On the Michael Jackson hit "Beat It", this virtuoso lead guitarist played a solo
[DOC] [TLE] Beat It - Wikipedia [PAR] Beat It" is a song written and performed by American singer Michael Jackson and 
produced by .... On the record, right before Van Halen's guitar solo begins, a 
noise is heard that .... Billy West, played by Sherman Hemsley, "Well Gone 
Michael Jackson and Beat It" ..... 8 in Canada, becoming another top 10 hit in the 
region.