Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "⚡ Eddie Van Halen x Michael Jackson – “Beat It” Solo (1983) When Michael Jackson asked Eddie Van Halen to play the guitar solo on “Beat It” in 1983, the result was one of the most legendary crossovers in music history. Eddie’s blistering, improvised solo cut through Quincy Jones’ polished production like a lightning strike, adding raw rock energy to Jackson’s pop masterpiece. Live, whenever Jackson performed “Beat It”, the solo became the centerpiece — a mom