"Beat It" is a song written and performed by American recording artist Michael Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones for the singer's sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). Eddie Van Halen was drafted to add the song's distinctive overdriven guitar solo.
As far as writing the solo...yes and no. Eddie winged the solo and recorded 2 versions. They used take 1, and it was not ever technically "written" by anyone.
Eddie VanHalen played on that album. I am pretty sure it was Eddie
Yes it is true, Van Halen was only responsible for the solo part, Steve Lukather played guitar for the main portion of the song.
Eddie's son's birthday. Wolfgang William Van Halen was born March 16, 1991.
316 is Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang's, birthday. March 16 i.e. 3/16
EDDIE VAN HALEN STEVIE STEVENS PLAYED ON DIRTY DIANA. HE WAS BILLY IDOL'S GUITARIST FOR.....LIKE ALWAYS
Eddie VanHalen played on that album. I am pretty sure it was Eddie
Eddie Van Halen
It was not a band. It was Eddie Van Halen that supported him. He played guitar and the famous solo in "Beat It".
Yes it is true, Van Halen was only responsible for the solo part, Steve Lukather played guitar for the main portion of the song.
"Untitled Eddie Van Halen solo" It really is Ed.
Eddie's son's birthday. Wolfgang William Van Halen was born March 16, 1991.
316 is Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang's, birthday. March 16 i.e. 3/16
EDDIE VAN HALEN STEVIE STEVENS PLAYED ON DIRTY DIANA. HE WAS BILLY IDOL'S GUITARIST FOR.....LIKE ALWAYS
Eddie Van Halen is Dave's guitarist in Van Halen. During his solo work, he had a few, most notable Steve Vai.
Beat It composer: Michael JacksonEddie Van Halen: Solo GuitarSteve Lukather: RIFF
Yes, Eddie Van Halen appeared in Rod Stewart's music video for the song "Downtown Train." The video, released in 1990, features Van Halen playing a guitar solo. His appearance added a rock edge to the pop-oriented track, showcasing his signature guitar style.
The guitar solo 'Eruption', by Eddie Van Halen, was released on February 10, 1978, and features the use of two-handed tapping. The piece often appears on lists of 'greatest guitar solos'.