Rockwell..."Somebody`s Watching Me"

[KnightD12]

Born Kenneth Gordy, Rockwell is the son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. He changed his name so as to avoid charges of nepotism, wanting to make it in the music business on his talent alone. He signed to Motown as a solo artist without his father's knowledge, taking his name from his high school band. His first single, the Michael Jackson-esque "Somebody's Watching Me," which featured backing vocals from both Michael and Jermaine Jackson, shot into the Top Ten, hit number one on the R&B charts, and went gold; only then did he reveal his true identity. This, however, was his peak of success; the follow-up single fizzled, as did his next album.

[KnightD12]

I sure didn`t know Berry Gordy was his Daddy!!

[Edie Antoinette]

Cute boy...this was a cute song too.

[Shelley "SoleMann" King]

That had to be the worst kept secret in music, i knew right away it was Berry Gordy's son, but i sure didn't know about Michael and Jermaine Jacksons connection to the song....I wonder what he is doing now.

[Edie Antoinette]

Yes, true Sole. I always knew, but like you, had no idea that was MJ and JJ in the background. Wow.

[KnightD12]

It just seems odd that his daddy didn`t make sure he got another good song to sing. Maybe Berry wanted him to be a doctor or something instead. Who knows! :)

[Tonya Anderson]

Hey This song is played in those Geico Commercials....LOL!!

[Edie Antoinette]

Bwa ha ha ha ha!!!!!! Tonya you know you crack me up!!!!! LOL