Here's the Real Story Behind Van Halen's 'Top Jimmy
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Van Halen's Top Jimmy, from '1984,' was based on a real person from David Lee Roth's late-night partying in Hollywood.
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The Collection' 1978-1984 6-LP Box Set (Lmt Ed Excl. w/ Backstage
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Eddie Van Halen in his own words: I locked myself in my room
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Roth Addresses Rumored Van Halen Tribute With Satriani + Newsted
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Full Blast & Top Down: The Making of 1984 (Part 4)
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Eddie Van Halen allegedly pulled a gun on Fred Durst - just to get
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Van Halen Producer Ted Templeman Remembers Eddie Van Halen
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Eddie Van Halen Shares Life Story, Van Halen Update at Smithsonian
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Here's a look At My Van Halen Diver Down 1984 Combo Super Strat
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Top Ten Van Halen Riffs
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Eddie Van Halen's 10 Greatest Guest Performances