David Williams

MJ Credits 16

GUITAR

Rhythm guitarist on Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. Long-time first-call session guitarist for Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson.

Known For

Died: 6 March 2009
Nationality: American

American session guitarist who played rhythm and lead guitar on numerous Michael Jackson recordings from Off the Wall through Invincible. A regular in the Quincy Jones / Bruce Swedien sessions stable.

Year	Song	Album	Role
1979	Burn This Disco Out	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	Get on the Floor	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	Girlfriend	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	I Can’t Help It	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	It’s the Falling in Love	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	Off the Wall	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	Rock with You	Off The Wall	Guitar
1979	Workin’ Day and Night	Off The Wall	Guitar
1982	Baby Be Mine	Thriller	Guitar
1982	Beat It	Thriller	Guitar
1982	Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’	Thriller	Guitar
1987	Another Part Of Me	Bad	Rhythm Guitar
1987	Bad	Bad	Rhythm Guitar
1987	Smooth Criminal	Bad	Rhythm Guitar
1987	The Way You Make Me Feel	Bad	Rhythm Guitar

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