Randy Jackson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Randy Jackson
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 29, 1961(1961-10-29)
Age	63
Birthplace	Gary
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Scorpio

Randy Jackson Biography

Randy Jackson is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on October 29, 1961 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Singer famous for being a talented multi-instrumentalist in the 70’s pop band The Jackson 5, playing drums, guitar, keyboard and a variety of other instruments. He was the youngest of the brothers in the group and co-wrote one of the group’s biggest hits, “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground).”

He sang in The Jackson 5 alongside his older brother and future King of Pop Michael Jackson.

Randy was not an original member of the Jackson 5, first officially appearing 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, mainly playing the congas among other instruments, Randy did not officially join the family band until 1975 when they left Motown for CBS Records and older brother Jermaine chose to stay with Motown, prompting Randy to replace him. The Jackson 5 officially changed their name to the Jacksons when they signed with Epic due in part to the fact Motown owned the name the Jackson 5. At the age of 16, he co-wrote the Jacksons’ most successful single on Epic, “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” with Michael.

Jackson plays congas, percussion, keyboards, piano, bass, and guitar among other instruments. In addition to singing and playing on the Jacksons’ recordings, he worked with Michael on his Off the Wall album. Jackson participated in the Jacksons’ Destiny World Tour from 1979 to 1980, the Triumph Tour in 1981, Victory Tour in 1984, and in the band’s later projects.

He was married to Eliz Shaffe from 1989 to 1991. He has three children, Stevanna, Genevieve, and Randy Jr.

Randy Jackson Net Worth

Randy Jackson is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Randy Jackson 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born to Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson in Gary, Indiana. He made his live debut as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1971.

He was involved in a serious car accident in February 1980 and appeared on the cover of Jet magazine four months later.

Steven Randall Jackson (born October 29, 1961) is an American singer- songwriter, musician, and dancer. Randy is best known as a former member of his family band, the Jacksons. Randy is the youngest Jackson brother, and the second-youngest Jackson sibling after his sister Janet Jackson. He is the eighth child in the Jackson family.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Randy Jackson height 5 feet 8 inches Randy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Randy Jackson Dating?

According to our records, Randy Jackson married to Eliz Shaffe. As of December 1, 2023, Randy Jackson’s is not dating anyone.

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In January 1991, Jackson was charged with beating his wife Eliza Shaffy and their 14-month-old daughter Steveanna Jackson. Jackson pleaded no contest to the battery charge. He was placed on two years of probation and ordered to enroll in a domestic violence program, but he didn’t comply. In November 1991, Jackson was arrested after Shaffy phoned the police to report that the beatings had not stopped. Jackson was sentenced to serve 30 days in a mental hospital, Pine Grove Hospital, in Canoga Park. He was also ordered to serve the remainder of his probation and enroll in a year-long domestic violence rehabilitation program. Disappointed that Jackson didn’t receive jail time, Shaffy filed for divorce.

Facts & Trivia

Randy Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Randy Jackson celebrates birthday on October 29 of every year.

Jackson filed for bankruptcy in 1996. He was ordered to surrender his shares in Modern Records Inc. In May 1998, an arrest warrant was issued when Jackson failed to turn over the stock. In 2001, Randy pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud by failing to list all his vehicular assets.

What disease does Randy Jackson have?

The former American Idol judge underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2003 after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Was Randy Jackson related to Michael Jackson?

A: No. Randy Jackson, one of the judges for Fox television’s “American Idol” talent show, is not related to anyone in Michael Jackson’s family. Jackson, a Louisiana native, is a natural for judging talent on one of America’s top talent shows. He studied music at Southern University at Baton Rouge, La.

Why did Randy Jackson leave American Idol?

On May 9, 2013, Jackson announced that he would be leaving American Idol after twelve seasons due to him wanting to focus on other business ventures.

How did American Idol judge Randy Jackson lose weight?

Jackson recently told Tiffany Haddish that he suffered from emotional eating and had to go through a “food divorce.” The Name That Tune star underwent gastric bypass surgery and made changes to his lifestyle, allowing him to keep the weight off over the past two decades.

Is Randy Jackson related to Janet Jackson?

Steven Randall Jackson (born October 29, 1961) is an American singer- songwriter, musician, and dancer. Randy is best known as a former member of his family band the Jacksons. Randy is the youngest Jackson brother and the second-youngest Jackson sibling before his sister Janet Jackson.