"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 Van Halen played the guitar solo on "Beat it".
Yes, he does. He didn't receive payment for it, though.
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 is Dave's guitarist in Van Halen. During his solo work, he had a few, most notable Steve Vai.
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.
316 is Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang's, birthday. March 16 i.e. 3/16
Eddie's son's birthday. Wolfgang William Van Halen was born March 16, 1991.
Eddie Van Halen is Dave's guitarist in Van Halen. During his solo work, he had a few, most notable Steve Vai.
EDDIE VAN HALEN STEVIE STEVENS PLAYED ON DIRTY DIANA. HE WAS BILLY IDOL'S GUITARIST FOR.....LIKE ALWAYS
Beat It composer: Michael JacksonEddie Van Halen: Solo GuitarSteve Lukather: RIFF
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'.
I'd say Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption". The song itself is just a crazy guitar solo. If you haven't heard it, I suggest typing it on youtube now.