Randy Jackson siblings are nine. They are Rebbie Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Brandon Jackson, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
Randy Jackson siblings: Who are the siblings of Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson, a prominent American musician, record producer and former “American Idol” judge has nine siblings.
- Rebbie Jackson: The oldest among the siblings is Rebbie Jackson whose real name is Maureen Reillette Jackson-Brown. She was born on the 29th of May, 1950. She is an American singer who came to the limelight in 1984 with her first album, “Centipede” under the MCA Records with whom she signed a record deal in 1983. Other songs attributed to her include, “Reaction(1986), and “R U Tuff Enuff(1988)”. She is currently married to Nathaniel Brown with whom she has three children, Stacee, Yashi and Austin.
- Jackie Jackson: She is the second among the siblings. He is a guitarist, songwriter and singer whose real name is Sigmund Esco “Jackie” Jackson. He was born on the 4th of May, 1951 and was the leader of the Jackson 5 band. The band rose to stardom with pop hits like, “I want You Back, ABC and I’ll Be There”. He later began a solo career and is well known for leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
- Tito Jackson: Out of the nine siblings, Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson is the third in the Jackson family. He is a guitarist and musician and was part of the Jackson 5 group which was signed to Motown Records. He and his brothers changed from Jackson 5 to The Jacksons. They released hit singles such as, “Shake Your Body(Down to the Ground) and Can You Feel It”. He later went into solos where he released his maiden album, “Tito Jackson” in 1983. He is currently a Grammy award winning musician and is a father of three sons, Taj, Taryll and TJ.
- Jermaine Jackson: Born as Jermaine La Juane Jackson on the 11th of December, 1954, Jermaine is the second vocalist after his brother, Michael of the Jackson 5. He contributed to some of the group’s biggest hits, including “I’ll Be There” and “She’s a River I’ve Been Crossing”. In 1976, he pursued a solo career where he launched successful albums like, “My Name Is Jermaine(1976)” and “Let’s Get Serious(1980)”. He is a Grammy award winning musician and has been nominated for many awards, including an American Music Award and a Soul Train Music Award.
Randy Jackson siblings: Meet Toya, Marlon, Brandon, Michael and Janet Jackson
- La Toya Jackson: Toya is the fifth among nine siblings. She was born in Gary, Indiana on the 29th of May, 1956 as La Toya Yvonne Jackson. She pursued a solo career after performing with her family, often appearing on their television show, “The Jacksons”. She was taking dance and piano lessons while recording songs in her teens. Her hit songs include, “Heart Don’t Lie(1984)”, “Just Wanna Dance(1984)”, and “Baby You’re the Best(1985)”. She has also been featured in many films and television shows, including “Armed & Famous(2007)”, “The Masked Singer(2019)” et cetera.
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- Marlon Jackson: He was born as Marlon David Jackson on the 12th of March, 1957. He was the sixth child of the Jackson family. He played congas and tambourine for the Jackson 5. Unlike his siblings, he struggled in the music industry so he branched to acting. He appeared in films and television shows, including, “The Jacksons: An American Dream(1992)”, etc. He is currently managing a Non Governmental organisation known as Study Peace Foundation, which promotes peace and unity globally.
- Brandon Jackson: He was the deceased son of Joe and Katherine Jackson. He was born a twin to Marlon Jackson but died 8 to 24 hours after birth due to respiratory failure. His death affected his twin so badly.
- Michael Jackson: He was the most popular among the siblings and was famously regarded as the “King of Pop”. He was initially part of the Jackson 5 before pursuing a solo career. He became well known and his music sold out so well after his death. He was born as Michael Joseph Jackson as the seventh child of the Jackson Family in Gary Indiana on the 29th of August, 1958. His first album as a soloist was “Got To Be There” before he went on to release many other albums that gained widespread recognition like, “Off the Wall(1979)”, “Thriller(1982)” and many others. He was known for his distinctive stage shows and signature moonwalk dance moves. He struggled with his health and died of propofol overdose at the age of 50 in 2009.
- Janet Jackson: She is the eighth child of the Jackson family and was born on the 16th of May, 1966 as Janet Damita Jo Jackson. She is a famous American actress, songwriter, singer and dancer who is known for her choreography and lyrical style which connects with most listeners’ social needs. As an actress, she has featured on “The Jacksons” television series which began in 1976 and starred in movies like “Good Times, Poetic Justice, Fame and Different Strokes”. Her first recording contract was with A&M Records in 1982, then with Virgin Records in 1991. She is among the world’s leading music artists with over 100 million records sold, 23 American Music Awards, 22 Billboard Music Awards and 10 Grammy Awards.
Background of Randy Jackson
Steven Randall Steven, popularly known as Randy Jackson was born as Steven Randall Jackson on the 29th of October, 1961 to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He was born in Gary, Indiana, U.S.A and was the second youngest among his parents’ nine children. At the age of 13, he started playing the bass guitar.
In the 1980s, Randy became a record executive for both CBS and MCA Records. He was also a judge on American Idol, a Fox Reality show for 12 sessions. Aside from American Idol, he has been a guest judge for Australia’s Got Talent, and The X Factor.
Movies of Randy Jackson
In addition to music, he was well known for his acting prowess. He has featured in movies like, “Cool Runnings(1993)”, “The Truth About Cats & Dogs(1996)”, “Soul Men(2008)”, The Simpsons(2010)”, A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!(2010)” et cetera. He was also the executive producer of the television series based on the life of his family, “The Jacksons: An American Dream(1992)”.
Achievements of Randy Jackson
Jackson has achieved so much success in his 62 years of living. Below is a list of some of his notable accomplishments.
- He played the bass guitar on the track, “State of Independence” in the Michael Jackson’s Pepsi New Generation music video special in 1984.
- He was the longest serving judge on the American Idol reality show from 2002 to 2013.
- He is a philanthropist. He is the mastermind behind the Music for Life Alliance, a charity that aims to promote music therapy to children with cancer. He has also donated millions of dollars to other charities, including the American Red Cross, and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
He has achieved so many amazing results but these are just a few examples.
