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All About American Idol Judge Randy Jackson (Highlights From Randy's Bio)

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courtesy of Fox

Name:

Randy Jackson

Date of Birth:

June 23, 1956

Place of Birth:

Baton Rouge, LA

Reality TV Gig:

Randy Jackson is a judge on American Idol.

From Randy Jackson's Resume:

  • Played bass on Journey's "Raised On Radio" CD in 1986.

  • Former VP of A&R at Columbia Records.

  • Former Senior V.P. of A&R at MCA Records.

  • Recorded, toured and performed with stars such as Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, *NSYNC, Madonna, Elton John.

  • Wrote the book "What's Up Dawg?: How to Become a Superstar in the Music Business."

Randy Jackson's Family Life:

  • Wife is Erika Rike.

  • Has two children.

  • Is the cousin of actor Samuel L. Jackson.

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