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Randy Jackson

Jun 23, 1956 (68 years old) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Randall Darius Jackson (born June 23, 1956) is an American record executive, television presenter and musician, best known as a judge on American Idol from 2002 to 2013.

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. He moved on to work in music production and in the A&R department at Columbia Records and MCA Records. 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 May 2020, Jackson was rehired as bassist for Journey following their sudden split with founding member Ross Valory. Jackson had previously filled the role on the band's 1986 album Raised on Radio and its tour.

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The Simpsons
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Family Guy
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The Bernie Mac Show
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American Dreams
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Name That Tune
Self - Band Leader
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Robots
Watch #2 (voice) (uncredited)
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Kevin Hill
Grundy
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MADtv
Self
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Dr. Vegas
Desmond
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Family Guy Presents: Stewie Kills Lois and Lois Kills Stewie
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