Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson, successful bassist and producer, not to mention judge on TV's hottest talent show American Idol, has worked on over one thousand records turned gold, platinum or multi-platinum. Randy's career started when he landed the bass guitar lead for Journey and has continued with him recording, producing or touring with Mariah Carey, *NSYNC, Madonna and Elton John – just to name a few. As a result of these accomplishments, Randy is one of today's most highly coveted music industry experts. Randy uses MOTIF 7 and 8 keyboards as well as the 02R96 digital mixing console to create the award-winning sounds he's known for.

Biography:

Randy Jackson, a Grammy Award winning producer, is a twenty-year music industry veteran. He started out at the age of 13 playing bass and got his big break when he joined the band Journey. As a musician and producer he also spent eight years, as the V.P. of A&R at Columbia Records followed by four years as Senior V.P. of A&R at MCA Records.

Randy has recorded, toured and performed with the likes of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, *NSYNC, Madonna, Elton John, Destiny's Child and many more.

Randy has worked on over one thousand gold and multi-platinum albums. His contributions have helped to sell over 200 million albums worldwide. With his amazing talent, immense studio knowledge, performing, touring and record company experience, Randy is one of today's most highly coveted music industry experts. Randy is also one of the judges on American Idol.

Gear:

• 02R96

24-bit, 96kHz Digital Mixing Console

• BEX-BS

Billy Sheehan Signature Acoustic Bass

• MOTIF7

76 Key Synth Action

• MOTIF8

88 Key BH Weighted Action

• MSP10 Studio

Powered Monitor Speaker

• TRB5PII

TRB Series Electric Bass, 5-String Neck-thru Bass with Active Electronics