Steve Lukather on how Quincy Jones saved Michael Jackson’s Beat It from becoming a heavy metal track
Jackson wanted a rock track for Thriller – and Lukather says Jones had to step in to stop the song from entering fully fledged metal territory
Michael Jackson’s Beat It was “too metal” before Quincy Jones stepped in, claims guitarist
Michael Jackson’s Thriller-era guitarist says Beat It was “too metal” before producer Quincy Jones stepped in. Steve Lukather, who performed session work for Jackson, reflects on Jones’ influence on the titanic track in a new interview with The Guardian.
Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on ‘Beat It’
Steve Lukather recalled how Quincy Jones stopped him from turning “Beat It” into a heavy metal song – even though the late producer wasn’t even there at the time. The Toto guitarist and session veteran hailed Jones’ ability to operate like a movie director,
Toto’s Steve Lukather Remembers Quincy Jones: ‘He Created Magic’
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.
Wait...Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones' ‘Beat It’ Was Almost What Type of Record?!?
Following the tragic passing of musical genius Quincy Jones, we’re learning new things about his life and some of the classic songs he helped create.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Was Almost a What?
In a recent interview, guitarist Steve Lukather revealed that the Quincy Jones-produced song was almost a heavy metal record.
Read This: Quincy Jones collaborators remember an unsual, heroic, and "wonderful human being"
He had this positive energy about him—it seemed like he was already reaching for something, for the stars,” Alpert, who ...
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HBO Shares Yacht Rock Doc Trailer, Donald Fagan Told Director “Go Fuck Yourself”
A documentary about yacht rock is on its way. The first trailer for the cleverly titled Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary arrived today, and it features interviews with yacht rock stalwarts Christopher Cross ...
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“Like a childhood dream come true”: Steve Lukather on Quincy Jones’ ability to create “magic” in the studio
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 ...
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Watch the trailer for HBO's Yacht Rock documentary w/ Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Thundercat, Mac DeMarco, more
Produced by Bill Simmons of The Ringer, Yacht Rock is the latest from HBO’s Music Box series and features new interviews with McDonald, Cross, Loggins, and Toto‘s Steve Lukather & Steve Porcaro, ...