Released as a single in 1983, "Beat It" went on to dominate the charts, reaching the number-one spot in five countries. The track has since achieved multi-Platinum status, certified eight times ...

Steve Lukather reflected on playing on Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' as he paid tribute to Quincy Jones in a November 2024 ...

Jackson wanted a rock track for Thriller – and Lukather says Jones had to step in to stop the song from entering fully ...

Toto’s Steve Lukather is the latest of Quincy Jones’ former collaborators to pay tribute to him, following his death earlier this week. The guitarist says that working with the late producer was ...

Steve Lukather looks back at his work with Quincy Jones. "I am so deeply honored to be a small part of something as huge as 'Thriller,'" he says.

"Everyone played their best around Quincy. He commanded the room. Everyone was their extra best for every take” ...

He had this positive energy about him—it seemed like he was already reaching for something, for the stars,” Alpert, who ...

Michael Jackson's session guitarist has said that 'Beat It' was "too metal" according to producer Quincy Jones.

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