On this day, 21 Feb 1979, The Jacksons played the Sophia Gardens Pavilion on their Destiny World Tour, shortly after the release of the Destiny album.
The tour began on January 22, 1979, with their opening concert in Bremen, Germany. They visited 3 continents and 9 countries, playing 129 concerts with the tour concluded in Hawaii on January 13, 1980.
The tour took a break in June so that Michael Jackson could complete his classic Off The Wall album.
Destiny was the band’s thirteenth album and would go on to sell more than 4 million copies worldwide.
The album marked the first time in the band's career in which they had complete artistic control, and was also the first album produced by the brothers.
Personnel
Michael Jackson: vocals
Jackie Jackson: vocals
Tito Jackson: guitar, vocals
Marlon Jackson: vocals
Randy Jackson: vocals, congas, percussion, piano, keyboards
Band members
First Leg
Bass: Michael McKinney
Additional Guitar: Bud Rizzo
Keyboards: James McField
Drums: Tony Lewis
Setlist
"Dancing Machine"
"Things I Do for You"
"Ben"
"I Am Love"
"Keep on Dancing"
Medley: "I Want You Back" / "ABC" / "The Love You Save"
"I'll Be There"
"Enjoy Yourself"
"Destiny"
"Show You the Way to Go"
"All Night Dancin'"
"Blame It on the Boogie"
