Randy Jackson

Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American bassist, singer, record producer, music manager, A&R executive and television personality. He is best known 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.

• Birth name: Randall Darius Jackson
• Born: ( 1956-06-23) June 23, 1956 (age 64) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
• Genres: Rock, pop, R&B
• Occupation(s): Bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur, television personality
• Instruments: Vocals, bass, keyboards
• Years active: 1983–present
• Labels: Columbia
• Associated acts: Journey, Boston, Brooke White, Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul
• Website: randyjacksonnext.com(archive.org 2012-03-27)