Eddie Van Halen famously played the killer guitar solo for the Michael Jackson classic “Beat It”.  Here’s a photo of Eddie and Michael in the studio that day.

Eddie Van Halen Beat It Michael Jackson Live In Studio

Even though “Beat It” has been played probably over a billion times, Eddie and Michael only got to play it together once. The epic moment came on July 14, 1984 during The Jacksons ”Victory Tour” stop in Dallas, Texas.  Here’s some photos from the concert.

Eddie Van Halen Michael Jackson Victory Tour 1984

Eddie Van Halen Beat It Michael Jackson Victory Tour

Eddie Van Halen Beat It Live Michael Jackson The Jacksons

This grainy video captures the two legends performing on that epic night.  Hopefully we someday will get a better quality version of this performance and of the entire “Victory Tour.”

Eddie Van Halen The Jackson Dallas Texas 1984 Beat It Michael Jackson

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