential Van Halen, Davids vocals and acrobatics, Eddie's guitar, Alex's drums, and perhaps least celebrated was how Michael Anthony's backup vocals really helped define their sound. It was a complete package.

I am laughing so hard! You paused it and said "Time out. We're 13 seconds into the video and he's doing a full on split". I'm already cracking up and it just started. 😂🤣 ***edit *** I just came to add to my comment at the end of the video. I'm am hysterically laughing at your reaction!! "and he did it all in tight pants!!". 😂🤣

David Roth was into martial arts, that is why he can do that.

Diamond Dave said, "if you mix a Van Halen record in among your other records it will melt the rest of your records."

Amen! RIP Eddie.

They are PLATINUM!!! Glad my teens were the 70’s and 80’s. 70’s are about lyrics and the 80’s was about the music and dance vibes. THE BEST EVER

David Lee Roth is one of the best frontmen in rock history.

The 80's were amazing!

"C'mon Man!!!!" during daves jumping splits... too damn funny

David Lee Roth is still able to do some of these moves. He learned some of these move from martial arts. He was singing again with Van Halen until Eddie’s untimely death. Love ya Eddie!💝

David Lee Roth is not always the best vocalist, but he shines as a frontman

He can do a split and jump like that because of His years of studying martial arts. He's flexible.

Jamel - Van Halen is considered as one of the greatest rock bands of all time David Lee Roth wasn’t the greatest singer but his bands talent and their overall stage performance made them legendary !!! Their energy was beyond crazy !!! Great video brother !!!!

"How do you have that much energy..." It was the 80s. A lot of people had that much energy.

I miss the 80s so much. Dave Lee Roth was something else. I still can't figure out what, but I love him.

Jamel..... Eddie Van Halen is one of the greatest guitarists of all time who was also the mastermind behind that epic guitar solo from Michael Jackson’s song “Beat It” 🔥🎸🎸🎸🔥

Fun fact: David Lee Roth did a stint as an EMT after his music career.

When 80s artists played instruments, and made quality, everlasting music. Todays music lasts 2 wks the 80s lasts forever.

can you imagine going to all these concerts back it the day? thats the one thing im glad i got to do in my life. im 63 now and still listen to the 60s through 80s rock.

True story. I liked that video so much back in the day, I was dancing to that song and tried one of those kicks... hit my foot 🦶 on the oak door frame in my house and dropped like a sack of rocks. Broke my toe. Laughed my silly for doing such a dumb move!!! 😊🤣

😂 lmao Dave was just extremely athletic ❤️RIP Eddie Van Halen ❤️

When you look up Rock-n-Roll frontman in the dictionary, David Lee Roth's picture is the only thing there.

I've always been impressed that post-VanHalen he trained as an EMT and worked over 200 ambulance calls in N.Y. Can you imagine being a patient and seeing him just casually talking your vitals or whatever?? Lol. 🤕😳

Thé split off the drums was Diamond Dave’s signature. He did them at all their shows

1984 son born 5&1/2 weeks early. Spent many hours singing this song to him in the hospital. He’s now having his first child, a girl. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

David Lee Roth the singer for Van Halen is the ultimate showman there has never been one like him in rock ‘n’ roll whatever he lacked in vocal ability he made up for the showmanship and Bravado. Van Halen without almost any early videos when videos meant everything sold millions of albums for every one of their albums certainly one of the top five greatest rock ‘n’ roll guitarist of all time is the innovator Of the harmonic and tapping on the guitar he did things on that first album that nobody had ever heard before and created sounds but nobody was able to emulate at the time. Definitely one of my favorite bands ever they’ve got too many great songs to list .for me pretty much everything off of the first album the second album third album on and on . Believe me it’s a rabbit hole that you may never get out of in a great way :-)

David Lee Roth was a 3rd degree black belt. His training allowed him to perform the high kicks and splits on stage. In fact he use to swing two swords around but quit doing that onstage after accidentally cutting his forearm during a concert.

I was a teenager watching these guys. Hot for teachers is a banger

This song was so good, it was even played during the soul train line!

I met these guys around the time this was on MTV. :) The Van Halens were shopping in the mall and DLR hung out in the record store where I worked. I can tell you a couple things. First, he was very nice to a shy girl. Second, his trainer was the famous kickboxer, Benny the Jet. And Roth took his martial arts and fitness very, very seriously. There was a lot he could have bragged on, but mostly he told me about Benny and how hard he'd practiced doing a backbend so he could pick up a handkerchief from the floor behind him. (Look at the back of their first album.) A lot of people put him down, but he's a showman and he's dedicated to what he does.

The story goes that the most expensive part of making this video was the beer. Great video and reaction!

"How do you have that much energy at the beginning of the video??" Cocaine, my friend. Lots of cocaine.

I keep saying this! Jump is probably one of my top 3 fav songs ever. It is my alarm clock ringtone. It makes me instantly and insanely, deliriously, ridiculously happy. The video is also infinitely replayable, so much fun to watch. I'm just gonna say it. I suspect this song is made of green popcicles.

🦋 "This man was just ..." FIT Love ALL incarnations of VAN HALEN. 🎙🎸🥁 R.I.P. EDDIE THE GREAT 🙏

Depressed? Sad? Lonely? This song kills all 3 for 4 minutes and 2 seconds

it was the 80s. we all had energy back then

This was the time where music was just phenomenal when MTV was really getting to it's peak in 1984. I always loved this group and this video.

I saw Van Halen on this tour. David Lee Roth was spectacular in his stage presence. And the band was phenomenal!

DLR was doing martial arts since he was a little kid and even till now. He incorporated it into his music and that was his brilliance.

All through high school, my friends hurt themselves constantly trying that jump split.😂

I remember being a kid, living in Hayward, California....hearing this. Made me so happy....A Street wasn't happy.

I love Van Halen back in the 80s! David Lee Roth was an amazing entertainer and Eddie Van Halen is among the greatest guitarists! We all know what he did for Michael Jackson”s “Beat It”! Amazing video!

Back when fun music could also be technically brilliant.

DLR is all the myths and legends wrapped up into one man.. Totally an amazing and interesting human.

The Roaring 80's the time that everything was possible.

The 80s was a magic time. Energy, talent, style, dances, clubs, fun

David Lee Roth was always in love with himself

Dave's personal likes were Funk and RnB. He modelled his yells after his icon, James Brown.

Growing up in the 80's Watching MTv every afternoon after school was a ritual for all 80's kids. I was raised on this video!! It truly is a COOL ASS video!!

David Lee Roth is a Black Belt n then some through the years n Eddie Van Halen is a guitar god ! Prayers up 🙏

I told myself I would keep my composure and NOT dance like I was Diamond Dave, but I just couldn't. I think I pulled a couple groin muscles. There was definitely a rip, but it was so worth it.

When this song comes on the radio unannounced, I know *exactly* what it is from the first chord on the keyboard - literally the first note - that synth sound is totally distinctive and makes that song what it is. Fantastic song that is absolutely the definition of 1980s hard rock. The fact that it still comes on commercial radio stations *37 years* after it was released tells you a lot. Thanks for reacting to it!

David Lee Roth know's martial arts kick's, jump's, splits and round house kicks, do to the martial arts training when he was younger. Van Halen has been and will be one of the Greatest Rock Bands from the 1980's and now. The younger generation is really getting into the whole late 70's and 1980's rock music! Rock On 🤘🤟✊👊🤙

I love your channel Jamal. Your willingness to explore genres of all kinds along with your appreciation of artistry, showmanship and talent is refreshing. Your reaction to "the split" was awesome. Thanks for diving into these classics, so many people pass judgement on music blindly based upon assumptions.

Diamond Dave was unique in everyway lol. Panama, Everybody Wants Some, Hot For Teacher, Running With The Devil are some bangin songs to check out. Dave could definitely Jump. Thanks.

When Eddie Van Halen “cut loose” on the guitar & gave a song the “extra OOMPH” it needed to make it a hit, it was an experience to behold 🔥🎸🎸🎸🔥 For those of us fortunate enough to live through the late 80’s & 90’s, we got to experience some of the greatest guitarists in the world & even before that, like Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Richie Sambora.... To name just a few & Eddie Van Halen...... DAMNNN!!! He was epic to watch & listen to 🎸🎸🎸✅✅✅..... The big hair, the big outfits, the big sounds..... TRULY A GREAT TIME TO BE ALIVE 🔥✊️😜🔥

He is a martial artist, has been training in kenjutsu since he was twelve years old, and also practices kenpō and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

The front man singer is David Lee Roth who is a practicing martial artist. He studied Kenjutsu, a Japanese sword fighting style since his adolescent age. If I remember he also has studied Brazilian Jujitsu, Kenpo Karate and I believe Aikido. So those jumps, splits and kicks he actually was serious about. PEACE to All!!!

Dave would stretch for hours before every show. That opening jump off the drum riser was 10ft off the stage.

"We've secretly replaced this lightning bolt with David Lee Roth. Let's see if they can tell the difference!"

Diamond Dave was nuts. He was a karate guy when he was younger and an athlete but hes such an over the top showman. As he got older he got so insanely silly on stage you would think he thought he was in a broadway play. Nutty ass dude even just in his normal life. You watch interviews with him and no one would understand wtf he was talking about lol. Weird ass metaphors that only made sense to him constantly 😂

I absolutely loved your reaction to this one Jamel! I'm glad I've been finding these old gems of yours, not to mention all of your new ones that got me on the hunt in the first place, I hope you read this and leave me a heart!

You need to see the DaveTV version of "Just a Gigalo/I Ain't Got Nobody" by David Lee Roth after he went solo. Pure cheese!

Eddie Van Halen plays guitar on Michael Jackson's Beat It!

I saw them in concert in 1978...I was 15....watching Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth brought out alot of impure thoughts in my mind by their athletic abilities on stage!!!! Back then, we would call them "all nighters" and yes, I was 15.....too bad, still would have done them into my 20-30's! RIP EVH!!!

David lee has studied martial arts since he was a kid. He's mastered many styles and even worked with monks. Dude is the real deal👍

6:18 Whoa! I haven't heard that howl in years ... every damn radio station plays the song without it, and I've even seen the video without it so that Dave just does the face and I think "that's stupid, where's the howl??" every single time. So cool to hear that in there!

I loved the 80's. Some of the best times of my life. I definitely remember this song. Used some of the lyrics from this song in a card for my boyfriend. This sure brings back great memories. Thanks for reacting to this video. JUMP !

I just adore your reactions. I couldn’t figure out why at first. Then it dawned on me. It’s because your reactions of joy and discovery remind me of why I like so many of these songs. It’s a shared experience for me. I feel you felling it and that feels good.

David Lee Roth was also a very competent martial artist - so very flexible. All the same - hell of a landing ! 😃

That's what DLR called The"10 mile high"jump off the drum riser and yes he was a black belt in martial arts, and yes Eddie Van Halen is the greatest guitar player that has ever lived

I went to see Dave lee Roth in the early 2000s and he was still doing that stuff 👍

I've had a crush on David Lee Roth for 30years! He still is awesomely cool! Thank you Jamel...we enjoy your openness friend.✨🕊

I was 11 years old and this video WAS MTV. When I would spend the night at my buddy's house on Friday, we would wake up on Saturday, ride our bikes 9 blocks to the donut shop, ride back, eat and watch MTV for 3 or 4 hours. Then spend the rest of the day playing outside. The 80s were magical and I'm very thankful for being able to experience them.

DLR is a master martial artist. He has a variety of belts in Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, Karate and even knows how to swing a sword.

i remember when Roth got replaced...everyone i knew were all pissed.

I am so glad that as a youngster I was exposed to MANY genres of music: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk, Country, Classical so I learned to just be a music lover ... PERIOD. Still love seeing virgin reactions like this ... These are such genuine music appreciations I see here, and it warms my heart! 🤗

My first major injury came when I went to a Halloween party at a club years ago dressed as David lee Roth. The dj put this song on and my friends instantly starting getting people to step back and form a circle on the dance floor because they knew I was going full on Dave mode. Long story short, I jump up and landed the same split he did at the beginning on the video. Problem was the whiskey I was drinking told me I could do it, but my body said “oh no no no” and I tore the sh$t out of my hamstring. But I soldiered on and finished the song kicking with my opposite leg. Woke up the next morning with the back of my leg black and blue, good times lol!

The greatest Van Halen lineup ever!

Diamond Dave once said he had to quit jogging because the ice kept coming out of his drink ! I got a drink in my hand got my toes in the sand all I need is a beautiful girl Oh Ya !!!

Yup, this came out when I was in Jr high... Van Halen was King. This song was all over the radio. This video was on MTV. MTV used to play music videos 😂.

Everyone talks about Eddie when Alex's is killing it on the drums.

There’s kind of a beautiful humble confidence to saying “Can’t you see me standing here I got my back against the record machine / I ain’t the worst that you’ve seen” as a pickup line. I don’t claim to know what this song is about for real or anything. Perhaps it’s just an innocent tune about the joys of jumping. But I’ve always read it as an ode to this kinda lazy, bar’s-closing-in-15-minutes, ditch last, “hey, why not?” hookup proposition. There’s a sort of sleazy elegance to it that I admire in spite of myself.

The best frontman of all times and my favorite band forever only the original no Van Hagar

You sir are a gem. I’ve been mourning the loss of EVH since he left us but you’ve made me laugh and smile with your VH reactions. I’m a fan.

It's said that David Lee Roth is trained in martial arts, thus the splits and jumps. Also, both Eddie and Alex are classically trained pianists since childhood, and used that in their respective areas of expertise. In fact, Eddie had hell trying to get the guys to record Jump, til he built his own home studio.