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The new Michael Jackson movie “Michael” was #1 at the box office over the weekend, grossing more than $97,000,000. One of the scenes shows Michael in his home studio laboring over what would become “Beat It”.
The scene shows Quincy Jones, and they quickly reference Eddie Van Halen playing the lead guitar solo. Did you know Eddie once performed it live with Michael? Eddie was a surprise guest during the Jacksons’ Victory Tour on July 13th, 1984, in Dallas.
Eddie played on the album for FREE? He did it as a favor, and he regretted it the rest of his life.
