This Intro Is Absolutely Timeless: Jump Join us as Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth’s drummer from 1985–1992) breaks down the drumming behind “Jump,” Van Halen’s massive hit that helped define the sound of the ’80s. Released in 1984 on the album '1984', the song features an instantly recognizable drum part originally played by Alex Van Halen, whose feel and musical instincts anchored the band even as they explored a bold, synth-forward direction. In this video, Gregg highlights Alex’s approach t