Beat It – Michael Jackson

Beat It – Michael Jackson

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Beat It - Michael Jackson

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Jeff Porcaro played this driving groove throughout the song with only minor variations. The drum machine and overdubbed ride part helped fill out the sound.

Beat It - Michael Jackson
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Steve Ley

Steve Ley is a professional drummer, teacher, writer and Sheet Music Team Director for Online Drummer. He studied at the Australian National University, graduating with a Diploma of Music specializing in jazz performance.

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