Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson is an American musician and television personality. He is best known for being a judge on American Idol from 2002 to 2014. Jackson has also played in a variety of bands, working as a session musician and filling in when bands needed him. He also worked for Columbia Records and MCA Records in A&R. Jackson has been married twice and has three children.

Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Paula Abdul pose for photographers as Clarkson is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Paula Abdul Changed Her Flight to Be at Kelly Clarkson's Walk of Fame Induction — and Made it Just in Time!

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Randy Jackson Reveals How He's Maintained 100 Lb. Weight Loss 18 Years After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Paula Abdul on American Idol — and Why Simon and Randy Still Make Up Her Dream Judging Panel

Randy Jackson rejoins Journey

Reunited! Randy Jackson Rejoins Journey as Official Bassist: 'The Boys Are Back'

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Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson

Simon Cowell Tells Kelly Clarkson His 'One Wish' Is to Work with Original 'American Idol' Judges Again

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'American Idol' 's Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul & Randy Jackson Will Reunite on Kelly Clarkson's Show

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Randy Jackson Settles Divorce 4 Years After His Estranged Wife Erika Riker Filed: Report

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Watch Paul McCartney, Bono and Adam Levine Lead Star-Studded Video in Fight Against Climate Change

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10 Celebrities Who Were Honest About Having Weight Loss Surgery

And So We Say Goodbye to 'American Idol' : The PEOPLE Review

Randy Jackson's Wife Files for Divorce

5 Things to Look Forward to Seeing on the 'American Idol' Finale

'American Idol' : Randy Jackson Returns as the Top 10 Girls Perform

Keith Urban: I Want to Return as a Judge on 'American Idol'

'American Idol' : Readers Take Sides in Kree Harrison vs. Candice Glover

Randy Jackson Leaving 'American Idol' After 12 Years

Harry Connick Jr.: Is He 'American Idol' 's $600-Million Man?

'American Idol' : Top 4 Take On Top Hits and Standards

'American Idol' : Angie Miller & Amber Holcomb Jump Ahead

'American Idol' 's All-Female Top 5 Face Elimination

'American Idol' : Top 5 Take On Music's Biggest Divas

'American Idol' : First All-Female Top 5?

'American Idol' : Did Candice Glover Have the Best Performance in Show History?

'American Idol' : Lazaro Arbos Flubs Lyrics Again

'American Idol' Sends Devin Velez Home on Elimination Night

'American Idol' 's Top Eight Take On Motown Classics

Keith Urban: I Don't Ever Want to Humiliate 'American Idol' Contestants

'American Idol' 's Top 9 Take On Beatles Songs

'American Idol' : Top 10 Revealed

'American Idol' Reveals Its Top 20

'American Idol' Reveals Its Top 10 Women

'American Idol' : Sudden-Death Round Begins for Men

'American Idol' : Women Face Sudden-Death Round

'American Idol' Channels 'The Hunger Games'

'American Idol' : It's a Guys' Night in Hollywood

Steven Tyler Auditions in Drag for 'American Idol'

'American Idol' Discovers Big Talent in Texas and California

'American Idol' Auditions in Baton Rouge Are (Almost) Drama-Free

Nicki Minaj Storms Off 'American Idol' Set in Charlotte, N.C.

'American Idol' 's New Judges Should Try Harder, Says PEOPLE's TV Critic

'American Idol' 's New Judges Make Their Debut

Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson & 'American Idol' Crew Share Season 12 Excitement

'American Idol' Results Have Jennifer Lopez Shouting 'This Is Crazy'

'American Idol' 's Top 7 Shine with Recent Hits

'American Idol' 's Deandre Brackensick Eliminated After '80s Night

'American Idol' : Top 10 Face Elimination

'American Idol' : Top 10 Take On Billy Joel

'American Idol' Airs Jermaine Jones's Elimination for Legal Trouble

'American Idol' Reveals Its Top 13

'American Idol' : Top 12 Women Take the Stage

'American Idol' 's Top 13 Men Perform

'American Idol' : 14 Contestants Advance to Top 24

'American Idol' 's Top 42 Revealed in Las Vegas

'American Idol' Contestants Fall Ill During Group Round

'American Idol' : Symone Black Recovers From Fall for Group Round

'American Idol' : Hollywood Week Begins

'American Idol' : Will Lauren Gray Follow in Carrie Underwood's Footsteps?

Britney Spears Lookalike Wows Judges on 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez Will Be 'Tougher' Next Season on 'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez 'Rising Above' Divorce, Randy Jackson Says

Jennifer Lopez: I Was Worn Down at End of 'Idol'

PEOPLE TV Critic: How to Make 'Idol' Fun Again

Ryan Seacrest and Jennifer Lopez: 'Idol' Will Be an 'All New Show'

Randy Jackson to Simon: Date Someone Your Own Age

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Randy Jackson Gets Creepy Birthday Gift from Simon Cowell

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Paula, Randy & Ryan Unveil Her New Single