Beat It May 2026

During the recording, the intense sound from his monitor speaker allegedly caused it to catch fire.

Released in February 1983 as the third single from the Thriller album, the song was designed by Jackson and producer Quincy Jones to be a "rock-oriented" crossover hit that could appeal to mainstream audiences and gain airplay on MTV. The Main "Feature": Eddie Van Halen Beat It

The song's most famous guest contribution is Eddie Van Halen's explosive guitar solo. During the recording, the intense sound from his