1979 | Michael Jackson’s Year In Review | the detail.

1979 was a monumental year for Michael Jackson, as he embarked on a world tour with his brothers after the success of their ’Destiny’ album. While on tour, Jackson began recording his ’Off The Wall’ album, which was released in the summer and became a smash hit with rave reviews. Michael released two no. 1 singles in 1979, his last no.1 was with ’Ben’ in 1972, and his new found popularity allowed the Jacksons to ramp up their Destiny tour into an arena production, which they toured the US in till the end of the year. Here is a breakdown of events that took place this year: 00:00 - 1979 Rewind 00:05 - 01/19/1979 - American Bandstand Appearance 00:30 - 02/02/1979 - Soul Train Appearance 01:21 - 02/08/1979 - Top Of The Pops Appearance 01:26 - 02/1979 - Sumarisimo TV show Appearance 01:54 - 02/24/1979 - Performance at the Rainbow Theatre, London 02:37 - 06/1979 - Final Recording Sessions for ’Off The Wall’ 03:12 - 07/11/1979 - ’Don