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It only gets mentioned on "American Idol" about once per season, but just in case there is any confusion - yes, judge Randy Jackson played bass for the band Journey (of Steve Perry and "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Separate Ways," etc., etc.) in the 1980s.However, it's not like he was some kind of founding member. For two years, 1986 and 1987, Jackson was a session musician playing bass. A session musician is not a permanent member of a band - it's someone who is available to play at concerts or in studio sessions. He did also play on the album "Raised on Radio," which featured the hits "Girl Can't Help It" and "I'll Be Alright Without You."
It's still pretty cool, but let's not get crazy and act like he's John Paul Jones, Cliff Burton or John Entwistle. Below is the video of "Girl Can't Help It." Randy can be seen several times starting at around the 1:00 mark.
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Journey never really did it for me.
This is such an amateur story. Real people who actually know and follow music and American Idol have known this for years.
Now that's some funny video !
I love seeing how people looked in the 80's.
Journey was a revolving door for personnel. No one else in that video besides Neal Schon was an original member either.
i love journeys don't stop believing
I love Randy as a judge on American Idol. He's so candid but very fair. I loved this video of him in Journey.
What an awesome experience--to play with Steve "the voice" Perry! Steve Perry AS Journey.
Randy sounds a little 'pitchy' on this....
Im sorry Journey is not Journey without steve perry. There is no one like him there never eill be A. you have a good voice but your look just dosent do it. You dont fit.
I so agree Steve Perry made Jorney, there just not right anymore.