Michael Jackson
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By Phil Weller Published
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

By Mark McStea Published
The 20 Feet From Stardom singer worked with – and learned from – the biggest names in pop before she seized a six-string and formed her own group

By Andrew Daly Published
From meeting Michael Jackson at 19, to playing with B.B. King and on Daft Punk’s Get Lucky, his career has thrived on variety – but the session great tells us it starts with your ears, not your hands...

By Janelle Borg Published
Jackson Jr. reveals which guitar parts he played on Beat It – which also features the work of Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen

By Phil Weller Published
Alex Van Halen says Eddie’s legendary appearance on the pop smash was a waste of his finite talents – and the perfect excuse for David Lee Roth to leave the band

By Janelle Borg Published
Thompson reveals what it was like to work on two of Michael Jackson's biggest tracks

By Nick Wells Published
Louis Johnson: “I wear gloves to slow me down. When I take them off, it makes me play too fast”

By Amit Sharma Published
As Fender releases two signature Stratocasters for the session guitar hero, he reflects on recording with the likes of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell – and what it’s like to play on a Pink Floyd track in front of David Gilmour
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