Jackson was born June 23, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,[1] the son of Julia, a homemaker, and Herman Jackson, a plant foreman. 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Randy Jackson, 64, lost more than 100 pounds after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2003. Our mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. They dated for years and have two children together:[21]. [citation needed]. [37][36] Sheriff's deputies broke up an altercation between Randy and Trent. 1. [19] Turner shot at Jackson after he broke into her home to see Swann. [36] Eventually Katherine regained custody of Prince, Paris, and Bigi ("Blanket"). [34] He, Jermaine and Janet objected to the 2011 tribute concert held for Michael, stating that they felt the family's attention should have been focused on Conrad Murray's trial. Lo and Harry Connick Jr. join 'American Idol'. Roman Guitars offers Jackson Custom Shop Guitars , USA Made Randy Rhoads, KV's, Soloists and more, as well as imported Jackson Guitars. This was the perfect way to assure that most of the artists would all be free on a single date. [14] Each week, the teams showcased their creative talents in choreography and their dance skills, and one crew was eliminated by the judges. [2] Jackson had previously filled the role on the band's 1986 album Raised on Radio and its tour. The Jackson College Foundation has numerous academic scholarships available to students on an annual basis. He is the ninth child in the Jackson family.[2]. In 2001, he pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud by failing to list all his vehicular assets. The lead single, "Strobe Light", was released March 16, 2010. [4] Although he was on every Jackson 5 tour since 1972, mainly playing the congas among other instruments, Randy did not officially join the family band until 1975 when they left Motown for CBS Records and older brother Jermaine chose to stay with Motown, prompting Randy to replace him. [12][13][14] On June 28, 1998, Jackson opened up his own record label, Modern Records.[15]. Over the past two decades, Randy Jackson has become a well-known figure in pop culture. [36] Randy, Jermaine, and Janet attempted to take the children with them to Arizona, where it was alleged that Katherine was being held against her will after being kidnapped. As a result of Cowell's departure, Jackson was left as the sole original judge on American Idol. Randy was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson. The couple married on November 5, 1949, and moved into a two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana. He also played with Billy Cobham. [citation needed] Jackson is the manager for the Charlotte-based band Paper Tongues. Genevieve Jackson (born December 3, 1989). In 2009, Randy began working with former Idol finalist Kimberley Locke, producing her 4th album. Oaziaza married and divorced Randy's older brother Jermaine Jackson. [32], Randy attempted to unseat executors John Branca and John McClain and dismiss the will of his brother Michael, which reportedly made their mother Katherine furious. [31], In January 2012, Jackson filed a complaint against Oaziaza, disputing an alleged $500,000 owed in child support. [16] On August 16, 2018, Randy and Janet announced that Rhythm Nation Records was partnering with independent music publisher, distributor and label Cinq Music. [2] The Jackson 5 officially changed their name to the Jacksons when they signed with Epic in part because Motown owned the name "Jackson 5". With the help of Jackson, they signed with a major label, A&M/Octone Records. The lead single, "Strobe Light", was released March 16, 2010. [15], Jackson's first marriage, to Elizabeth Jackson, was dissolved in 1990; they had one daughter named Taylor. [7] He participated in the Jacksons' Destiny World Tour from 1979 to 1980, the Triumph Tour in 1981, Victory Tour in 1984, and the band's later projects. The Jackson 5 (sometimes stylized as the Jackson 5ive), later known as the Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family.The group was founded in 1965 in Gary, Indiana, by brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, with younger brothers Marlon and Michael joining soon after.. [6] In February 2010, Jackson participated in We Are the World 25 for Haiti as part of the chorus. Randall Darius Jackson[1] (born June 23, 1956) is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. Randy was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson.Nicknamed "Little Randy", Jackson is the ninth child of the Jackson family and youngest of the brothers. This is an open post where you can discuss any subject matter. They have three children, Stevanna, Genevieve, and Randy Jr. He stated in a February 2008 television commercial that he has type 2 diabetes. In 2009, Randy began working with former Idol finalist Kimberley Locke, producing her 4th album. "Randy Jackson is executive producer of 'America's Best Dance Crew. Jackson has been the first choice for many players for a generation. Jackson recently told Tiffany Haddish that he … [24][25] He was sentenced to 30 days in a mental hospital, Pine Grove Hospital, in Canoga Park[26][27] and ordered to serve the remainder of his probation and enroll in a year-long domestic violence rehabilitation program. Jackson played numerous times in Ponty's backing band. Jackson began his career in the 1980s as a session musician playing bass guitar for an array of jazz, pop, rock, and R&B performers. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Jackson was only two years old when the Jackson 5 was formed and thus not an original member. Jackson has recorded, produced, or toured with many well-known artists and bands, ranging from Mariah Carey (he has worked with her throughout her career, been her musical director for a number of her tours; he has formed part of her band during numerous performances including Live 8 in London in 2005) to 'N Sync, Whitney Houston, (produced) Dionne Farris' (critically acclaimed debut CD, Wild-Seed Wild-Flower), Céline Dion, Fergie (dating back to her days in Wild Orchid), Stryper,[5] and Madonna (he played some bass on her album Like a Prayer although not on the single of the same name). Randy, 59, joined the famed Jacksons when his older brother, Jermaine Jackson, left the group to remain with Motown Records in the 1970s. His credits as a session musician range from playing with Aldo Nova, George Benson, Blue Öyster Cult, Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Bolton, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Billy Cobham, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, Ernie Isley, Billy Joel, Brent Bourgeois, Journey, Richard Marx, George Michael, Stevie Nicks, Imogen Heap, Bruce Springsteen, and Roger Waters to playing at the Grand Ole Opry with The Charlie Daniels Band. He also gives behind-the-scenes information on American Idol on the internet radio station Artist Underground. Jackson was the bass guitarist on the 1991 self-titled Divinyls album (which features the song "I Touch Myself") as well as featured bassist on several tracks of Tracy Chapman's 1992 release, Matters of the Heart. [2], In January 1991, Jackson was charged with battery for beating his wife Eliza Shaffy and their 14-month-old daughter Steveanna. The cover headline read: "Randy Jackson Walks Again: Talks About His Future."[6]. He was part of the Jacksons' 2001 reunion at Madison Square Garden, but did not appear as an official cast member in their 2009 A&E reality series The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. 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They have a daughter together, Stevanna Jackson (born June 17, 1990). [2] The group released only one album before breaking up. His role was originally going to be reduced to that of a mentor, so the 2013 season would have all new judges,[9] but it was later decided that he would remain as a judge for season 12. In June 1980, he appeared on the cover of the weekly African-American newsmagazine Jet. He was left out when the Jackson 5 were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997; only the five original members were inducted. He was notably on the first solo album by famed session guitarist Steve Lukather. [10] On May 9, 2013, Jackson announced that he would be leaving American Idol after twelve seasons due to him wanting to focus on other business ventures. He moved to Italy in the late 1980s and played on a record by Italian pop star Zucchero. On April 7 & 8, Smooth Jazz JJZ presents Remembering Chuck Loeb. [28] Disappointed that Jackson received no jail time, Shaffy filed for divorce. In 2014, Riker filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences; it was finalized in 2019. The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit organization focusing on mammalian genetics research to advance human health. Jackson plays congas, percussion, keyboards, piano, bass, and guitar, among other instruments. Jackson played on Journey's 1986 album Raised on Radio. This article presents the discography of The Jackson 5 (currently known as The Jacksons), an American family band from Gary, Indiana.Founding group members Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers, which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers.. The record, Zucchero and the Randy Jackson Band, was produced by Corrado Rustici who played guitar with Jackson on many albums in the early 1980s. Randy is best known as a former member of his family band the Jacksons. [11] On September 3, 2013, it was announced that Jackson would replace Jimmy Iovine as the in-house mentor on American Idol. Jackson is the manager for the Charlotte-based band Paper Tongues. Jackson married Eliza Shaffy in August 1989; they divorced in 1992. [23] In November 1991, Jackson was arrested after Shaffy phoned the police to report that the beatings did not stop. This song was the fourth track on Aretha's 1986 album titled Aretha. [35], The three siblings were later involved in an event where Katherine lost custody of Michael's children due to suspicion that she was "prevented from acting as a guardian because of the acts of third parties". The recording took place on the night of the American Music Awards, January 28th, 1985. [17], American bassist, singer, record producer, For other people named Randy Jackson, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Journey Reveal Lineup Changes, Randy Jackson's Return", "Randy Jackson No Longer American Idol Judge", "Simon Cowell tweets Randy Jackson 'back on Idol, Randy Jackson is Leaving 'American Idol' After This Season, Official: J. In May 2020, Jackson was rehired as bassist for Journey following their sudden split with legacy member Ross Valory. Jackson also hosts a radio top 40 countdown known as Randy Jackson's Hit List,[7] which is syndicated by Westwood One. [16], In 2003, Jackson lost 114 pounds (52 kilograms) following gastric bypass surgery. Starting a Family. Jackson was a featured bass guitarist on five songs on Maze's 1989 "Silky Soul" album. In 1995, Jackson married Erika Riker, with whom he has two children, a daughter named Zoe and a son named Jordan. [5], On February 4, 1980, Jackson was seriously injured in a car crash in Hollywood, California. The album's release was preceded by the single "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" sung by Paula Abdul. While his brothers toured, Jackson honed his skills as a musician, mastering piano and the bongos. If you have questions about applying for scholarships through the Jackson College Foundation, please e-mail Cindy Gilmore or call at 517.787.0244. In February 2010, Jackson participated in We Are the World 25 for Haiti as part of the chorus. From 1986 to 1987, he was a session musician for the rock group Journey. [19], In 1986, Jackson met Alejandra Oaziaza. Learn more at Biography.com. Jackson is best known from his appearances as the longest-serving judge on American Idol and executive producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew. In the early 1980s, he played on three albums for Jean-Luc Ponty and with the rock band Taxxi. Jackson can be seen in the song's video. [10], After recording 2300 Jackson Street, the group disbanded and focused on separate projects in 1990. [2] In 2020 it was revealed that he had a daughter named Journey Riche Jackson. Randy is currently a co-partner with his sister, Janet Jackson, at her independent record label Rhythm Nation Records. [26], Jackson filed for bankruptcy in 1996. Singer Randy Jackson enjoyed music success in the 1970s and '80s, first performing with The Jackson 5, and then as a member of the Jacksons. In the 1980s, Jackson dated Bernadette Swann (née Robi), Lynn Swann's ex-wife. He has also worked as an executive, spending eight years as vice president of artists and repertoire (A&R) at Columbia Records and four years heading A&R at MCA Records. [8][9] He did contribute backing vocals with Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine for Michael's This Is It. That same year, Jackson also played bass on Bruce Springsteen's song "Human Touch.". Nicknamed "Little Randy", Jackson is the ninth child of the Jackson family and youngest of the brothers. He moved on to work in music production and as A&R at Columbia Records and MCA Records. [37] Footage of the event appeared to show the siblings storming the house and Janet trying to take Paris's phone. Randy was not an original member of the Jackson 5, first appearing live with his brothers in 1971[3] at a Christmas show the Jackson 5 held for blind children. [12] He departed the series for good in November 2014. In 1985, Keith Richards was asked to provide music for the Whoopi Goldberg comedy vehicle Jumpin' Jack Flash. [2] Jackson was only two years old when the Jackson 5 was formed and thus not an original member. Richards assembled an all-star band which included Aretha Franklin on piano and lead vocals and Jackson on bass guitar. He graduated from Southern University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in music.[3][4]. In addition to singing and playing on the Jacksons' recordings, he worked with Michael on his album Off the Wall. Randy is the youngest Jackson brother and the second-youngest Jackson sibling before his sister Janet Jackson. This page was last edited on 14 March 2021, at 06:51. [29] He was ordered to surrender his shares in Modern Records Inc.[30] In May 1998, an arrest warrant was issued when Jackson failed to turn over the stock. Quicy Jones was lined up as the producer, and Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie were the song writers. [20] Turner decided not to press charges in order to avoid bad press. In the late 1980s, Jackson was still doing sessions. [3] At age 16, he co-wrote the Jacksons' most successful single on Epic, "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" with Michael. On March 11, 2008, Jackson released an album produced entirely by himself, titled Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. Thanks in large part to American Idol, the former judge is seen as an expert voice in the world of music.More recently, though, Randy has been garnering attention for his slimmer figure. [32][33] He claimed he had never been served for the initial paternity lawsuit, instead claiming that the matter had been settled in 1993. [17] On August 17, 2018, Janet Jackson's "Made for Now" was released, co-written by Randy. [13], Jackson produced America's Best Dance Crew, an American group dance competition and reality television show, which premiered on February 7, 2008 on MTV and was cancelled in 2010 due to declining ratings. [18] He was physically abusive, so Swann sought refuge at the home of her friend Tina Turner (Swann previously dated Turner's son). Jackson Guitars are consistently top-shelf guitars. He performed on the singles "Bang Bang Bang", "Open Arms", and "Dreaming on a World". [11] The same year, he co-founded Total Multimedia Inc. with former Iron Butterfly bass player Philip Taylor Kramer to develop data compression techniques for CD-ROMs. This post will not be censored or moderated. He also performed on several of Kenny G's albums. His production/songwriting work in the San Francisco Bay Area with Narada Michael Walden and Walter Afanasieff led Jackson to be in demand as a producer as well. 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[32] His absence at the paternity proceedings resulted in a default judgment in Oaziaza's favor. Steven Randall Jackson Jr. (born October 3, 1992). [citation needed], Starting in 2002, Jackson was one of the panel judges on the Fox Network reality television series American Idol, along with Paula Abdul (2002–2009), Simon Cowell (2002–2010), Kara DioGuardi (2009–2010), Ellen DeGeneres (2010), Jennifer Lopez (2011–2012), Steven Tyler (2011–2012), Nicki Minaj (2013), Mariah Carey (2013), and Keith Urban (2013). [22] He pleaded no contest to the charge,[23] was placed on two years' probation and ordered to enroll in a domestic violence program, but didn't comply. [2][3] After this split, Jackson formed his own band, Randy & the Gypsys. The competition continued until the sole winning dance crew was awarded the title of America's Best Dance Crew, and a cash prize of $100,000. [8] Every week, Jackson counts down his top 30 Urban AC and Mainstream AC hits. Randy married Eliz Shaffe in 1989. 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