Eddie Van Halen did that guitar solo on the song "Beat It" from the album Thriller, but was not credited anywhere. Still, it was pretty easy to figure out who it was. Can you imagine if Pete Townshend had done it instead? Here's the story behind the song. -via Laughing Squid
He was paid. Depending on the story, it was either two 6-packs or a case of beer.
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I'm a rocker through and through. Here's a list of my favorite bands: AC/DC, Van Halen not Van Hagar, Skynyrd, Def Lep... - Joe Dirt
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