Michael Jackson’s Thriller-era guitarist says Beat It was “too metal” before producer Quincy Jones stepped in. “I played a bunch of really wild guitar parts, because I knew Eddie’s solo ...

Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. Credit: Chris Walter/Getty Michael Jackson ‘s ‘Beat It’ was initially much more metal-oriented before Quincy Jones suggested it be changed, his ‘Thriller ...

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.

When Michael Jackson first called Toto’s Steve Lukather to ask him to play on “Thriller,” the Grammy-winning session musician told the King of Pop to beat it. “He called me at home at ...

Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones met in 1978 on the set of the film adaptation for the groundbreaking Broadway musical The Wiz. Jackson starred as the Scarecrow, while Jones composed the film’s ...

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.

"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.

One of Marinelli's most recent posts is about Jackson's Beat It , where he and Synclavier expert Kevin Maloney sit down and discuss the origins to the intro to the track. Maloney has a blue vinyl ...

You put that together with my background of big-band arranging and composing, we had no limitations.” Image From left, Jackson, Diana Ross and Jones worked together on the 1978 film “The Wiz.” ...

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 ...