Michael Jackson’s Thriller -era guitarist says Beat It was “too metal” before producer Quincy Jones stepped in.

How the late producer and composer Quincy Jones saved this iconic Michael Jackson hit from its heavy metal fate.

No matter what kind of music you listen to, everyone knows the song “Beat It” by pop icon and overall creepy weirdo Michael Jackson. The third single off of Jackson’s sixth solo studio album Thriller, ...

Released as a single in 1983, "Beat It" went on to dominate the charts, reaching the number-one spot in five countries. The ...

Following the tragic passing of musical genius Quincy Jones, we’re learning new things about his life and some of the classic ...

But in the meantime, Michael Jackson had the MTV dance-floor to ... despite the fact that “Billie Jean” was a bigger hit song. “Beat It” also represented another step in Jackson’s ...

Michael Jackson felt very confident in 1 album. When he finally heard it, though, he thought it was so bad that he cried.

Lawler walked on stage to Michael Jackson's hit song "Beat It." "Folks, tonight the Hudson Valley told Mondaire Jones to 'Beat It!'" Lawler said during his speech. While taking the stage while the ...

The producer, who died this week, was at the height of his powers during a legendary three-album run with Jackson.

Tom Morello, who played with Chris Cornell in Audioslave prior to his death, revealed that he has a years-old collaboration ...

Jones, the legendary producer who died on Nov. 3 at 91 years old, worked with many artists throughout his decades-long career ...

Michael Jackson persuades gang members to stop fighting. Both the film and song act as a protest to end gang violence. The short film/music video for "Beat It" helped to establish Jackson as an ...