JACKSON made his mark on American Idol where he judged contestants on their singing ability for 12 years.

Fans will recognize Randy Jackson if they were avid watchers of American Idol from 2002 to 2014, but he also now stars in Name That Tune.

Randy Jackson attended the American Idol XIII Finale at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 21, 2014, in Los Angeles, California

Randy Jackson attended the American Idol XIII Finale at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 21, 2014, in Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Getty

Who is Randy Jackson?

Randy Jackson is an American bassist, television personality, record producer, and music manager.

Born on June 23, 1956, Jackson is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Jackson attended the Southern University, where he studied music.

He’s also worked as an executive producer for the competitive dance reality TV show America’s Best Dance Crew.

Before joining the television industry, Jackson was a music industry veteran.

Performing as a bassist with numerous music legends such as Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, the band Journey, and Aretha Franklin.

What is Randy Jackson’s net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jackson is worth $50 million.

His salary with American Idol was about $10 million per season.

A large portion of his wealth was accumulated due to his time on American Idol, as well as his work with MTV and other musical artists.

Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest speak onstage during FOX's American Idol: The Farewell Season finale

Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest speak onstage during FOX’s American Idol: The Farewell Season finaleCredit: Getty

Is Randy Jackson married and does he have any children?

Randy Jackson’s first wife was Elizabeth Jackson. However, their marriage dissolved in 1990.

The couple shares a daughter, Taylor, from the marriage. Taylor was born in 1989.

In 1995, Jackson wed Erika Riker.

The pair had two children together, Zoe and Jordan, during their marriage.

The couple was together for 18 years before their divorce was finalized in 2019.



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