Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer) facts for kids
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Steven Randall Jackson
October 29, 1961 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
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| Years active | 1971–present |
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Steven Randall Jackson (born on October 29, 1961) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is famous for being part of the Jackson family, a very musical family. Randy is the youngest brother in the Jackson family. He is also the second youngest of all the Jackson siblings, just before his sister Janet.
Randy used to be a member of his family's band, the Jacksons. He joined the group after his older brother Jermaine left. The band was known as the Jackson 5 back then. Randy was even nominated for a Grammy Award for his work. This was for the 1980 album called Triumph.
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Randy Jackson's Early Life
Randy Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. His parents are Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson. People sometimes called him "Little Randy." He is the ninth child in the Jackson family and the youngest of the brothers. When the Jackson 5 band first started in 1965, Randy was only 3 years old. Because of his young age, he was not an original member of the group.
Randy Jackson's Music Career
Joining The Jacksons
Randy first performed live with his brothers in 1971. This was at a special Christmas show for children who were blind. He went on every Jackson 5 tour starting in 1972. During these tours, he mainly played the congas and other instruments.
Randy officially joined the family band in 1975. This happened when the band left Motown Records to join CBS Records. His older brother Jermaine decided to stay with Motown. So, Randy took his place in the group. The Jackson 5 officially changed their name to the Jacksons. This change happened when they signed with Epic Records. Motown Records owned the name "Jackson 5."
When he was 16, Randy helped write a very successful song for the Jacksons. It was called "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)." He wrote it with his brother Michael.
In March 1980, Randy was in a car accident in Hollywood, California. He was seriously hurt. In June 1980, he appeared on the cover of Jet magazine. The headline said, "Randy Jackson Walks Again: Talks About His Future."
Randy can play many instruments. These include congas, percussion, keyboards, piano, bass, and guitar. He sang and played on the Jacksons' songs. He also worked with Michael on his album Off the Wall. Randy was part of several Jacksons' tours. These included the Destiny World Tour (1979-1980) and the Triumph Tour in 1981. He also joined the Victory Tour in 1984.
After the Victory Tour, Randy worked with Lionel Richie. This was for Richie's album Dancing on the Ceiling in 1985. Randy also joined his brothers Jackie, Tito, Marlon, and his sister La Toya. They were part of USA For Africa. They sang in the song "We Are The World." This song was led by Randy's brother Michael, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, and Harry Belafonte.
Randy was not included when the Jackson 5 were honored in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Only the five original members of the band were inducted.
He was part of the Jacksons' reunion in 2001. This event took place at Madison Square Garden. However, he was not an official cast member in their 2009 reality TV show. The show was called The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. He did sing backing vocals with Jackie, Tito, Marlon, and Jermaine. This was for Michael's song "This Is It."
After The Jacksons Band
After recording the album 2300 Jackson Street, the group stopped working together in 1990. Each member then focused on their own projects. After this, Randy started his own band called Randy & the Gypsys. This group released only one album before they broke up. In the same year, he helped start a company called Total Multimedia Inc. He worked with Philip Taylor Kramer, a former bass player from the band Iron Butterfly. Their goal was to create new ways to make data smaller for CD-ROMs. On June 28, 1998, Randy opened his own record label, Modern Records.
Working with Janet Jackson
Randy is currently a partner with his sister, Janet Jackson. They work together at her independent record label, Rhythm Nation Records. On August 16, 2018, Randy and Janet announced a partnership. Rhythm Nation Records teamed up with Cinq Music. Cinq Music is a company that publishes, distributes, and labels music. On August 17, 2018, Janet Jackson's song "Made for Now" was released. Randy helped write this song.
Randy Jackson's Family Life
His Family
Randy Jackson has three children. He married Eliza Shaffy in August 1989. They later divorced in 1992. They have one daughter together, who was born in 1990.
In 1986, Randy met Alejandra Loaiza. They had two children together. These children were born in 1989 and 1992.
Remembering Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's memorial service was held on July 7, 2009. It took place at the Staples Center. To honor Michael, Randy and his brothers served as pallbearers. These brothers were Marlon, Jackie, Jermaine, and Tito. Each brother wore a single sparkly white glove and sunglasses.
Randy Jackson's Music Albums and Songs
Songs Released by Randy
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| "How Can I Be Sure / Love Song For Kids" | 1978 |
With Randy and the Gypsys
Studio Albums
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Songs from Randy & the Gypsys
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| "Perpetrators" | 1989 | Randy & the Gypsys |
| "Love You Honey" |
Promotional Songs
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| "The Love We Almost Had" | 1989 | Randy & the Gypsys |
See also
In Spanish: Randy Jackson (músico) para niños
