Rockwell

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. Other relatives include half-siblings Redfoo, Rhonda Ross Kendrick and 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. The song became a RIAA gold-certified

Personal life Rockwell is the son of Berry Gordy. Rockwell's paternal half-sister is actress Rhonda Ross Kendrick, the eldest child of Diana Ross. He is also related to the group LMFAO through his half-brother Redfoo (Stephen Kendal Gordy, son of Berry Gordy and Nancy Leiviska) and his nephew Sky Blu (Skyler Austen Gordy, son of his half-brother Berry Gordy IV and his wife Valerie Robeson).

In July 2010, Rockwell married Nicole Moore. In 2013, he filed for divorce.

Rockwell has also been involved in various charitable organizations over the years, such as the Special Olympics, the American Cancer Society, and the United Negro College Fund.

Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions CertificationsUS US R&B CAN UK Captured Release date: January 15, 1985 Label: Motown12052——— The Genie Release date: 1986 Label: Motown—59———"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Singles TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbumUS CAN NZ SWI UK 1983 2 1 31214 2 5 3 6 US: Gold UK: Platinum Somebody's Watching Me"Obscene Phone Caller"198435 9——————79"Taxman"————————88"Knife"—————————"He's a Cobra"1985108 65———————Captured"Peeping Tom"——21——————"Tokyo"—————————"Carmé"1986—46———————The Genie"Grow-Up!"—————————"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

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