Destiny, the first album that gives The Jacksons complete artistic control, goes Platinum. The single ‘Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground),’ written by Randy and Michael, sells over 2 million copies and becomes a double-platinum selling single here. Then, The Jacksons go Hollywood with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Michael proves his destiny as a solo artist with the release of Off the Wall – selling 20 million copies worldwide.
![]() The Jackson begin a 13-Day tour of Britain. Seven concerts have to be cancelled due to Michael’s strained voice. ![]() Pickwick Records issue ‘Zip-a-dee-doo-dah,’ which is a compilation of Jackson 5 songs. ![]() The Jacksons are on the cover of Jet. magazine ![]() The Jacksons begin a world tour to promote the ‘Destiny’ album. ![]() ‘Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)’ enters the Black Singles Chart peaking at #3 and remains on the charts for 23 weeks. It goes on to become their first multi-platinum single and the biggest-selling hit single The Jacksons ever recorded, with over 2.5 million copies sold. ![]()
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![]() ‘Destiny’ is certified Gold. ![]() The Jacksons fly to Switzerland for 2 days to film two numbers for an ABBA special: ‘Shake Your Body Down To The Ground’ and ‘Blame it on the Boogie’. ![]() ‘Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)’ is certified Gold. ![]() ‘Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)’ is certified Platinum. ![]() The Jacksons begin recording ‘Triumph’ (LP).
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