Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Featuring Eddie Van Halen Solo Released On This Day In 1983

Michael Jackson's "Beat It" was released 39 years ago today. It would go on to become a number one single for three weeks and win two Grammys thanks in big part to the song's now iconic guitar solo performed Eddie Van Halen.

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