Steve Lukather Tells the Funny Story of Recording Beat It with Michael Jackson & Eddie Van Halen

Not a single peep from the interviewer, and that’s how you get the story clearly. No disturbance or interruptions, complete flow and allowing the memory to evolve into speech. Steve and Toto are amazing!

The musicians of Toto need to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just for their contributions outside of that band alone. Simply unbelievable everything they have collectively touched in music

"yeah, I was 23, worked with Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, Played guitar on one of the most popular albums of all time, got nominated or a Grammy...that was pretty cool." Pay attention, this is how you handle success - with humility.

Quincy Jones put together Michael Jackson, Steve Lukather, and Eddie Van Halen on an absolute masterpiece. The world thanks you.

Wow. That's a fella that knows how to do a great interview. He asked a legit question and then let Luke speak. We need more of guys like this on YouTube

Listening to Steve is like a history lesson! He knows everybody, he was there making history happen and the dude is honest!

Lukather is probably one of the most underrated guitarists ever.

I heard a great story about Eddie and the Beat it solo. He was at a record shop around the time the song came out and the song was playing in the store. Two kids said “ man that guys trying to play like Eddie Van Halen” and eddie politely tapped the kids shoulders and said “no that is me” I could only imagine what those kids thought to turn around and it’s this larger than life guitar player talking to you!!

Props for Quincy Jones who gave him arrangement credits for the thriller album, he won a Grammy because of that

My best friend (who was a drummer) idolized Jeff and Luke. Jeff was his drum idol and Luke obviously was mine as a guitar player. Our love for Toto and all the work Jeff/Luke did was something that made us close, always. He was killed in a car accident when I was on tour. Through a very special mutual friend, I got into contact with Luke. I asked if I could send him a picture of my now deceased friend and him from a house party in LA in 2008 and if he could sign it and send it back to me for the funeral. He was on tour at the time and he said yes. The day before the funeral, I received in the mail a poster sized print of this picture with “Give my love to Jeff and the fam. Hope to see you up there xoxo Luke” signed on the top. Steve then sent me a long email about how he handled Jeff’s death and that became the eulogy I read at my best friend’s funeral. It also was a guide for me in the horrendous aftermath of it all. Dude is my absolute hero as a man and a musician. I’m posting this comment so people know: Luke really is the fucking man. I will forever be grateful for what a complete stranger did for another. Now, go listen to their work. It’ll change your musical life.

Eddie, Steve, Paul, Quincy And Michael ....Damn .... Definitely on The Mount Rushmore of Music 🎶 RIP Eddie and Michael

I already wrote it somewhere else: I really need a Netflix show where all these Rock veterans tell their stories from the past. I could listen to them eternally. 🥰🤘🎸

that's how you do a musician interview! you lay back and just let them talk. good job.

For all his accomplishments, he's still a fanboy at heart. Seems like a decent guy, great musician as well

Steve Lukather is a class act - always humble and respectful. Truly one of the greatest masterminds on the guitar we will see in our lifetime. Unfortunately, he always has been underrated and not giving the full amount of appreciation he deserves. Without question a true rock n roll hall of Famer.

This is one of the best interviews I have ever watched!!! Why?? You let the man tell his story! Very professional and full of musical history. Thank you!!

This is an example of great interviewing. Sometimes you just need to be a good listener.

I met Steve Lukather and Steve Porcaro and the other member of Toto at a backstage meeting. They were the most humble, friendly and funny musicians I have ever met. Lukather was so cool and humble.

R.I.P. - Eddie Van Halen - 1955-2020

Could listen to him all day. Even the interviewer is speechless