Is randy jackson related to michael jackson?

Randy was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson. Nicknamed "Little Randy", Jackson is the ninth child of the Jackson family and youngest of the Jackson brothers. Jackson was only three years old when the Jackson 5 was formed and therefore was not an original member. read more

The Randy Jackson from American Idol is not the same Randy Jackson who's the brother of Michael. Michael did have a brother nicknamed "Randy," but this is not his real name. Randy Jackson, Michael's youngest brother, actually has the first name of Steven. read more