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Zebra Frontman Randy Jackson Featured on LIMEHOF Podcast

By tom needham

The latest episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Podcast features rock legend and LIMEHOF Inductee Randy Jackson, frontman of the iconic band Zebra. Known for his soaring vocals, guitar mastery, and songwriting, Jackson shares the story behind Zebra’s meteoric rise and lasting impact on rock music.

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Zebra exploded onto the scene in 1983 with their self-titled debut album, which became Atlantic Records’ fastest-selling debut, featuring classics like “Who’s Behind the Door?” and “Tell Me What You Want.” Influenced by bands like Led Zeppelin and Yes, Zebra stood out for their musicianship and electrifying live shows.

In the episode, Jackson reflects on Zebra’s early days, and the vital role Long Island rock clubs and radio played in launching their career. He also shares insights into the band’s creative process and lasting legacy.

Listen now to the full episode of the LIMEHOF Podcast featuring Randy Jackson.

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Tom Needham is a versatile producer, director, and radio host with over 30 years in the entertainment industry. He is the executive producer and host of The Sounds of Film, the nation’s longest-running film and music themed radio show, and directed ‘Countdown to X-Day,’ which won Best Documentary at the Long Island Film Festival. Needham also produced the Manhattan cable show New York Jazz.
Active in the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Needham serves on its Board of Directors as Vice Chairman, as well as chairman of the Education Board and Nominations Committee. He is also the executive director of the LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival.
Tom is the executive producer and host of both the LIMEHOF Podcast and the SOUNDS Podcast which features fresh conversations with renowned filmmakers, composers, authors, politicians, artists, scientists, and philosophers along with archival interviews from his long-running radio show.

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