The vocalist says the song will be “a tribute to him, the fans, and that era” – if only he can nail his vocal parts ...

When Jackson and Jones sought to revisit the sound they experimented with on Beat It, they turned to the Billy Idol guitarist ...

Eddie Van Halen considered hanging up when producer Quincy Jones called to ask if he'd perform the now-famous solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It." Assuming that it was all a prank, Van Halen ...

Released as a single in 1983, "Beat It" went on to dominate the charts, reaching the number-one spot in five countries. The track has since achieved multi-Platinum status, certified eight times ...

“Beat It, we did it backwards: Michael’s lead vocal and the Eddie Van Halen guitar solo were done with a couple of small overdubs but no click track. Jeff [Porcaro] made a click track and then a drum ...

Steve Stevens discussed a 'Dirty Diana' session compliment from Michael Jackson during a November 2024 interview.

Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen recalled one of his favourite memories as the time while performing on stage that he ...

Van Halen's legacy: Known for their extravagant ... On the band getting upset when Eddie did guitar on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” If I remember right, he did consult [us] and we said ...

How the late producer and composer Quincy Jones saved this iconic Michael Jackson hit from its heavy metal fate.