Unknown facts of popular 'American Idol'Judge - Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson played bass for Bruce Springsteen's albums "Human Touch" and "Lucky Town" both released in 1992.
Randy Jackson played bass guitar for Tracy Chapman's 1992 album "Matters of the Heart".
Randy Jackson helped "Journey" front man Steve Perry in knitting a band for his solo album "For the Love of Strange Medicine" released in 1994.
Randy Jackson played keyboard and bass on Whitney Houston's first two albums.
Randy Jackson performed on Celine Dion's first English-language album "Unison".
Randy Jackson played bass on Bob Dylan's albums "Down in the Groove" and "Under the Red Sky".
Randy Jackson performed with Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia.
Randy Jackson joined Italian pop star Zucchero and produced one of Zucchero's biggest hits, "Donne".
Randy Jackson has been the musical director for Mariah Carey on her several tours. He also played in her band at Live 8 in London in 2005.
Randy Jackson played bass for Madonna on her #1 hit "Like a Prayer".
Randy Jackson also played for several high-profile artists Jean-Luc Ponty, Aretha Franklin, Roger Waters, George Michael, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Blue Oyster Cult, Herbie Hancock, Richard Marx, Billy Joel, Michael Bolton, Billy Joel, Narada Michael Walden, Bon Jovi, Walter Afanasieff, Kenny G, Elton John, and Beyonce's "Destiny's Child".
Randy Jackson was a vice president of A&R at Columbia Records for eight years.
Randy Jackson was a senior vice president of A&R at MCA Records for four years.

