Michael Jackson's BEAT IT Filming Locations - Then and NOW 4K
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2022
- Join us as we visit the filming locations to Michael Jackson's music video Beat It...filmed almost entirely in Skid Row in Los Angeles, California.
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Americans are so lucky to have such a global icon like MICHAEL JACKSON ❤️
Very true. We treated him terribly unfortunately.
@@salemworld86 no the Illuminati treated him terribly
And USA was the worst , treating Michael Jackson shamefully! Unforgiving!!
Michael was more loved and respected (and still is) by the rest of the world !!
@@salemworld86very true
Michael Jackson
That person(s) had no right to throw a bottle at you Michael especially if you was not filming that person. I am glad you were not harm badly. Keep doing what you doing bc I love and enjoy your videos. Thank you so much!
Irony abounds. Glad you're ok sir.
not everyone like to be filmed i don't Especially without permission. just cos you're a singer and a millionaire doesn't mean you can film someone unless they want to be film!
@@Anthony-xd1lj he wasn't filming anyone though.
@@cw8210 if you say so it doesn't matter no one knows who he was filming. or maybe he did not like the scandal that was coming out about him!
@@Anthony-xd1lj what kinda conspiracy theory shit are you preaching, bud? He wasn't recording anyone n that's that. There's crazy kooks out there that will throw anything at anyone with no reason to. Quit making up stupid theories.
Fun fact about the guitar solo: you can hear someone knocking on a door. That was not intentional, it happened just as they were recording, but the take was so good that they just left it in.
Yes! I heard about that too, I think it was some interview with Eddie or someone long time ago! xx
I just checked it out, you can hear it at 3:07 in the official video.
wow! all these years and I never knew that.
Just recently heard that story. Always figured it was Ed knocking on his guitar (typical Ed type move).
But yeah had a debate with a buddy many yrs back about solo. He thought Luke played it. To my surprise because he's a guitarist and knows VH it took some convincing Ed played the solo. Blew my mind his playing is as identifiable as a fingerprint. R.I.P. King Ed and MJ!
Wasn't Eddie Van Halen in and out of the studio in about ten minutes to record that solo?
I was born in 1971, so this was my TIME. Michael Jackson is my all time favorite. I was so excited in the 80s when all his videos were released, especially Beat It, Billie Jean, and Thriller. It was such a fun time and I'm so glad that's when I got to grow up!
I'm sorry some jerk threw a beer at you. That is not cool!!
he was the most popular in the 90s too
Girl please, "grew up?". You were only 12. You were a little girl, a baby. You must have grown up fast. Too bad you didn't experience the innocence and youth of a 12 year old
@@natalee217 wtf are you talking about? I said I got to grow up during that time in history because I WAS growing up.. I didn't say I was grown up. I grew up in the 70s and 80s. I definitely wasn't grown up at 12. I still watched Sesame Street. Lol
It's easy to be a keyboard warrior about situations like this, but honestly, it's not worth getting into it with an unpredictable stranger. You were right to move on. We appreciate the work you do to bring us these videos. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
You are absolutely wrong! That's why criminals feel that they can assault people because no repercussions.f them scumbag people
Yes, good judgment...it goes without saying, that person wasn't in his 5 senses
Better to beat it, just beat it! 😅
Absolutely. Still...my mama bear instinct kicked in lol
“Stupid is as stupid does.”
It’s very cool to see people,who are still interested in Michael Jackson 🫶
So few people can touch the hearts of the world like Michael Jackson. That man was born to perform.
I worked with a man who grew up across the street from the Jackson's in Gary Indiana. He said the boys were seldom allowed to play, because Joe always had them rehearsing.
Nobody can touch everyone in the universes heart like Michael Jackson he’s one of a kind🥹🙌🏽👑💝💞💫
greatest ever
Greatest entertainer of all time R.ip. Michael Joseph Jackson🎤
Michael forever! xxx
I've gotta say, you've more integrity than a lot of UA-camrs do. A whole lot of people not only would have left the footage in, but would have sensationalized it in the title and used it to get views. Good on you for being a decent human being.
They are the best in attitude and talent ❤️
It wouldn't have been wrong for him to let it in. He wasn't doing anything wrong and the guy that threw the beer did.
@@LoneWolf-cv6pl consider the living conditions of the people there. Lots of them have substance abuse issues and/or are in need of mental health treatment. There are a lot of UA-camrs who will go to places like that with the intention of exploiting the homeless, and being there with a camera, no matter how innocent the intention, may have appeared to the untrained as someone trying to take advantage of them. Whether he's within his legal rights or not, context is important, as is showing empathy for other people's situations.
You are right they would of made money from that experience and placed it on the title of the video to click bait them. Glad hes ok though thats the main thing, it must of been so frightening.
Wait so you are not a decent human being because you want to get views that equal money to survive??? Which is Something that doesn't hurt anybody in doing so.
I'm sorry to hear that you was being treated like crap we love you and Jessica we watch you both everyday people need to stop being hateful to each other
Micheal is still the King of Pop, always and forever!
Thanks for your enthusiasm, I love this!
This is some music history lesson right here!
times have changed so much in L.A from 1983 to 2022. Especially skid row. Homelessness is like an epidemic down there. Stay safe Grimm
Michael Jackson - The greatest entertainer and humanitarian ever lived ❣
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You took that beer throw like a absolute champ. You didn't seem to become upset, just left and viewed it as 'it is what it is.' That was very smart of you and such a good reaction. I wish more people had your outlook in those situations.
Thank you for showing us the locations of such a legendary music video as well as all the locations you two visit. I look forward to the next Grimm Life adventure!! Haunt on!! : )
Yea, let’s keep pretending there is no homeless problem and giving thumbs that everything is fine , bury your heads in the sand!
I worked as a bartender in my youth, I had beer thrown at me, with and without the bottles, consider yourself lucky, one time a guy urinated in a glass before pitching it at me, fun times. I loved Michael Jackson's work, grew up with it including the Jackson five in the 70s, their songs were constantly being played. Then Off the Wall happened, then Beat it, Billy Jean, and Thriller just blew my fricken mind, there was nothing like these tunes at the time except for Queen with fantastic videos that run like mini movies, good times and memories. Thanks guys for the nostalgic walk down memory lane, you just can't Beat it.
I knew that why you were in skid row! I was going to ask last night but didnt wanna ruin the surprise lol! Besides being covered in beer the video is great! Thanks for taking one for the team Michael! Hi Jessica! 😬🎃🎃🎃🎃
Thank you Kristine.
Just Beat It and as always 👺 Happy Halloween 👽
On June 25, 2009, I was sitting in my van at the corner of Sepulveda Blvd. and Santa Monica Blvd. literally just 10 minutes away from 100 N Carolwood Drive, when MJ went into cardiac arrest. Being a “grim lifer” for many years, I drove by the rented mansion a couple of hours later, and the memorial (flowers, candles, pictures, etc.) was already quite huge! I choose to remember MJ as the incredibly talented musician who was loved by many. RIP, MJ
I was an 80's kid too and loved MJ. I even had a shirt that said "Beat It" with a glitter silver glove adorned on it, ha! I never knew where they filmed the video. Thanks for taking us on this journey. I'm glad that the worst thing that happened was you getting doused in beer. Take care and Happy Halloween.
Lucky you! It seems to me that every time I go to a concert, never MJ, I've had a beer thrown in my face. Oh well...
Yeah Baby✌
Rest in peace legend.
I love this! Haven't seen anyone else showing this. Glad to be an 80s baby!
I somehow knew about Eddie Van Halen guitar solo in the song. From what I know, Eddie, initially, really didn't want to participate. But his solo makes the song such a hit. RIP Eddie.
An incredible moment in time, and I lived in the decade of the 80s, and I remember on MTV they would play that "Beat iT" Video once, every hour, till the break of dawn, then repeat... Ha, what a time!... Wow, they really got two rival gangs to perform in the Beat iT vedeo??!!.... how did they do that?!... Glad it worked out, and again, thanks, for such good coverage on this line-up the shot episode. In Addition, Glad you got out of that hairy situation with the Transient, as well.... Thanks, GriMMs, and Happy Halloween..... :^)""""""""""
My dad was a professional musician who played violin on all of MJ,s albums. Strings are done last but he did meet MJ and said he was a “ sweet kid”. No one really impressed my dad bc it was just his work. Played on thousands of recordings ( many thru The Wrecking Crew), plus live shows, 1950,s Vegas, rat pack etc etc. The Orchestra Pit( The Greek, Bowl, Pantages etc ) was a majick place for a child! Difficult business, rich one month, poor the next. Not to mention the pure Evil in connection with every facet of “ the Business “. I was born in “61 and grew up in 60,s, 70,s Los Angeles/Hollywood. Hollywood is destroyed now by MORE Evil 👿 including Scientologists ( a large branch of cabal). I love your episodes when you concentrate on LA/Hollywood, architecture, homes, hauntings! SO many film and music studios , night clubs that are haunted. Part of the majick is the spiritual side.
Wtf lol
MJ was literally the most popular artist ever
wake up now
Oh no, I feel bad & worried for you at the end. LA has gotten crazy, so just be aware of your surroundings. It can escalate quickly in a blink of an eye!
Nonetheless, I absolutely enjoyed this! Didn’t know about these historic places! Thanks!
That's because there's too many homeless and addicts
Yep, it's dangerous to be seen carrying anything of value even on upscale shopping streets.
Be safe and be careful
Beat it both the song and music video was awesome and as a huge MJ fan back in the 80s(i stil am!) I use to go nuts wen the beat it vid or thriller vid came on tv! Back then no internet or mobile phones 😐
Eddie Van Halen did The Riffs on this Jam! Always thought that was Cool, Definitely my favorite🔥✨
love the video oustanding job huge fan
Thank you for likeing my comment and as all ways happy Halloween and i was wondering is your merch store open npw
I live in Albany, NY. One of the most well-known movies filmed here was "Ironweed". It was very cool watching that movie and recognizing all the areas they filmed. The scene where Meryl Streep is sleeping in a library was filmed at The Troy Public Library, where I worked from 2013 to 2018....😁
I've never been this excited over a warehouse 😂
Beat it was an awesome song/video!!! Very creative. Great message!!! Rip Michael
Not only did Eddie do the guitar work in Beat it , he did it for free. He didnt take a penny for his services. RIP Eddie and Michael.
and Toto played on it too.
@@tuptekgaming321 I thought he only made toilets 🤔
i totally agree with Frederick neitzche. it was Quincy Jones who set up Eddie van Helen to play guitar for free, well the rest is history so Eddie should also be credited for that world wide success song..Thanking Eddie He will be always remembered to be a finest guitarist the world had ever seen...best wishes always from paradise Fiji 🇫🇯
paying tribute to Eddie van Helen .God bless you all
@@anandnaidu2685 And Jeff Porcaro RIP
Skid rows a dangerous place, I appreciate you two doing these videos. Glad your safe and nothing major happened.
That video back in 83 is iconic and my fav song and vid
The shoe store looks amazing and clean!☺💜💜💜💜💜💜💜👍
King Edward playing guitar solo, he did it in one take and for free (he prob. later regretted that)..... Master Steve Lukather from Toto on rhythm guitar. Who else plays guitar in here?
I play! Lukather also played bass on this. Members of Toto contributed a lot to the Thriller album.
@@TheDontflinch you played in the beat it album?
@@TheDontflinch Awesome... did not know he played bass on that track! Rock on brother ghoul Jon.
Michael, I appreciate you going to these places to film where these movies, TV shows, and music videos were shot, even if they're dangerous. California has the most homeless out of any state, about 160,000 people, and around 60,000 of them are in the LA area. They can be scary and unpredictable, and some have attacked and even killed. I've had my run-ins, being that I'm in retail security, but nothing violent. Just shooing them away from the front of the business. There's been one lady who wandered in that I had to ask to leave who didn't go quietly, but it's an extremely rare occurrence. You did the right thing not escalating, which hardly ends well, unless you know how to handle yourself. Stay safe out there!
And to think that CA is portayed as a safe place full of wealth and happiness.
At least MJ brought two rival gangs to smoke the peacepipe for a good reason.
I never saw that happen.
I love knowing other people are interested in things like this. This so cool 👍🏽
M.J. Beat it . Brings me back to 1983 watching heavy metal videos late at night . M.J. the peace maker , Great times .
Hey Michael, sorry that happened to you but how’s the coincidence of getting told to basically “Beat It” while filming this? Life imitating art. From the lyrics of the song, I’m sure MJ would have approved you dodging that situation. Great video!
I read this comment at the same moment the clip with micheal jackson interview was playing. Irony
@@erinshaw7784 lol, your comment let me know that what I meant was coincidence and not irony. Thx.
I remember the media talking about the video coming out and counting it down. It was a big deal back then if you were a music nut. Sorry for the rude people but some individuals want others to be as miserable as they are in life . Good stuff brother. God Bless
That Scene with the Rolling Shutters and the Sound was ICONIC !
All The 'Boyz' standing in front.....'
Michael Jackson ♥️ from Italy 🇮🇹
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One of Michael Jackson’s best songs The Guitar Riffs was performed by Eddie Van Halen my Hero outstanding video cheers 🍻
Mike and Jessica, I’ve been a fan for years but you are seriously starting to separate from the other vlog genre - you are doing a GREAT job - keep it up brother!
Michael Jackson was really down with the gang members the king of pop you did a good job with the filming locations of Michael Jackson’s music video🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬🚬👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
I knew that about Eddie Van Halen’s guitar solo, only bc my daughter told me! Man!! in 1983 I was 8-9 I was in love with M.J.!
This was awesome! I remember the HUGE deal when the video first came out. I had to wait to watch it since we didn't have cable so no Mtv... we had to wait until Friday on Friday Night Videos. I also love the fact that you educate the locals on what was originally there. I'm a local historian and I love the looks on people's faces when you let them know of the neat history of certain areas. Great job and I'm glad you didn't get hurt with the thrown beer. My hometown was the same way back in the day, thankfully it's getting better.
Thanks Michael, great video and walk down MJ memory lane. As usual, stay classy, especially when faced with negatively. Be safe and Happy Halloween!
This is a best music video ever, it has changes.
I'm the dude that opened the doors.
Enjoyed talking to you. Thanks for the shoutout.
You two are the epitome of what great people should be. You're respectful even in not so good situations and that says alot about you as decent human beings. So sorry that beer got thrown on you hope that you didn't get hurt. Much love and respect to you both. AND THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE HARD WORK YOU DO on all THE GREAT VIDEOS you do. ☮️😊❤️
Hello EVERYONE 👋✌️
Hello!
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Used to work at staples center back in the early 2000s. Always made sure my doors were locked driving passed skid row. You’re a braver man than I
The Pool Tables were so cool and Blue too. Great Info about that too they really gave the Video a Hustler type of Vibe. You can tell Michael really did his Homework on making this Historical Video especially on hiring real Gang Members as Extras like he was trying to say to them to stop being that way in a roundabout way. He was such a Good guy for sure.
Not being from America, I found the whole skid row thing interesting.
I had no idea there were places that dangerous!!
Mind blown.
Thanks for another educational video ❤🙏
Check out Kensington PA!!! Most crazy place !!!
Being from Canada, and not knowing much about L.A. this was an eye opener.
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to you both! I love the channel and the history behind the locations. With everything that is fake in this world you guys are a breath of fresh air. I’m quite new to the channel but have watched just about everything you guys have made. Awesome, awesome stuff! Keep up the great work. Fan for life! ❤️
Rest in peace Michael. We will always love your songs.
This is why is love my beautiful hometown, there’s so much culture and music history.
Thanks, Michael, for the great video! Kudos to you for your bravery. You couldn't pay me enough to go anywhere near Skid Row in LA- least of all to walk there.
I love Michael Jackson's music videos and it's great to see where they were recorded. Thanks for the great video.❤️
Wow that's really Kool. Micheal is a Perfectionist and it really shows in all of his videos and music.
Fabulous video, I was lucky to see Michael Jackson "Live" in 1988 at Aintree Racecourse. He was totally amazing. 🎶 🎵 ⏹️ 🪕 🎼 ❤❤❤❤❤
Dude this was awesome! Thanks. Love all of the work you both put into these. So appreciated.
Memories of racing home from school just to watch a music video and thriller! Will not see that again, Good times🌴😎
Great video, thanks for sharing. what a coincidence I just happened to drove to the Neverland Ranch yesterday for the first time in my life and I cannot explain the sadness I felt. I hope he is in a much better place. Rest in peace Michael, and thank you for all you have done.
King Of Pop!!!
I appreciate all the work, time, and research you both put into making these videos for us. ❤ Thank you. Happy Halloween. 🦇
I am so sorry the bottle of beer was thrown at you Michael as you were not doing anything wrong and well within your rights especially when your in a public area. You are the king and Queen of Horror so please do not let this discourage you as we all love your videos! If you were to talk to that person about the theme of video they would of felt a huge sense of irony and plus your just educating the masses! take care spooky friends and stay safe :)
I came across this video because i'm a fan of the beat it video clip and still watch it regularly because i love the song but also the dance sequence. The two gang leaders are played by the two main choreographers, Michael Peters and Vincent Peterson. Peters is the guy with the white jacket and dark glasses. While Peters sadly passed away a few years ago, Vincent Paterson seems to have had a long career after beat it, he can be found on his own website and has had a long career as a choreographer. The music as you mentioned had the guitar solo by EVH but the rest of the song was played by Toto's musicians most notably Steve Lukather playing both the Bass and guitar lines. Thanks for this video, it's great seeing the original locations for such an iconic video that has so much history.
Thanks for the videos you two do. This one puts into perspective how far your willing to go to inform everyone. Thanks again from South Carolina!
This brought me way back. Thank you so much for this content.
Wow man sorry you had that negative experience. You handled it accordingly.
My mom contributed to the sales of Thriller. I still have her award from CBS Records/Sony
That’s really cool.
@@grimmlifecollective was a great decade, the 80s
@@steelbrigadekory 80's rocked!!! great memories from growing up in the 80's michael might wanna buy it for his house we all know how you get all giddy over things and blows the mind🤤... and on that note am outta ere..
if MJ would record in there dancing the song would be Just buy it!!! hope you all get the joke! i love Michael jackson I was 13 years old when he made this video, yes, I am old! ha! I had a HUGE poster of him back in my room! Rip! Thank you so much for these locations!
I absolutely loved that video when I was a kid! 'Thriller' is still biggest selling album ever.
Great video and you seem very genuine and likable! Any way you can share what camera/lens/gimbal combo you’re using? It’s wonderful.
You knew that would be abit risky but you still went through with it to give us guys great content and we thank you for that,Amazing vid really enjoyed
Wasn't expecting you to cover this but I'm glad you did very interesting stuff and content as ever thank you so much x love from the uk x
😱😱 14:53 😱 be careful Michael keep safe 🙏 & very interesting video like always 😀 👍
I remember watching the music video that night on mtv with my friends. And I also remember watching thriller on Halloween night that night too and that one freaked me out as a kid. But your videos are so awesome man. You get to go to these places and show people on UA-cam where these film locations happen at. Even when you do the history of Hollywood on who's who and what happened. Keep up the great work man!
Thank you Shaun
Grimmlife you are welcome
I love Michael Jackson! and beat it to me was my favorite video growing up, including all the songs in the thriller album. its so amazing! That’s messed up about the person throwing the beer at you! Skid row is no joke, you gotta be careful in that area of LA. Thanks for the great video as always! Looking forward to seeing you guys at midsummer scream! Happy Halloween! 🎃
This video is so fascinating and awesome!!! Thank you so much for making it and all the other ones!!
Bringing notice, and voices for our loved ones we grew up with, major pop icon. Who didn't wanna know the proper moon walk, man i miss him!! Dirty Diana i blast till this day.
I hope he did find peace.🕊
Micheal Jackson was on the edge of creativity his whole career Van Halen's famous Solo and Riff Rocks, it shows that a common respect for one another and an Iconic figure like Micheal Jackson can bring peace between rivals if only for a little while.
Wasn't it cool that Michael Jackson included Vincent Price's voice in the song "Thriller?" I think that was genius. thanks for the video. Love it.
Your a legend for doing this entire video. I love it
It is amazing when you find out Eddie was on guitar which I found out from the books that are CD covers
Another great vid! Can u maybe do the place used for the old film from 1963 the haunting ? That was one great movie better by far than the remake! You guys as always really rock the vid! Keep em coming!!
well done grimm life shame about somebody throwing beer over u micheal but u cant prodict how people are going to be keep up the good work u and jessica well done top notch work love your videos i cant wait till the next one
Finally a reference to 3 Doors Down that doesn't make me nauseous 😁 love the vid guys. Great job
Ty for going above and beyond to get this great video Michael. So glad you are safe.
Amazing location hunt, maybe next do the locations for Weird Al's Eat It which was a much more popular song and video clip.
You're the embodiment of a what one would call a real shmuck
Honestly have been binge watching all your videos love them all so much your videos are just honestly amazing and I love how you guys show so much history keep doing what your doing please❤️ Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
Neither Michael Jackson nor anyone else will last in this world
AWESOME ❣️❣️❣️ And let's remember that this year is the 40th birthday of thriller ❣️❣️
Super cool! I watched the Beat It video countless times as a kid. Love this stuff! Keep up the good work.
and probably all of his other videos too
And now I shall give a big thank you for risking your neck and having a beer thrown at you just to bring us this video!
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Appreciate your honesty about all this and respecting the legacy of Michael Jackson. Props to you man.
I loved watching this video! Actually you guy's make the best videos on youtube, in my humble opinion. It's like being able to go on a little adventure each time you upload something new. Thank you both for bringing such great content to youtube! 💜💜💚💚💜💜