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.
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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.'
Odd Couples: How Eddie Van Halen Reworked a Michael Jackson Song
Legendary guitarist once instinctively rearranged a song written by the King of Pop — and it turned out to be a hit.
Steve Stevens Recalls Michael Jackson's David Lee Roth Impression
King of Pop recruited guitarist for "Dirty Diana" song and video.
When Slash and Michael Jackson Staged a 'Dangerous' Team-Up
Top-hatted guitarist played on King of Pop's 1991 album.
40 Years Ago: Mick Jagger Scores His Biggest Solo Hit
Credit goes to Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson's Rock 'n' Roll History
The pop legend had a history of working with rockers.