Vicki Randle facts for kids
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Vicki Randle
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Randle performing in 2008
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| Born | December 11, 1954 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, percussion, bass |
| Associated acts | The Tonight Show Band, Primetime Show Band |
Vicki Randle was born on December 11, 1954. She is an American singer, musician, and composer. Vicki is known for playing many instruments, like acoustic guitar, bass, and percussion. She made history as the first permanent female member of The Tonight Show Band. She joined the band when Jay Leno became the host in 1992.
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Vicki Randle's Music Career
Vicki Randle was born in San Francisco, California. She started her music journey as a singer-songwriter and guitarist. She played at popular places like the Bla-Bla Cafe and McCabe's. Vicki also worked with many other female artists. She recorded and toured with musicians such as Cris Williamson and Linda Tillery.
Working with Famous Artists
Vicki Randle has recorded music and toured with many well-known artists. Some of these famous musicians include Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, George Benson, and Celine Dion. She also worked with jazz legends like Herbie Hancock and Branford Marsalis. Vicki appeared in the HBO documentary called Mavis!, which was about Mavis Staples.
Her Time on The Tonight Show
Vicki Randle became a permanent member of The Tonight Show Band in May 1992. She was the first female musician to join the band. She played with the band until May 2009. After that, she continued to work with Jay Leno on his new show, The Jay Leno Show. On this show, she was a musician with Kevin Eubanks' "Primetime Band." The show started on September 14, 2009. When The Jay Leno Show ended in February 2010, Vicki returned to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She stayed with the band until May 2010.
Solo Album and Other Bands
In 2006, Vicki Randle released her first solo album. It was called Sleep City: Lullabies for Insomniacs. The album was produced by Bonnie Hayes. Many talented musicians helped with the album, including Cris Williamson and Nina Gerber.
Vicki is also a member of a rock band called Skip The Needle. This band is made up of all women. In the band, Vicki plays bass and percussion. She is also a co-lead singer and helps write songs. The other members of Skip The Needle are Shelley Doty, Kofy Brown, and Katie Cash.
In 2022, Vicki joined Greg Loiacono's band as a percussionist and singer. She also planned to tour as a bassist with the band MC5. This band is led by guitarist Wayne Kramer.
Where Vicki Randle Lives
Vicki Randle has homes in Venice Beach and Oakland, California.
See also
In Spanish: Vicki Randle para niños
