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 ...

Did you know that Eddie Van Halen quietly and cheaply wrote and played the guitar solo for Michael Jackon’s “Beat It?” Well, if you didn’t, now you do, and you should also know that Eddie Van Halen ...

Featuring Jackson’s videos for “Billie Jean” and two weeks later for “Beat It” widened the video-clip channel’s appeal as much as airplay on MTV widened the appeal of Michael Jackson.

At just 19, Michael Jackson was already a household name ... so he called me in to work on those sessions.” On Beat It, the hit single that also includes Eddie Van Halen's iconic solo, Paul ...

Looks like Fall Out Boy's recently announced Michael Jackson cover was further along than first indicated. The final studio version of the track (featuring John Mayer) can now be streamed online. To ...