Eddie Van Halen Didn’t Get Paid for His “Beat It” Solo
Did you know Eddie Van Halen played his iconic solo on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” for free? Eddie shares how he got the call from Quincy Jones, slipped into the studio, and even rearranged part of the song, just for the fun of it. Sometimes, history is made in 20 minutes. Subscribe for more legendary stories from the icons of music! 🤘 #EddieVanHalen #BeatIt #MichaelJackson #GuitarSolo #MusicHistory #AmpArchives #QuincyJones #RockLegends #VanHalen #StudioStories #MusicLegends #ClassicRock
About Van Halen
Van Halen ( van HAY-len) was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. From 1974 to 1985, Van Halen consisted of guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist and primary songwriter Eddie Van Halen, his older brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist Michael Anthon...
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