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.