Michael Jackson wrote a song.
`` Beat It '' is a song written and performed by American singer Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones ( with co-production by Jackson ) . `` Black or White '' is a single by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson . Michael Jackson . Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice , and was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Dance Hall of Fame as the only dancer from pop and rock music .