Beat It
15 related song personnel credits via Beat It.
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Michael Jackson Lead Vocals · Producer · Songwriter -
Quincy Jones Producer -
Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo -
Steve Lukather Rhythm Guitar -
Jeff Porcaro Drums -
Louis Johnson Bass Guitar -
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David Williams Guitar
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Larry Williams Saxophone / Flute
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Gary Grant Trumpet / Flugelhorn
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Bill Reichenbach Trombone
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Jerry Hey Horn Arrangements / Trumpet -
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Tom Bahler Synclavier
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Greg Phillinganes Keyboards -
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Donn Landee Engineer
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Bruce Swedien Engineer
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“The Girl Is Mine” released as single
"The Girl Is Mine" released as a single from Thriller.
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Thriller released
Sixth studio album. Produced by Quincy Jones. Becomes the best-selling album of all time.
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Motown 25 — moonwalk debut
Michael performs "Billie Jean" at the Motown 25 TV special, debuting the moonwalk to a worldwide audience. The performance is broadcast on 16 May 1983.
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“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” released as single
"Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’" released as a single from Thriller.
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“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” released as single
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" released as a single from Thriller.
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“Thriller” short film premieres
The 14-minute John Landis-directed short film for Thriller premieres on MTV. Becomes the most-played video in MTV history.
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Michael wins four Canadian Black Music Awards
At the first annual Black Gold Awards produced by Dick Clark, Michael wins four awards including honours for Thriller, Billie Jean and Beat It.
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Michael wins eight American Music Awards
Michael wins eight awards at the 11th American Music Awards, including honours for Thriller, Billie Jean and Beat It, plus the special Award of Merit.
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