Randy Jackson (musician)
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| Randy Jackson | |
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| Birth name | Steven Randall Jackson |
| Born | October 29, 1961 Gary, Indiana, United States |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B, pop, soul, dance, rock |
| Occupations | Singer–songwriter, Musician, Dancer |
| Years active | 1971–2001 |
| Labels | Motown Records, CBS Records |
| Associated acts | The Jackson 5/Jacksons |
Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson (born October 29, 1961) is an American singer and musician, a member of the Jacksons. Nicknamed "Little Randy", he is the youngest of the Jackson brothers, and the second youngest of the nine Jackson siblings, before sister Janet.
Randy was only three when the Jackson 5 was formed and therefore was not an original member. While his brothers toured, he honed his skills as a musician, mastering piano.
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[edit] Personal life
Randy was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph and Katherine Jackson as the eighth child of the Jackson family.
In 1989, Jackson married Eliza Shaffe. On 17 June 1990, Eliza gave birth to their daughter Steveanna. Steveanna Shaffe-Jackson is an aspiring actress/singer, who appeared on Zoey 101. Jackson and Eliza divorced in 1991. During his marriage to Eliza Shaffe, Jackson had an affair with Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, producing daughter Genevieve. After he divorced Shaffe, he continued dating Oaziaza, who gave birth to their son Randy Jr. in 1991. The couple's relationship ended in 1994. A year later, Alejandra married Randy's older brother Jermaine Jackson and had two sons Jaffar Jackson and Jermajesty Jackson.
[edit] Career
[edit] The Jacksons
Randy first appeared live with his brothers at the end of 1971. The event was a Christmas show the Jackson 5 held for blind children. Although he was on every Jackson 5 tour from 1972 forward, Randy didn't officially join the family band until 1975, when they changed their name to The Jacksons and signed with Epic Records. At the age of 16, he co-wrote The Jacksons' most successful single on Epic, “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” with Michael. He is widely thought of as the most talented instrumentalist of the Jackson brothers, playing congas, drums, keyboards, piano, bass, and guitar. In addition to singing and playing on the Jacksons' recordings, he worked with Michael on his Off the Wall album.
In early 1980, Randy was seriously injured in a car crash. In June 1980, he appeared on the cover of the weekly African-American newsmagazine Jet. The cover headline read: "Randy Jackson Walks Again: Talks About His Future."[1]
Jackson was able to participate fully in the Jacksons' 1981 Triumph Tour and in the band's later projects. After the record-setting Victory Tour in 1984, Michael and Marlon left the band. Randy and his remaining three brothers later made one last album, 2300 Jackson Street. He was part of the Jacksons 2001 reunion at Madison Square Garden, but chose not to appear on their 2009 A&E reality series The Jack5ons Family Dynasty.
[edit] After the Jacksons
After one last album with the Jacksons, the group split up for good in 1989. After this split, Jackson formed his own band, Randy & the Gypsys. The group only released one album before breaking up.
In 1998, Jackson opened up his own record label Modern Records. On June 25, 2009, brother Michael died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home. On July 7, 2009, Jackson attended Michael's memorial service along with his brothers and family. Jackson has 3 children.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
[edit] Singles
- 1978 "How Can I Be Sure"/"Love Song for Kids" (featuring Janet Jackson)
- 1989 "Perpetrators"
- 1989 "Love You Honey"
[edit] References
- ^ Jet magazine; June 19, 1980
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