Van Halen Heartbroken Over Jackson

He provided the rock guitar solo in Jackson's hit song "Beat It." TMZ has just heard from Eddie Van Halen on Michael Jackson's death:



"I am really shocked; as I'm sure the world is, to hear the news. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on 'Beat It' back in '83 -- one of my fondest memories in my career.

Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace."


-Eddie Van Halen

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1. First?

And it's a great day for Paul McCartney: Mikey left him the rights to the Beatles songs in his Will.
There was such ill will when Jackson outbid McCartney & Yoko for those song rights.

Posted at 10:45PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Hugh Jass

2. EDDIE VAN HALEN - PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

THE WORLD NEEDS YOU AS YOU'RE ONE OF THE GREAT
ONES, TOO. STAY ALIVE, STAY ALIVE, STAY ALIVE!

Posted at 10:53PM on Jun 25th 2009 by LisaLisa

3. Eddie ripped that guitar in Beat It! Eddie you're cool, yes... we'll all miss Michael. RIP...
Hooray...! The Beatles Catalog belongs back to us!

Posted at 10:56PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Daytona

4. I had just had my first daughter when Beat it came out. I lost alot of baby weight dancing to that song! I had the honor of seeing him and his brother's in Chicago during the victory tour. Bar none, the best show I have ever seen. R.I.P. Michael. I hope you are remembered for your talent and grace instead of the rumors and acusations. My heart and prayers are with his family.

Posted at 10:56PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Ya Ya

5. To everyone out there including you Ed Substance abuse kills Love you Ed get back together with Sammy and make great music again

Posted at 11:01PM on Jun 25th 2009 by sweet

6. He looks good in that pic. Healthy. Stay healthy, Eddie Van Halen, you mean alot to this one.

Posted at 11:07PM on Jun 25th 2009 by ReallyBummed

7. Rest in peace Mikey..Edward's collaboration and your brilliance were truly loved and came to fruition on Beat It.

It set the stage for rock and pop melding. Aerosmith and DMC to name a few.

Thanxs Ed and Mike for crossing these borders..

Posted at 11:09PM on Jun 25th 2009 by bocephus

8. I like Eddie Van Halen. But is now EVERYBODY who worked with Michael Jackson going to come out and start commenting. Its a sad day in Music history!!

Posted at 11:10PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Ms. Opinionated

9. Eddie, You look Marvelious!

Posted at 11:16PM on Jun 25th 2009 by MsTeal

10. Eddie we love you!!! Take care of yourself and make more new music!!!

Posted at 11:58PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Brett

11. This is a stretch...one of the fondest memories in my career?!? Eddie...if you want to stay in the public eye how about making new music instead of participating in lame lawsuits, petty/childish band antics, he said/she said crap, and silly quotes like this one.

Posted at 12:26AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Banana Hammock

12. Ed..please look at this as a wake up call.

Posted at 1:45AM on Jun 26th 2009 by love you both

13. This is just plain silly...

Posted at 12:25AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Banana Hammock

14. eddie does look good.. hope he keeps it up . handsome and ready to rock.. we need you eddie...

Posted at 12:46AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Kelly

15. Holy crap TMZ, I don't think we have enough articles about Michael Jackson, can we a couple hundred more...because I don't think I'm seeing enough reading about MJ.

Posted at 11:12AM on Jun 26th 2009 by The Dude

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