Randy Jackson (music producer)

Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur and television personality. He is best known as a judge on American Idol and executive producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew. Jackson has won a Grammy Award as a producer. Jackson was born on June 23, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, His 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 14-year-old daughter named Zoe and a 12-year-old son named Jordan. In 2003, Jackson lost 114 pounds (52 kg) following gastric bypass surgery. He stated in a February 2008 television commercial that he has type 2 diabetes. Jackson played in bands with Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia. In the early 1980s he played on three albums for Jean-Luc Ponty and with the rock band Taxxi. From 1986 to 1987 he was a session musician for the rock group Journey. Jackson played on Journey's 1986 album Raised on Radio. 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

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Randy Jackson -- I'M LEAVING 'AMERICAN IDOL'

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I'M LEAVING 'IDOL'

The Dawg is putting his "American Idol" career to sleep -- Randy Jackson just announced he's leaving the show for good at the end of the season. Jackson -- who's been with the show from the very… READ MORE >

Mariah Carey -- Breaking Bread with Randy Jackson

Mariah Carey
Breaking Bread with Randy Jackson

Not every judge on "American Idol" wants to shoot Mariah Carey (yet) ... the diva had dinner last night in the Valley with the dawg himself, Randy Jackson.Fun Fact: Randy and Mariah actually go… READ MORE >

- 222 days ago
Randy Jackson -- Seriously Asks ... Did TMZ Win An Emmy?

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Seriously Asks... Did TMZ Win An Emmy?

"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson wants to know if TMZ won an Emmy this year -- so, we figured the best way to answer that question is to roll our best-of reel. Or worst-of. Something like… READ MORE >

- 240 days ago
'American Idol' -- Judges Get Right to Work

'American Idol'
Judges Get Right to Work

"American Idol" judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson wasted no time getting right to work today ... showing up in NYC alongside host Ryan Seacrest for day one of… READ MORE >

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'American Idol' -- Judges List Official, Randy Jackson Survives

'American Idol'
Judges List Official, Randy Jackson Survives

Randy Jackson's stay of execution is confirmed -- he will remain a judge on the 12th season of "American Idol" ... officially joining Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban. As TMZ reported,… READ MORE >

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Randy Jackson -- Gets Reprieve on 'American Idol'

Randy Jackson
Gets Reprieve on 'American Idol'

Randy Jackson is staying at the judge's table on "American Idol" ... after negotiations with Enrique Iglesias fizzled out. Sources tell TMZ ... Jackson is very close to signing his deal ... after… READ MORE >

- 254 days ago
Only One Judge Has Signed On For 'American Idol'

'American Idol'
Only 1 Judge Has Signed On

"American Idol" is in a pickle -- the judges start their on-air auditions in New York City in 2 weeks, and only one judge has signed a deal ... sources connected with the show tell TMZ.Our sources… READ MORE >

- 260 days ago
Randy Jackson -- Time to Himself

Randy Jackson
Time to Himself

Suddenly finding himself with a lot of free time on his hands, Randy Jackson was spotted at LAX yesterday ... heading out of town. As TMZ first reported, Randy will not be back as a judge on the… READ MORE >

- 263 days ago
'American Idol' -- Randy Jackson OUT AS A JUDGE

'American Idol'
Randy Jackson OUT AS JUDGE

The dawg days are over at "American Idol" ... TMZ has learned Randy Jackson is officially LEAVING the judge's table ... but will still remain a part of the show as a "mentor." Sources connected to… READ MORE >

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'American Idol' Judges NOT A Done Deal -- and Mariah Carey is PISSED

'American Idol'
Judges Not a Done Deal And Mariah is PISSED

Nicki Minaj may well become a judge on "American Idol," but it will be at the expense of Mariah Carey, who we're told hung up the phone when she was told Nicki was the top candidate.Sources… READ MORE >

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