Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayJun 23, 1956
BiographyRandall Darius Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American record executive, television presenter and musician, best known as a judge on American Idol from 2002 to 2013.

Jackson began his career in the 1980s as a session musician playing bass guitar for an array of jazz, pop, rock, and R&B performers. He moved on to work in music production and in the A&R department at Columbia Records and MCA Records. Jackson is best known from his appearances as the longest-serving judge on American Idol and executive producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew.

In May 2020, Jackson was rehired as bassist for Journey following their sudden split with founding member Ross Valory. Jackson had previously filled the role on the band's 1986 album Raised on Radio and its tour.

Biography from the Wikipedia article Randy Jackson. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

American Idol
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as Judge
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as Band Leader
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as Poof

Part of Crew

Name That Tune
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as Creator

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