The Eddie Van Halen Compliment That Michael Jackson RecycledThe Eddie Van Halen Compliment That Michael Jackson RecycledGuitarist Steve Stevens remembers sessions for a No. 1 single five years after the chart-topping "Beat It."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on 'Beat It'Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on 'Beat It'"The thing that people never say about Quincy is what a great casting director he was," Toto guitarist says.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Alex Van Halen: 'I Just Don’t F—ing Get' Why Eddie Did 'Beat It'Alex Van Halen: 'I Just Don’t F—ing Get' Why Eddie Did 'Beat It'More than 40 years later, the drummer is still angry over his brother's decision to play on Michael Jackson's hit. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Eddie Van Halen Broke a Band Rule to Play on 'Beat It'Eddie Van Halen Broke a Band Rule to Play on 'Beat It'He was initially reluctant after being recruited for Michael Jackson's hit song. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Stumbles Into 'Pipes of Peace'40 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Stumbles Into 'Pipes of Peace'Platinum-selling sequel arrived roughly a year and a half after 1982's Grammy-nominated 'Tug of War.'Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Odd Couples: How Eddie Van Halen Reworked a Michael Jackson SongOdd Couples: How Eddie Van Halen Reworked a Michael Jackson SongLegendary guitarist once instinctively rearranged a song written by the King of Pop — and it turned out to be a hit.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Steve Stevens Recalls Michael Jackson's David Lee Roth ImpressionSteve Stevens Recalls Michael Jackson's David Lee Roth ImpressionKing of Pop recruited guitarist for "Dirty Diana" song and video.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When Slash and Michael Jackson Staged a 'Dangerous' Team-UpWhen Slash and Michael Jackson Staged a 'Dangerous' Team-UpTop-hatted guitarist played on King of Pop's 1991 album.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
40 Years Ago: Mick Jagger Scores His Biggest Solo Hit40 Years Ago: Mick Jagger Scores His Biggest Solo HitCredit goes to Michael Jackson. Tony RettmanTony Rettman
Michael Jackson's Rock 'n' Roll HistoryMichael Jackson's Rock 'n' Roll HistoryThe pop legend had a history of working with rockers. Ken KelleyKen Kelley