Rock Guitarists Who Played On Michael Jackson Records

On exminer.com David Sadof takes a look at some of the guitarists who played on Michael Jackson records. While on Off The Wall (1979) Jackson worked with jazz influenced guitarists Larry Carlton and Phil Upchurch, he later also collaborated with rock guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) and Slash (Guns N’ Roses).

Rene Hall: Influential But Forgotten Guitarist And Arranger Of Rock ‘n’Roll And Rhythm And Blues

Rene Hall is one of the most important founders of rock’n'roll and rhythm and blues.

If you don’t know his name, don’t worry. Unfortunately his name is only known to a few insiders. Although it’s him who’s  playing that raunchy guitar on Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” and who wrote the arrangement for Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come”.

TheHoundDog published a wonderful interview with Rene Hall that gives some insight into his great achievements. Be sure to read it and learn more about a very important musician.

Michael Jackson (1958 – 2009) Tribute Photo Gallery

Motown Publicity Shot

Michael Jackson Motown Publicity Shot 1971

(L-R) The Jackson Five Michael, Marlon, Tito, Jermaine, Jackie and their parents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jackson at home in Encino, CA. Photo: John Olson

Motown Publicity Shot From The Seventies

Musical group The Jackson 5 posing by pool on motorscooters w. their parents (L-R) Jackie, Michael, Joseph, Katherine, Marlon, Tito & Jermaine. Encino, CA. Photo: John Olson

Motown Publicity Shot