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Aside from a few months in mid-1975, the Victory Tour era marked the only time that all six Jackson brothers worked together at the same time as a band. Jackie Jackson missed most of the tour because of a leg injury. That injury was described at the time as a knee injury incurred during strenuous rehearsals. Margaret Maldonado (the mother of two of Jermaine Jackson's children) has alleged that Jackie in fact broke his leg in an automobile accident: his first wife Enid ran him over in a parking lot after catching him with another woman. In any case, Jackie made a speedy recovery and was able to rejoin his brothers on stage for the last portion of the tour.
Michael sang all the lead vocals, except for a medley of Jermaine's solo hits.
Eddie Van Halen made at least two special guest appearances doing the "Beat It" guitar solo.
Shortly after the tour ended, Michael returned to his solo career and Marlon left the group to start his own solo career without The Jacksons.
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