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Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer)

Randy Jackson, American singer-songwriter and dancer

Born
October 29, 1961
Age in 2026
65
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Birth year
1961

About Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer)

Steven Randall Jackson (born October 29, 1961) is an American singer and songwriter. He is the ninth child and youngest son in the Jackson family. Randy is the youngest Jackson brother and the second-youngest Jackson sibling before his sister Janet. Randy is a former member of his family band the Jacksons, which he joined after his brother Jermaine left the group (then named the Jackson 5). He was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for his work on the 1980 studio album Triumph at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards. == Early life == Steven Randall Jackson was born on October 29, 1961, at St Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana, to Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson. Nicknamed "Little Randy", he is the ninth child of the Jackson family, after Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Brandon (Marlon's twin, who died shortly after birth), and Michael, and he is the youngest of the brothers. His sister Janet was born in 1966. Because he was only three years old when the Jackson 5 was formed in 1965, he was not an original member of the group. == Career == === The Jacksons === Jackson first appeared live with his brothers in 1971 at a Christmas show the Jackson 5 held for blind children.

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Career and life highlights

Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer) timeline

  1. As he was only 3-years-old when the Jackson 5 was first formed in 1965, he was not originally a member of the group.
  2. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his work on the 1980 studio album Triumph.

The world when Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer) was born

Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer) was born in 1961. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1961

  • #1 song"Tossin' and Turnin'" – Bobby Lewis
  • Top movieWest Side Story
  • Top TV showGunsmoke
  • Best-selling bookCatch-22 – Joseph Heller

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentRoger Maris hits 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's record
  • Top headlineYuri Gagarin becomes the first person in space
  • Technology milestoneYuri Gagarin becomes first human in space
  • Defining fadSurfing culture
  • Notable inventionValium
  • World population3.08 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJohn F. Kennedy
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population183.7M

1961 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19612026
Gas$0.31$3.45/gal
Average home$12,500$435,000
Average income$7,600$67,500
Minimum wage$1.15$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$0.69$11.95
Postage stamp$0.04$0.73
Population183.7M341 million

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