Randy Jackson
Long-time veteran American Idol judge Randy Jackson is a bassist, singer and music producer. His steadying words and calm personality have made him one cool dawg, especially compared to former Idol judge Simon Cowell.
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- Find Out More: ZabaSearch Randy Jackson
- Full Name: Randall Darius Jackson
- Birthday: June 23, 1956
- Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Height: 5’ 8 ½”
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Marital Status: Elizabeth Jackson (?-1990)
- Children: Taylor Jackson
- Best Known For: Randy's use of the expression "dawg"
- Twitter: @yo_randyjackson
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RandyJacksonNext
Before American Idol
Randy Jackson grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he started playing the bass guitar when he was just 13 years old. His first big break came in the 1980’s as a member of the rock band Journey. As a producer, Randy has worked with a number of iconic singers, including the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
As the father of three children, Randy also keeps busy as host of the syndicated radio show, Jackson’s Hit List and as producer of America’s Best Dance Crew, a reality TV show on MTV.
Things You Didn't Know
- Randy Jackson once played for the rock band, Journey.
- He has Type-2 diabetes.
- Randy previously played bass for singers Richard Marx, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and Tracy Chapman.
- Randy has worked on more than 1,000 gold and multi-platinum albums.
- He has recently added “author” to his list of accomplishments, including the two books “What’s Up Dawg? How to Become a Superstar in the Music Business” and “Body with Soul: Steady Your Sugar, Cut Your Cholesterol and Get a Jump on Your Best Health”.
- After gastric bypass surgery in 2003, Randy lost 114 pounds.
- Randy Jackson can be seen in the video for Aretha Franklin’s 1986 video for “Aretha”.
- Randy has played in bands with Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia.
- The only album ever produced entirely by Randy is “Randy Jackson’s Music Club, Vol. 1”.
- Randy is cousin to actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Best Quotes
- You could sing the phone book!
- For me man, that was real corny.
- You took a song that everyone knows and made a cool alternative version. You’re ready. You’re ready.
- Yo dawg! Guess what?! You’re 17 and you’re a pro! You’re only seventeen!
- A little pitchy…it was just alright for me, dawg.
- Peace, love and chicken grease.
- The Yo factor!
- Like Simon, it sneaks up on you.
- It’s like going to a David Cook concert.
- Dudes, and I do mean DUDES!
Randy rocks!
Go Randy!
Please quit saying, yo dude! My gosh, how old are you. It sounds silly coming from a grown man. I don’t consider the beautiful girls on your show as dudes.
As as I like Jessica I hope she doesn’t win, just because there to many of them like her. Sorry
I am 85 years old I have always enjoyed American Idol especially when Simon Cowell was on. Now you judges are so partial to the guys, I am sick of you judges thinking the guys are better than the girls. the Girls are really good If one of the guys wins then it is all rigged, when they don’t deserve.
Randy,
It seems like when the judges are so impressed with 1 or 2 contestants, the American public will vote for the one they perceive as the underdog. results of Thurs. Apr. 12 confirmed this. If the judges would not show favoritism, public might vote on overall performance.
I appreciate your comments, you’re usually right on. I am having trouble with the direction that AI has gone the last few years, it appears they need to change the name to white AI. For 2 other than white people who are head and shoulders above the rest to be in the bottom 3 tells a very sad story.
And Mark, are you white???
You might say that people are not voting, but I read other comments that said “we made 3 votes for Jessica and after that we were unable to make any more” what is up with that? Is this whole thing rigged for ratings? I’m sure you have no knowledge of anything like that, but as you said,” REDICULOUS?
Sure like the show. I was raised up in California and my mother was an actress from Vienna, Austra. I’m just in counseling. Why don’t you all try havng a show with at least half Roy Orbison music? Everybody likes him so much. Just a suggestion. Thanks for great entertainment. Let’s hear it.
I would like to ask the judges to please stop giving standing ovations to contestants. It does not look and feel good for the other contestants. Also, please just give them positive feedback and constructive guidance. No need for standing ovation.
Thank you
Are you guys kidding about Phillip? He can’t sing at all and does the same thing every time.. what is so creative about that? The guy can’t even hit a not. I reaaly don’t get what the judges see in this guy.
I would much rather listen to Elise, Joshua or Jessica
The standing ovations have gotten out of hand. Last night, you gave Joshua TWO standing os, yet JLo and Steven both thought Skylar was the best of the night, but did not give her even ONE standing O. Does that make sense? You then give the impression that you are trying to push Joshua on the fans.
You have to remeber that Jolo and Randy are both racist, Jolo had her heart broken by the only white guy she cared about and switched to someone black , then Hispanic.. She is very bitter toward whites since her heart was broken by a white guy.Randy is cool sticks up for the Blacks, thats cool.
Phillip is the best on the show. He is a true artist.
You are all right about the Ovations and pushing for Joshua, the only really good one is Skylar she should be the winner , She writes music and sings like a real artists, If she doesn’t win she will go to Nashville. just like Scotty and Lauren. see if I am not.right.
Okay enough of the standing ovations and pushing for Joshua and Jessica. Hollie was better than the comments you gave her. Singing is singing, screaming is screaming. You favor the screamers…wouldn’t buy their album.
Randy…jimmy picked ill be there by the jackson 5 for jessica to sing not by mariah! Listen and pay attention to details please!!!
you,re no judge
I am still in shock over the favoritism being showed this year. Jessica should have had to sing for her life as everyone else does. I stopped voting for her due to that horrible display.So unfair !!! Please teach the difference between growling and screeming how do you know if it is pitchy ?
I don’t know what you wear watching on Phillips last song but it wasn’t all that. The guy sat on a stool nervous as hell as indicated by his left hand rubbing his thigh the entire song. He looked like he was straining to remember the song and hit the notes. Vocals: good Performance: stunk
Hi randy,im a singer also and my wish is for you to hear me sing once.i live in a diffrent country called Surinam,where we use our talent to make small money to survive.so our language is far from english.i watched idols and i know what you long for in a singer..so please reply.youll make me so happ
Where in the known universe does it say that Phillip Phillips can sing? He butchered a great Bob Seger song… no feeling and barely on key. His voice was weak and the most he did was rub his leg. WHY do you think this guy is so great? He’d be a weak club singer and he sucks. Good grief, guys!
Randy, I agree I’m tired of hearing “dude” and. Yo”. A girl is not a dude! Speak English!
You are hot and awesome YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Glad you do give constructive criticism some but think you should all do more rather than the standing o’s. Simon’s crude remarks made them work harder. Maybe Josh could have been great if he had any mentoring, not praise from the judges. Xfactor should try that too. Can’t believe Simon on show.
When you judge, you should never critique a talent, Jessica Sanchez for instance, by comparing her to icons like Tina Turner, etc. In fairness, you should critique talent based on this person’s individuality, her own ability to win the public to patronize her as herself. It’s not a copycat contest.
JESSICA SANCHEZ DIDN’T DESERVE YOUR UGLYNESS LAST NIGHT ! I LOVE THE SINGLE SHE SANG ! You can sit and judge and think you know everything ! but you don’t ! I bet her single is going to out sell phillips by a huge ! amount ! You announced Phillip the winner last NIGHT ! BUT JESS WILL WIN !
I agree that Jessica will have the bigger career. I for one won’t buy anything by Phillip. He has a really limited voice and the growl the judges love so much is annoying to me.
I believe the judges should make fewer comments after the final 10 are chosen. It feels like you are trying to manipulate the votes. You crucify the girl singers and praise the guys. If it looks like your favorite isn’t going to get the votes you make severely critical comments about the others.
“Change Nothing” is a beautiful song. Nothing wrong with the song. U gave JS a limited list of songs. You wanted her to look bad but she did an amazing job with this song. JS fans will still buy her songs. U also threw her under the bus at the semi finals giving her losing songs.
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DEAR MR.RANDY JACKSON
I’V E WATCH IDOL FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND REALLY ENJOY THE SHOW THIS SEASON IS TRULY. AMAZING..I THINK THAT IF TWO PEOPLE THAT WERE ELIMINATED WERE GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE THEY WOULD SUPRISE AMERICANS THE TWO R MS TORRES AND VINCENT.