who does the guitar solo in beat it
Beat It "Beat It" is a song written and performed by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth solo album, Thriller (1982). The song was produced by Quincy Jones together with Jackson. Following the successful chart performances of the Thriller singles "The Girl Is Mine" and "Billie Jean", "Beat It" was released on February 14, 1983 as the album's third single. The song is also notable for its famous video, which featured Jackson bringing two gangs together through the power of music and dance, and for Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo.
The Look (band) The Look are a UK pop band, who had a number six hit single in the UK Singles Chart in 1981, with "I Am The Beat".[1]