You Got to Roll With the Punches and Get to What's Real
Dutch-born Edward Van Halen's solo in 1983's 'Jump' (the album 1984 actually came out in December 1983... FBO educates as well as entertains...) is probably modern art. Known for finger lifts and show-off rapid-fire solos ('just finger exercises,' Angus Young once said), Eddie knew he was shocking 'die hard' Halen fans with the synth-driven lead-off single 'Jump.'
In the video, moments before the obligatory guitar solo begins, Eddie points a 'coming up' sign with his hand, then flies into his fastest-ever solo, totally at odds with the song, to just 'give something' to the fans.
FBO believes this was done in jest, rather cynically. He used a portion of a song to make a statement.
For this, the FBO awards Eddie Van Halen a NOA*.
FBO Admin
Mobile HQ -- Targu Mures, Romania
* NOA = Nod of Approval
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