1981/82 | Michael Jackson’s Year In Review | the detail.

1981 and 1982 , these years were significant for Michael Jackson due to the release of the Jacksons’ Triumph album and to support the record, him and his went on tour during the summer of 1981. Michael Jackson also dedicated himself to his solo music, collaborating with Paul McCartney and recording with Quincy Jones for his next album release, Thriller, which was available in record stores in November 1982. Here is a breakdown of events that took place this year: 00:00 - 1981-82 Rewind 00:04 - 01/30/1981 - AMAs 00:32 - 03/02/1981 - Diana! Special 01:52 - 03/31/1981 - Oscars 02:21 - 03/05/1981 - ‘Can You Feel It’ is released 02:42 - 07/08/1981 - Triumph tour begins 03:15 - 09/26/1981 - Tour Ends 03:44 - 11/1981 - Working On Music with Paul McCartney 04:57 - 06/1982 - Recording ’Thriller’ with Quincy Jones 06:17 - 11/30/1982 - ‘Thriller’ is released 06:24 - 11/07/1982 - ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ soundtrack album is released Music by