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- Van Halen recorded his solo after Jones and Jackson arrived at his house, with a "skeleton version" of the song. Fellow guitarist, Toto's Steve Lukather, later said: "Initially, we rocked it out as Eddie had played a good solo — but Quincy thought it was too tough. So I had to reduce the distorted guitar sound and that is what was released."
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Oct 12, 2020 · While Eddie Van Halen's 20-second guitar solo on "Beat It" seems to transcend all space and time, in fact, it only took the legend half an hour to record. Of course, not without rearranging the entire song first. Reportedly, Quincy Jones had told Van Halen to do, "Whatever you want to do," per CNN.
Dec 4, 2021 · When Van Halen arrived at the studio under a guise of anonymity, he found Jackson in floods of tears because voice-over work was being recorded for E.T. in the next studio over. Jackson had been privy to these recordings and apparently happened upon an emotional scene.
Apr 29, 2024 · With Beat It’s beat in place and taking inspiration from Van Halen’s scorching solo, Lukather fired up a quad-speakered Marshall cab and amp and gave it both barrels for his rhythm guitar parts. And, although by no means a bassist, Beat It’s basic bass meant that Lukather was able to nail that too.
Oct 21, 2024 · Alex Van Halen has revealed he's still angry over Eddie Van Halen's legendary guest spot on Michael Jackson's BeatIt, which the late electric guitar legend recorded without telling his bandmates.
Oct 19, 2024 · One of the greatest guitar solos of all time, Eddie Van Halen's sizzling lead break on Michael Jackson's giga-hit, Beat It, was an incredible moment in rock history – a meeting of two generational talents at the absolute peak of their powers.
Oct 6, 2020 · Van Halen left his signature style on the song's guitar licks, but that wasn't all. He also shared that he put his own spin on the song's production behind Jackson's back!
Oct 7, 2020 · They did, just once. On July 14, 1984, Michael Jackson performed 'Beat It' live with his brothers during The Jacksons' Victory Tour in Texas. The brothers were joined on stage by Eddie Van Halen, who played his famous guitar solo. What a moment.
