The solo is widely considered one of the greatest in rock history and helped "Beat It" become a massive crossover success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Additional Key Contributors
Eddie recorded his parts as a favor for Quincy Jones and notably did not receive any royalties or official credit on the original release. Beat It
The song's most famous guest contribution is Eddie Van Halen's explosive guitar solo. The solo is widely considered one of the
During the recording, the intense sound from his monitor speaker allegedly caused it to catch fire. Beat It