About Rockwell (musician)
Kennedy William Gordy (born March 15, 1964), known professionally as Rockwell, is an American musician. He is best known for his hit single "Somebody's Watching Me", which features an uncredited Michael Jackson on chorus vocals. Gordy is the son of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Other relatives include half-siblings Redfoo, Rhonda Ross Kendrick and half-nephew Sky Blu. == Early life == Kennedy William Gordy is the son of Motown founder and CEO Berry Gordy and Margaret Norton. His father named him Kennedy William after John F. Kennedy and William "Smokey" Robinson. Growing up in Detroit during the peak of Motown's influence, Gordy was immersed in music and show business from an early age. Despite his father's position as Motown's founder, he reportedly sought to establish a career independently, concerned about accusations of nepotism. Gordy arranged his own audition and signed a recording contract with Motown without Berry Gordy's prior knowledge. He adopted the stage name "Rockwell", explaining that he chose it because he believed he "rocked well." == Career == In 1983, Rockwell released his most successful single, "Somebody's Watching Me", with childhood friend Michael Jackson singing the chorus lyrics and Jermaine Jackson singing backing vocals.
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