Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson (born Steven Randall Jackson on October 29, 1961 in Gary, Indiana) is an African-American singer and musician and a member of the Jacksons. By the time Randy was 11, he had joined his

Randy Jackson (born Steven Randall Jackson on October 29, 1961 in Gary, Indiana) is an African-American singer and musician and a member of the Jacksons. By the time Randy was 11, he had joined his brothers as member of their touring band playing congas.

Randy didn't begin singing, though, until after the Jackson family toured Las Vegas as an act there to revive the Jackson 5's dying career. Randy first got noticed as the straight man to baby sister's Janet's entertaining antics. Randy later joined his brothers as a group member when the Jacksons left Motown for Epic in 1976 after brother Jermaine decided to branch on a full-fledged solo career leaving his brothers behind. Randy released a solo single in 1978 titled "How Can I Be Sure" - it was only charted on the R&B Billboard Charts at number 91. He also appeared on sister LaToya's 1981 album "My Special Love" when he sung a duet in the single "Giving You Up".