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

If you're looking for a "feature" for Michael Jackson's you're likely thinking of the legendary guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen . Beat It

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 During the recording, the intense sound from his

The solo is widely considered one of the greatest in rock history and helped "Beat It" become a massive crossover success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Additional Key Contributors During the recording