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'''Randall Darius Jackson'''<ref name="AllMusic bio"/> (born June 23, 1956) is an American record executive, television presenter and musician, best known as a judge on '']'' from 2002 to 2013.


Jackson began his career in the 1980s as a ] playing ] for an array of jazz, pop, rock, and R&B performers. He moved on to work in music production and in the ] department at ] and ]. Jackson is best known from his appearances as the longest-serving judge on '']'' and executive producer for MTV's '']''.
==Personal life==

Jackson was born on June 23, 1956 in {{city-state|Baton Rouge|Louisiana}}, son of Julia, a homemaker, and Herman Jackson, a plant foreman.<ref>, ''FilmReference.,com''</ref> His first marriage, to Elizabeth Jackson, was dissolved in 1990; they had one son named Taylor. In 1995, Jackson married Erika Riker, with whom he has two children; a 14-year-old daughter named Zoe and a 12-year-old son named Jordan. In 2003, Jackson lost {{convert|114|lb}} following ] surgery. He stated in a February 2008 television commercial that he has ].<ref></ref>
In May 2020, Jackson was rehired as bassist for ] following their sudden split with founding member ].<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=2020-05-24|title=Journey Reveal Lineup Changes, Randy Jackson's Return|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/journey-lineup-changes-randy-jackson-1004704/|access-date=2020-06-05|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref> Jackson had previously filled the role on the band's 1986 album '']'' and ].

==Early life==
Jackson was born June 23, 1956, in ],<ref name="AllMusic bio">{{cite web|url= https://www.allmusic.com/artist/randy-jackson-mn0000866743/biography|title=Randy Jackson Biography|first=Matt|last= Collar|publisher=]|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> the son of Julia, a homemaker, and Herman Jackson, a plant foreman. He graduated from ] in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in music.<ref name=Biography.com>{{cite web|url=https://www.biography.com/personality/randy-jackson|title=Randy Jackson Biography (1956–)|publisher=]|access-date=November 19, 2020}}</ref><ref>, FilmReference.com</ref>


==Music career== ==Music career==
{{BLP sources section|date=December 2017}}
Jackson played in bands with ] and ]. In the early '80s he played on three albums for ]. Also, in the early '80s he played with the rock band Taxxi. From 1986 to 1987 he was a member of the rock group ]. Jackson joined Journey for their 1986 album ''].'' He moved to Italy in the late 1980s and played on a record by Italian pop star ]. The record, '']'', was produced by ] who played guitar with Jackson on many albums in the early '80s.
]


In the early 1980s, he played on three albums for ] and with the rock band ]. From 1986 to 1987, he joined the rock group ], initially as a ] for their 1986 album '']'', before joining the band for the subsequent tour. He moved to Italy in the late 1980s and played on a record by Italian pop star ]. The record, ''Zucchero and the Randy Jackson Band'', was produced by ] who played guitar with Jackson on many albums in the early 1980s. Zucchero and Jackson presented the album's lead single "]" at the ] of the ].<ref>{{cite book|author=Anselmi, Eddy |title=Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana|chapter=Donne|publisher=Panini Comics|year=2009|isbn=978-8863462296|page=356}}</ref>
In 1985, ] was asked to provide music for the Whoopi Goldberg comedy vehicle '']''. Richards assembled an all-star band which included ] on piano and lead vocals and Jackson on bass guitar. This song was the fourth track on Aretha's 1986 album titled "]." Jackson can be seen in the song's video.


In 1985, ] was asked to provide music for the ] comedy vehicle '']''. Richards assembled an all-star band which included ] on piano and lead vocals and Jackson on bass guitar. This song was the fourth track on Aretha's 1986 album titled '']''. Jackson can be seen in the song's video.
In the late 1980s, Jackson was still doing sessions. He was notably on the first solo album by famed session guitarist ]. Jackson was a featured bass guitarist on five songs on Maze's 1989 "Silky Soul" album.
In the late 1980s, Jackson was still doing sessions. He was notably on the first solo album by famed session guitarist ]. Jackson was a featured bass guitarist on five songs on ] 1989 "Silky Soul" album. He also performed on several of ]'s albums.


Jackson was the bass guitarist on the 1991 self-titled ] (which features the song "]") as well as featured bassist on several tracks of ]'s 1992 release, '']''. He performed on the singles "Bang Bang Bang", "Open Arms", and "Dreaming on a World". That same year, Jackson also played bass on Bruce Springsteen's hit "]." Jackson was the bass guitarist on the 1991 self-titled ] (which features the song "]") as well as featured bassist on several tracks of ]'s 1992 release, '']''. He performed on the singles "Bang Bang Bang", "Open Arms", and "Dreaming on a World". That same year, Jackson also played bass on Bruce Springsteen's song "]".<ref name="Erickson_Sturdevant_06">{{cite book |last=Erickson, Sturdevant |title=Stryper: Loud n' Clear |year=2006 |publisher=Classic CD Books |location=] |edition=unabridged audio |isbn=0-9764805-4-9 }}</ref>
Jackson has recorded, produced, or toured with many well-known artists and bands, ranging from ] (he has worked with her throughout her career, been her musical director for a number of her tours; he has formed part of her band during numerous performances including ] in 2005) to ], ], (produced) ]' (critically acclaimed debut CD, Wild-Seed Wild-Flower), ], ] (dating back to her days in ]), ],<ref name="Erickson_Sturdevant_06">{{cite book |last=Erickson, Sturdevant |title=Stryper: Loud n' Clear |year=2006 |publisher=Classic CD Books |location=] |edition=unabridged audio |isbn=0976480549 }}</ref> ] (he took over when former bassist broke his arm for a couple of shows in the late 80s), and ] (he played some bass on her album "]" although not on the single of the same name).


On March 11, 2008, Jackson released an album produced entirely by himself, titled '']''. The album's release was preceded by the single "]" sung by ]. In 2009, Randy began working with former Idol finalist ], producing her 4th album. The lead single, "Strobe Light", was released March 16, 2010.<ref name="strobelight">Locke, Kimberley. , Official Kimberley Locke Blog, February 8, 2010.</ref> In February 2010, Jackson participated in ] as part of the chorus. {{Citation needed|reason=This statement needs a reliable source.|date=June 2012}}
Jackson played numerous times in ]'s backing band. His credits as a session musician range from playing with ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] to playing at the ] with ]. His production/songwriting work in the ] with ] and ] led Jackson to be in demand as a producer as well.


Jackson is the manager for the ]-based band ]. With the help of Jackson, they signed with a major label, ]. He has also worked as an executive, spending eight years as vice president of artists and repertoire (]) at ] and four years heading A&R at ].
On March 11, 2008, Jackson released an album produced entirely by himself, titled '']''. The album's release was preceded by the single "]" sung by ]. In 2009, Randy began working with former Idol finalist ], producing her 4th album. The lead single, "Strobe Light", will be released March 16, 2010 <ref name="strobelight">Locke, Kimberley. , Official Kimberley Locke Blog, February 8, 2010.</ref>.


===Radio program===
Jackson is the manager for the Charlotte, North Carolina based band Paper Tongues. The band, with the help of Jackson, signed with a major label, A&M/Octone Records.
Jackson also hosts a radio top 40 countdown known as ''Randy Jackson's Hit List'',<ref>, RJHitList.com</ref> which is syndicated by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://affiliates.westwoodone.com/music/rjhitlist.asp?loc=hotac |title=Randy Jackson's Hit List |publisher=Affiliates.westwoodone.com |access-date=2013-12-13}}</ref> Every week, Jackson counts down his top 30 Urban AC and Mainstream AC hits. He also gives behind-the-scenes information on ''American Idol'' on the internet radio station ].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}


==Television==
Has also worked extensively with American DJ, T.J. Roche, better known as TJ the DJ.
He has also worked as an executive, spending eight years as vice president of artists and repertoire (]) at ] and four years heading A&R at ].


===''American Idol''===
Since 2002, Jackson has been one of the panel judges on the ] ] series '']'', along with ] (from 2002-2009), ], ] (from ]), and, beginning with ], ]. Jackson is under contract through the end of the ninth season of the show.<ref>, Gil Kaufman, mtv.com, August 11, 2009.</ref>
Starting in 2002, Jackson was one of the panel judges on the ] reality television series '']'', along with ] (2002–2009), ] (2002–2010), ] (2009–2010), ] (2010), ] (2011–2012), ] (2011–2012), ] (2013), ] (2013), and ] (2013). As a result of Cowell's departure, Jackson was left as the sole original judge on ''American Idol''. His role was originally going to be reduced to that of a mentor, so the 2013 season would have all new judges,<ref>{{cite web|first=Daniel |last=D'Addario |url=http://observer.com/2012/08/randy-jackson-no-longer-american-idol-judge/ |title=Randy Jackson No Longer American Idol Judge |work=Observer |date=2012-08-31 |access-date=2013-12-13}}</ref> but it was later decided that he would remain as a judge for season 12.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Ross |first=Dalton |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/09/10/simon-cowell-tweets-randy-jackson-back-on-idol/ |title=Simon Cowell tweets Randy Jackson 'back on Idol' |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=2012-09-10 |access-date=2013-12-13}}</ref> On May 9, 2013, Jackson announced that he would be leaving ''American Idol'' after twelve seasons due to him wanting to focus on other business ventures.<ref>. Retrieved May 9, 2013</ref> On September 3, 2013, it was announced that Jackson would replace ] as the in-house mentor on ''American Idol''.<ref> ''Entertainment Weekly''. Retrieved September 3, 2013</ref> He departed the series for good in November 2014.<ref> ''Entertainment Weekly''. Retrieved November 12, 2014</ref>


===''America's Best Dance Crew''===
In February 2010 Randy Jackson participated in "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" as part of the chorus.
Jackson produced '']'', an American group dance competition and reality television show, which premiered on February 7, 2008, on MTV and was cancelled in 2012 due to declining ratings.<ref>{{cite web|author=Marechal, AJ|url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/news/music-stops-for-best-dance-crew-1118062047/|title=Music stops for 'Best Dance Crew'|access-date=2012-11-11|date=2012-11-11|work=Variety}}</ref> Each week, the teams showcased their creative talents in choreography and their dance skills, and one crew was eliminated by the judges. The competition continued until the sole winning dance crew was awarded the title of America's Best Dance Crew, and a cash prize of $100,000.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view.bg?articleid=1071754 |title=Randy Jackson is executive producer of 'America's Best Dance Crew.' |access-date=February 25, 2008 |date=February 6, 2008 |agency=Associated Press |work=Boston Herald}}</ref>


===Radio program=== ===''Name That Tune''===
Jackson serves as bandleader on the revival of '']''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fox-revives-name-that-tune-with-jane-krakowski-randy-jackson-4094375/ |title=Fox Revives 'Name That Tune' With Jane Krakowski, Randy Jackson |access-date=August 2, 2022 |date=November 18, 2020 |work=]}}</ref>
Jackson also hosts a radio top 40 countdown known as "Randy Jackson's Hit List,"<ref>, ''RJHitList.com''</ref> which is syndicated by ].<ref></ref> Every week Jackson counts down his top 30 Urban AC and Mainstream AC hits. He also gives behind-the-scenes information on ''American Idol'' on the internet radio station ].


== Personal life ==
==''America's Best Dance Crew''==

'']'' is a group dance contest and an American television show produced by Jackson, premiered on February 7, 2008 on ] and ended on March 27, 2008. Each week, 1 dance crew is eliminated where each dance crew demonstrate their innovative choreography and dance skills to win the title as ABDC and the cash prize. ABDC returned for '''Season 2''' which aired on June 19, 2008 - August 21, 2008, '''Season 3''' aired on January 17, 2009 - March 6, 2009, and '''Season 4''' began airing on its' new night on Sunday, August 9, 2009 - September 27, 2009. ABDC will return for another season airing in 2010 on ].
Jackson's first marriage, to Elizabeth Jackson, was dissolved in 1990; they had one daughter named Taylor. In 1995, Jackson married Erika Riker, with whom he has two children, a daughter named Zoe and a son named Jordan. In 2014, Riker filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences; it was finalized in 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://people.com/music/randy-jackson-settles-divorce-four-years-later-erika-riker/|title=Randy Jackson Settles Divorce 4 Years After His Estranged Wife Erika Riker Filed: Report|last=Merrett|first=Robyn|date=January 2, 2019|work=]}}</ref>

In 2003, Jackson lost {{convert|114|lb|abbr=off|sp=us}} following ]. He stated in a February 2008 television commercial that he has ].<ref>{{cite news|first=Rome |last=Neal |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/02/02/earlyshow/leisure/main597581.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040215161121/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/02/02/earlyshow/leisure/main597581.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 15, 2004 |title=Idol Nearly Half The Man, Randy Jackson Goes On The Lighter Side For A New Look |publisher=] |date=2004-02-02 |access-date=2013-12-13}}</ref>


==Discography== ==Discography==

===Albums=== ===Albums===
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| align="left" rowspan="2"| ''Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1'' | style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"| ''Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1''
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===As sideman===
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*'']'' (Columbia, 1983) <small>(bass on "]")</small>
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*'']'' (BMG, 2022)
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*'']'' (Capitol, 1989)
'''With ]'''
*'']'' (Columbia, 1989)
'''With ]'''
*'']'' (Atlantic, 1980)
*'']'' (Atlantic, 1982)
*'']'' (Atlantic, 1983)

'''With ]'''
*'']'' (Enigma, 1990) <small>(bass on "]")</small>


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American record executive, television presenter and musician (born 1956) For other people named Randy Jackson, see Randy Jackson (disambiguation).

Randy Jackson
Jackson in March 2018Jackson in March 2018
Background information
Birth nameRandall Darius Jackson
Born (1956-06-23) June 23, 1956 (age 68)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupations
  • Record executive
  • television presenter
  • musician
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Bass
  • keyboards
Years active1983–present
Labels
Formerly of
Spouse Elizabeth Jackson ​ ​(m. 1990; div. 2019)​
EducationSouthern University (BM)
Musical artist

Randall 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.

Early life

Jackson was born June 23, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Julia, a homemaker, and Herman Jackson, a plant foreman. He graduated from Southern University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in music.

Music career

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In the early 1980s, he played on three albums for Jean-Luc Ponty and with the rock band Taxxi. From 1986 to 1987, he joined the rock group Journey, initially as a session musician for their 1986 album Raised on Radio, before joining the band for the subsequent tour. He moved to Italy in the late 1980s and played on a record by Italian pop star Zucchero. The record, Zucchero and the Randy Jackson Band, was produced by Corrado Rustici who played guitar with Jackson on many albums in the early 1980s. Zucchero and Jackson presented the album's lead single "Donne" at the 35th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival.

In 1985, Keith Richards was asked to provide music for the Whoopi Goldberg comedy vehicle Jumpin' Jack Flash. Richards assembled an all-star band which included Aretha Franklin on piano and lead vocals and Jackson on bass guitar. This song was the fourth track on Aretha's 1986 album titled Aretha. Jackson can be seen in the song's video. In the late 1980s, Jackson was still doing sessions. He was notably on the first solo album by famed session guitarist Steve Lukather. Jackson was a featured bass guitarist on five songs on Maze's 1989 "Silky Soul" album. He also performed on several of Kenny G's albums.

Jackson was the bass guitarist on the 1991 self-titled Divinyls album (which features the song "I Touch Myself") as well as featured bassist on several tracks of Tracy Chapman's 1992 release, Matters of the Heart. He performed on the singles "Bang Bang Bang", "Open Arms", and "Dreaming on a World". That same year, Jackson also played bass on Bruce Springsteen's song "Human Touch".

On March 11, 2008, Jackson released an album produced entirely by himself, titled Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1. The album's release was preceded by the single "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" sung by Paula Abdul. In 2009, Randy began working with former Idol finalist Kimberley Locke, producing her 4th album. The lead single, "Strobe Light", was released March 16, 2010. In February 2010, Jackson participated in We Are the World 25 for Haiti as part of the chorus.

Jackson is the manager for the Charlotte-based band Paper Tongues. With the help of Jackson, they signed with a major label, A&M/Octone Records. He has also worked as an executive, spending eight years as vice president of artists and repertoire (A&R) at Columbia Records and four years heading A&R at MCA Records.

Radio program

Jackson also hosts a radio top 40 countdown known as Randy Jackson's Hit List, which is syndicated by Westwood One. Every week, Jackson counts down his top 30 Urban AC and Mainstream AC hits. He also gives behind-the-scenes information on American Idol on the internet radio station Artist Underground.

Television

American Idol

Starting in 2002, Jackson was one of the panel judges on the Fox Network reality television series American Idol, along with Paula Abdul (2002–2009), Simon Cowell (2002–2010), Kara DioGuardi (2009–2010), Ellen DeGeneres (2010), Jennifer Lopez (2011–2012), Steven Tyler (2011–2012), Nicki Minaj (2013), Mariah Carey (2013), and Keith Urban (2013). As a result of Cowell's departure, Jackson was left as the sole original judge on American Idol. His role was originally going to be reduced to that of a mentor, so the 2013 season would have all new judges, but it was later decided that he would remain as a judge for season 12. On May 9, 2013, Jackson announced that he would be leaving American Idol after twelve seasons due to him wanting to focus on other business ventures. On September 3, 2013, it was announced that Jackson would replace Jimmy Iovine as the in-house mentor on American Idol. He departed the series for good in November 2014.

America's Best Dance Crew

Jackson produced America's Best Dance Crew, an American group dance competition and reality television show, which premiered on February 7, 2008, on MTV and was cancelled in 2012 due to declining ratings. Each week, the teams showcased their creative talents in choreography and their dance skills, and one crew was eliminated by the judges. The competition continued until the sole winning dance crew was awarded the title of America's Best Dance Crew, and a cash prize of $100,000.

Name That Tune

Jackson serves as bandleader on the revival of Name That Tune.

Personal life

Jackson's first marriage, to Elizabeth Jackson, was dissolved in 1990; they had one daughter named Taylor. In 1995, Jackson married Erika Riker, with whom he has two children, a daughter named Zoe and a son named Jordan. In 2014, Riker filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences; it was finalized in 2019.

In 2003, Jackson lost 114 pounds (52 kilograms) following gastric bypass surgery. He stated in a February 2008 television commercial that he has type 2 diabetes.

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Chart positions
US US R&B
2008 Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1
  • Released: March 11, 2008
  • Label: Dream Merchant
 50 33

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US US Pop US Dance US AC CAN
2008 "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" (with Paula Abdul) 62 48 2 29 68 Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1
"Real Love" (with Katharine McPhee and Elliott Yamin)  —  —  —  —  —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

As sideman

With Journey

With Richard Marx

With Neal Schon

With Jean-Luc Ponty

With Stryper

References

  1. ^ Collar, Matt. "Randy Jackson Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  2. Kreps, Daniel (May 24, 2020). "Journey Reveal Lineup Changes, Randy Jackson's Return". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  3. "Randy Jackson Biography (1956–)". Biography.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  4. Randy Jackson Biography (1956–), FilmReference.com
  5. Anselmi, Eddy (2009). "Donne". Festival di Sanremo: almanacco illustrato della canzone italiana. Panini Comics. p. 356. ISBN 978-8863462296.
  6. Erickson, Sturdevant (2006). Stryper: Loud n' Clear (unabridged audio ed.). Maryland: Classic CD Books. ISBN 0-9764805-4-9.
  7. Locke, Kimberley. "New Single – Strobe Light", Official Kimberley Locke Blog, February 8, 2010.
  8. Randy Jackson's Hit List, RJHitList.com
  9. "Randy Jackson's Hit List". Affiliates.westwoodone.com. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  10. D'Addario, Daniel (August 31, 2012). "Randy Jackson No Longer American Idol Judge". Observer. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  11. Ross, Dalton (September 10, 2012). "Simon Cowell tweets Randy Jackson 'back on Idol'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
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Preceded byBob Glaub Journey bass-guitarist
1986 		Succeeded byRoss Valory
Preceded byNone Judge on American Idol
2002–2013 		Succeeded byHarry Connick Jr.
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