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Nov 30, 2013 · 31 years ago today (Nov 30) Michael Jackson’s colossal album, Thriller, was released. Eddie Van Halen collaborated with Jackson on the album’s third single,”Beat It,” and wrote and performed the guitar solo for the song.
Nov 30, 2013 · Eddie Van Halen played an important role in the success of "Beat It" from Michael Jackson 's Thriller. When the mega-smash album arrived on Nov. 30, 1982, however, Van Halen discovered that...
Jan 4, 2023 · Coming off the disco-flavored Off the Wall, Jackson wanted Thriller to appeal to as broad an audience as possible, including fans of heavier music. Enter Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen...
Oct 7, 2020 · Guitarist Eddie Van Halen would play a crucial role in pop star Michael Jackson’s hit song Beat it from his 6th album Thriller. The guitarist was taken by surprise when Thriller came out in...
Nov 30, 2012 · Eddie Van Halen sits on a sofa in his home studio, smoking an electronic cigarette and reminiscing about the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s masterpiece album, “Thriller.”
Dec 4, 2021 · When Quincy Jones called Eddie Van Halen wondering whether he was keen on working with Michael Jackson on 'Beat It' he believed it was a prank.
Oct 7, 2020 · Eddie Van Halen was known as one of the world's greatest guitarists. So when Michael Jackson needed a kick-ass guitar solo on a new track from his Thriller album, there was only one person for the job.
