Beat It was released as a single in 1983 and quickly became one of Jackson’s biggest hits. It topped the charts in five countries and has been certified eight times Platinum in the United States ...

Michael Jackson‘s “Beat It” proved that the King of Pop could be the King of Rock when he wanted to be. While “Beat It” has an iconic music video , it isn’t Jackson’s best rock tune.

Michael Jackson‘s ‘Beat It’ was initially much more metal-oriented before Quincy Jones suggested it be changed, his ‘Thriller’-era guitarist has said.. READ MORE: Quincy Jones obituary ...

While the lovebirds were celebrating Valentine’s day, we can’t forget Feb. 14 also marked another significant piece of history: the 42 year anniversary of “Beat It” by Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson rocked out with Eddie Van Halen on “Beat It.” Corbis/VCG via Getty Images And Williams saw “a Halloween phenomenon” in the making with the title track.

Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Dances Its Way Into YouTube’s Billion Views Club. The King of Pop's 1983 hit is the latest music video to reach one billion views on YouTube.

‘Thriller 40’ Tells the Story of Michael Jackson’s Musical Opus and Why Others Have Yet To, as It Were, Beat It. The documentary features no snide accounts of eccentric behavior, no hagiographic ...

"Beat It" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and helped launch Michael Jackson into pop stardom. Find out the meaning behind the song.

Eddie Van Halen’s performance on the Michael Jackson classic Beat It is widely recognised as one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. But his brother Alex, the drummer for Van Halen, wishes ...

And so, as he reveals to Rolling Stone, he told Eddie not to play on the Michael Jackson song. He even thought of turning the tables and inviting Jackson to sing on a Van Halen track. But his appeals ...

Michael Jackson’s Beat It was “too metal” before Quincy Jones stepped in, claims guitarist. Matt Mills. Tue, November 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM UTC. 2 min read.