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Eddie Van Halen Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Beat It'
Eddie Van Halen Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Beat It'
Eddie Van Halen Celebrates 30th Anniversary of 'Beat It'
Eddie Van Halen didn't even get a mention on Michael Jackson's mega-smash album 'Thriller,' which celebrated its 30-year anniversary on November 30, despite having a heavy hand in the success of the third radio single. The guitarist says he did the solo on 'Beat It' for free -- and even wound up re-arranging the song while Jackson was out of the room.
Here Are the Top 10 Riffs of the 1980s
Here Are the Top 10 Riffs of the 1980s
Here Are the Top 10 Riffs of the 1980s
In news that should surprise no one, the thunderous opening to AC/DC's 'Back in Black' was named as the top riff of the 1980s. The list was conducted by Gibson guitars, who, coincidentally, manufacture Angus Young's trademark SG.