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 from his former work 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.

Randall Darius Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur, and television personality.

Personal life Jackson was born on June 23, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana the son of Julia, a homemaker, and Herman Jackson, a plant foreman. He graduated from Southern University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in music. 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 daughter named Zoe and a son named Jordan. In 2014, Riker filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences; it was finalized in 2019.

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.

Randy Jackson Musical Artist - Born June 23, 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name Randall Darius Jackson

Nicknames The Dawg, The Emperor

Height 5' 8½" (1.74 m)

Mini Bio (1) Randy Jackson was born on June 23, 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA as Randall Darius Jackson. He is a producer and actor, known for American Idol (2002), Cool Runnings (1993) and The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996). He was previously married to Erika Jackson and Elizabeth.

Erika Jackson (29 December 1995 - 7 February 2019) divorced 2 children F1. Zoe Jackson (1996) M2. Jordan Jackson (1998)

Elizabeth (? - 1990) divorced 1 child F1. Taylor Jackson (1990)

Trade Mark (1) Frequently says "dawg," "pitchy" and "dude"

Played bass for the band Journey.

Played bass for Eddie Money on the "Can't Hold Back" album.

Played bass on the "Journey - Raised on Radio" Tour '86.

Was the musical director for Mariah Carey's 2006 "Adventures of Mimi" tour.

Is a Baptist.

Diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes in 2003.

Son Jordan Jackson (born 1998) with wife Erika Jackson.

Daughter Zoe Jackson (born 1996) with wife Erika Jackson.

Daughter Taylor Jackson (born 1990) with ex-wife Elizabeth Jackson.

Played bass for singer/songwriter Richard Marx.

Release of his book, "Body with Soul: Slash Sugar, Cut Cholesterol and Get a Jump on Your Best Health Ever". [November 2008]

Is a huge Audrey Hepburn fan.

You could sing the phone book!

Man, every time Kelly opened her mouth she gave me chills!

If you asked Simon now, I don't think he could call who's going to win this season. It's a dead heat. Besides, Simon just got lucky!

It's no different than it ever was, it's what we do.

I don't talk to Ryan. We love Paula. I talk to her.