So you wanna be a superstar? You want the fans? The glitz? The glamour? The bling? American Idol judge Randy Jackson has been the man behind the star-making machine for the past 25 years, producing, recording, managing and performing with the biggest names in the music industry, including *NSYNC, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Destiny’s Child, Bon Jovi and Journey, among many others. If anybody knows the music biz, it’s Randy. Now for the first time, Randy reveals his secrets—and those of the industry’s top experts—to making it big in the music industry. With his cool, hip, straightforward style, he’s going to break it all down for you in layman’s terms. He’ll help you find your musical style and how it can mean the difference between scoring a record deal—or going nowhere. He’ll give you the 411 on how to land gigs, network with the industry’s power players, make a blazing hot demo and snag the all-important record deal—all while staying true to yourself.
About the Creator
Randy Jackson, co-host of American Idol, has been a producer and performer in the music industry for over 20 years. For eight years, he was the V.P. of A&R at Columbia Records followed by four years as Senior V.P. of A&R at MCA Records. He lives in Los Angeles.
