Blast From The Past: Eddie Van Halen Performing “Beat It” Live With Michael Jackson!

Eddie Van Halen recently spoke to CNN about the guitar solo he contributed to Michael Jackson’s”Beat It”, released 30 years ago.

Eddie and Michael have only performed the song together once. This historic event happened July 14, 1984 during The Jacksons ”Victory Tour” concert in Dallas, Texas. Here’s video of the unrehearsed performance (this video’s quality is so-so, but still is a big improvement over the crappy version most people have seen) and all the known photos from the concert.



As previously reported, Eddie Van Halen underwent an emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis. No further surgeries are needed and a full recovery is expected within four - six months. The long hospital stay of 3 weeks was required because surgery to remove the infected intestine resulted in another infection when Van Halen popped a few stitches.

Related links:
VAN HALEN's Official Site

Have You Seen This Parody Video Of MICHAEL JACKSON's "Beat It" By BEFORE DISHONOR?

If you are not having fun, the crowd isn’t having fun—this sums up the philosophy of Beyond Dishonor. Comprised of five members with very disparate influences, styles and quirks, this stalwart of the resurgent New Jersey Metal scene combines all of those myriad differences between them and, somehow, creates music that is brutal and aggressive enough for the most Hardcore of fans and yet groovy enough to be accessible to those on the fringe.

Formed in late 2006, Beyond Dishonor has represented one of the few success stories in a very challenging landscape. Much of their success stems from the overwhelming support and praise provided by the many nationally-recognized artists they have supported, including Unearth, Chimaira, August Burns Red, Attack Attack, All Shall Perish, As Blood Runs Black, Winds of Plague, Born of Osiris, The Absence, Carnifex, Suffocation, Emmure, Mushroomhead, Texas in July, Chimaira, This or the Apocalyspe and so many more.

In 2009, they had the brilliant idea of producing a video parody of Michael Jackson's hit song "Beat It"! Check it out, this rules!



BEFORE DISHONOR is:

- Reese Dunlap: Vox
- Mark Salmon: Guitar
- Wes Ingraham: Guitar
- Nick Petti: Bass
- Mike Lock: Drums

Related links:
Official Site of Beyond Dishonor
Beyond Dishonor on MySpace
Beyond Dishonor on Facebook