MICHAEL JACKSON'S Beat It Goes To #1! 💽 - April 30th, 1983 On April 30th, 1983, Michael Jackson's single Beat It goes to number one in the charts and stays there for the next three weeks! Jackson wrote the song and produced it along with Quincy Jackson as a rock and roll number to round out his 1982 album, Thriller, and to help give him crossover appeal. I'd say it was a success as Michael won the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and Record of the Year in 1984! #michaeljackson #beati