# In 1983, Van Halen finally landed their first big hit. It led to David Lee Roth leaving

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1983-van-halen-finally-landed-their-first-big-hit-it-led-to-david-lee-roth-leaving/
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T19:24:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1983-van-halen-first-big-hit/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- “Jump” became Van Halen’s first US number one.
- Roth opposed its synthesiser sound and video edits.
- He left the band in 1985.

## Summary

Van Halen’s 1983 single “Jump” became the band’s first US number one, but its success deepened the rift between singer David Lee Roth and his bandmates. Roth objected to the synthesiser-led sound and felt sidelined when his ideas for the music video were cut.

The article traces tensions back to the band’s early years, when Eddie Van Halen often led creative decisions. “Jump” appeared on the 1984 album, alongside “Panama” and “Hot for Teacher”; Roth left the band in 1985 and was replaced by Sammy Hagar.

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