Van Halen - Beat It Solo Cover

The Guitar Solo by Eddie Van Halen from Michael Jackson's song Beat It.

Played by Frederik Bang on his Ibanez Prestige plugged to his Engl Ritchie Blackmore Signature Amp.

[frederikbang]

I grew up listening to Eddie's music. He had a huge influence on me and changed the history of music. May he rest in peace.

[fdasazevedo]

The most perfect "Beat It" guitar solo cover I've heard. Ever

[leokimvideo]

Just as Eddie passed away, YouTube is recommending this amazing video

[justinbassit]

When I was little, I used to think this solo was impossible

[Ghost-lfqj]

Literally impossible to watch this video only once. Incredible

[unacuentadeyoutube]

Playing: 10/10
Facial expressions: 100/10

[aSliceOfChoccyMilk]

Why does he make the faces of a high school bully about to steal my girl in a dance off?

[unacuentadeyoutube]

That's not only a good Van Halen cover, but also a good impression. Absolutely accurate playing, plus effortless and joyful expressions

[wowdogeful]

guitar playing: 10/10

guitar faces: 11/10

[KcGridiron]

Bro I’ve literally replayed this hundreds of times #flawless

[MuseZach]

That pinch at 0:28 is seriously one of the best I've ever heard. I love how it's much quicker in this cover.

[UCS]

This just goes to show how unbelievable wonderful the solo still is that Eddie played in 1982. History in music!! And yes, you nailed it!!

[StefaniniGlobal]

You brought honor to both Eddie and Michael. Thank you, brother.

[miss.brun]

woah i didnt know benedict cumberbatch could shred like that

[rajnair]

Best beat it solo hands down. I have watched this a 100 times. Good work

[schecterdiamond]

When people dislike something like this I never understand. He played it note for note and with ease. Why dislike it, cuz his grin, cuz his hair, his jean jacket? Seriously pathetic. Good job homie you killed it.

I don't know how many covers of this solo I've seen (several tbh), but this is the best by far. It's so, so, so accurate, absolutely outstanding.

[jamie]

Probably one of the most accurate ones I've watched timing wise, harmonics, feel etc.. well done

[richw.]

All these comments about his face... I'm staring at this guy's hands! Good job Frederik.

[ralfhuber-denzel]

If it actually can be played better than the original version, this is the one. Simply outstanding, congratulations on your amazing skills!