Beat It - Wikipedia
"Beat It" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth studio album, Thriller (1982). It was written and composed by Jackson, produced by Quincy Jones , and co-produced by Jackson. Jones encouraged Jackson to include a rock song on the album.
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How Eddie Van Halen transformed Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’
NEW YORK (AP) — Before Eddie Van Halen agreed to add a guitar break to Michael Jackson's “Beat It,” one of the most famous cameos in rock history, he had to be sure the phone call from producer Quincy Jones wasn't a practical joke.
Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Joins YouTube's Billion Views Club - Billboard
Nov 29, 2023 · Despite coming from a completely different era of media, Michael Jackson‘s seminal “Beat It” music video has become the latest clip to reach one billion views on YouTube, as confirmed by the ...
Michael Jackson's guitarist says 'Beat It' was "too metal" before ...
1 day ago · ‘Beat It’ went on to be a huge hit upon release in 1983 and topped the charts in five countries. It has been certified eight times Platinum in the United States, as well as two times Platinum ...
‘Beat It’ Hits 1 Billion – Michael Jackson World Network
Nov 22, 2023 · Michael Jackson's "Beat It" short film has become his second to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, cementing his enduring legacy and appeal across generations.
Michael Jackson’s Beat It was “too metal” before Quincy ... - Louder
2 days ago · Michael Jackson’s Thriller -era guitarist says Beat It was “too metal” before producer Quincy Jones stepped in. Steve Lukather, who performed session work for Jackson, reflects on Jones’ influence on the titanic track in a new interview with The Guardian. He reveals that, pulling inspiration from Eddie Van Halen ’s already-recorded ...
Michael Jackson’s Beat It was originally “too metal” until Quincy …
3 days ago · Quincy Jones rescued Michael Jackson’s Beat It from going “too metal”, according to Steve Lukather.. The track formed part of Jackson’s famous Thriller album, released in 1982. Jones, who sadly passed away earlier this month, produced the record, and had stepped in via a phone call to offer some guidance on the track, suggesting it was straying a little too heavy.
"The speaker is on fire! This must be REALLY good": The incredible ...
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.
'Beat It' Was Almost a Heavy Metal Song but Quincy Jones Saved …
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