Randy Jackson

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 -- Michael NEVER Tried to Kill Me!!!

Randy Jackson
Michael NEVER Tried to Kill Me!!!

Michael Jackson NEVER ordered his henchmen to murder his brother Randy Jackson ... despite allegations made by MJ's former bodyguard ... this according to a rep for RJ. Randy's spokesperson tells… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, Jackson Family, Gossip / Rumors, Weird News, Crime, Exclusive - 20 days ago
Randy Jackson Sues Baby Mama -- I've Given You Enough!

Randy Jackson Sues Baby Mama
I've Given You Enough!

Randy Jackson is going after the baby mama that got a huge child support judgment against him ... claiming she's sponged off the Jackson family for nearly 2 decades.Alejandra Jackson -- who has 2… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, Exclusive - 131 days ago
Jackson Fam Hightailing It to Court -- Kids Staying Home

Jackson Fam
Hightailing It to Court, Kids Staying Home

Michael Jackson's parents -- along with La Toya, Jermaine and Randy -- are currently scrambling to get to the L.A. County Courthouse after they were notified the jury had reached a verdict in the… READ MORE >

Conrad Murray Trial - 204 days ago
Michael Jackson's Bros -- Doing Another Tribute Show, But Without Randy

Michael Jackson's Brothers
Doing Another Tribute Show But Without Randy

Another Michael Jackson tribute concert will go down this December in Tokyo and the Jackson brothers will headline the show, but without Randy Jackson ... sources close to the family tell… READ MORE >

Exclusive - 234 days ago
Dr. Conrad Murray Arrives at Court

Dr. Conrad Murray
Arrives at Court

It begins ... Dr. Conrad Murray just rolled up to the L.A. criminal courthouse with his massive entourage, looking sedate in a gray pinstripe suit.Katherine, Joe, and Jermaine Jackson arrived… READ MORE >

Conrad Murray Trial, Celebrity Justice, Paparazzi Photo - 245 days ago
'X-Factor' vs. 'American Idol': Who'd You Rather?

'X-Factor' vs. 'American Idol'
Who'd You Rather?

Nicole Scherzinger, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Steve Jones are the cast of the new singing reality competition show "The X-Factor" -- while Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Randy… READ MORE >

American Idol, X-Factor, Who'd You Rather?, Beauty - 247 days ago
MJ Tribute Concert -- Peace Treaty Offered to Angry Fans

MJ Tribute Concert
Peace Treaty Offered to Angry Fans

The people behind the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert want to make peace with the fans who have sworn to boycott the event ... by inviting them all to join in on a conference call to air… READ MORE >

Exclusive, Celebrity Justice - 273 days ago
MJ's Kids to ATTEND Tribute Concert In Wales

MJ's KIDS
Going To the Tribute Concert DESPITE Jermaine's Wishes

Michael Jackson's children have decided they want to fly to Wales to catch the upcoming MJ Tribute Concert in person ... despite the fact they're getting pushback from two of their famous uncles.… READ MORE >

 - 290 days ago
'American Idol' Judges all Re-Sign for Season 11

American Idol
Lopez, Tyler, Jackson Encore, Encore!!!

"American Idol" Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe is way too smart to play coy with the judges who helped resurrect the show -- Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy… READ MORE >

American Idol, Deadline - 293 days ago
MJ's Bro Files Police Report -- My Asst. Is a THIEF!

MJ's Bro Files Police Report
My Assistant Is a THIEF

Michael Jackson's brother Randy claims a no-good thief has stolen the keys to his home ... and he's pointing the finger at his very own personal assistant ... TMZ has learned. Randy filed a police… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, Exclusive - 293 days ago