"What kid wouldn't give his right arm to fulfill his wildest dreams"
WHAT does that mean???? Do they take away his freedom in exchange for stardom,
or keep a secret like a double and it is a secret or burden?
Maybe one doesn´t exclude the other and it´s both?
The sacrifice of freedom + keeping a secret like a double = stardom + heavy burden.
You´re right... there were many sentences from different people at the
Memorial that made made me "hmm"... <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? -->
And literally speaking, to give the right arm sounds pretty painful.
What if Rockwell was Michael?Would that make sence when he said"which Kid would not give his arm for a wild life ....or so?I mean the Pepsi accident was in the same year when the song was released,right?.WOuld that make sence ,that there is nothing about Rockwell to be found in these days? <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
What if they replaced them???
Just a thought,tho!!!No attacking please <!-- s:geek: -->:geek:<!-- s:geek: -->
I thought just the same... Rockwell jump -> Michael's boots at some point..
or whether they represent so much of the same, that some genius (disc company / Berry Gordy /...) that they combine into a single human being... and therefore can do things together and one can rest in between and not disappoint the fans even if the sick... But still why Rockwell? Why not a brother? <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
About the right arm comment Berry made at the memorial, it is very intriguing to say the least.. <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
In business terms, in french any way dont know about english, to be someone's right arm is to be the primary assistant, the one who handles everything for you while you are taking care of business. So if we take it in this sense what could it mean what Berry said?
About the right arm comment Berry made at the memorial, it is very intriguing to say the least.. <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
In business terms, in french any way dont know about english, to be someone's right arm is to be the primary assistant, the one who handles everything for you while you are taking care of business. So if we take it in this sense what could it mean what Berry said?
This phrase is also common in german in the same sense.
The right arm/hand is often also legitimated to sign for the person that empowered him/her.
What kid wouldn't give his right arm to fulfill his wildest dreams? -
Assuming that the "right arm" was Rockwell, and the "kid" was Michael, I´d say that Rockwell got sacrificed in a way.
But maybe quite the reverse and Berry Gordy refers with "the kid" to Rockwell (his son) who switched his former position as the right arm of Michael? - Not sure... <!-- s:| -->:|<!-- s:| -->
I think there is a connection, not sure if Kenneth is the official
double or twin if there is one.
I find a article that is a little satirical in its nature, but the author
is basically saying that now Michael gone, Rockwell can make
his comeback. <!-- s:| -->:|<!-- s:| -->
Will try to find the link.
Michael Jackson's legacy: Now that Jacko's gone, can Rockwell finally get some attention?
December 09, 2009 10:36 AM EST (Updated: December 09, 2009 10:55 AM EST)
views: 619 | comments: 8
The latest Geico insurance commercials feature the song, "Somebody's Watching Me," by one-hit wonder Rockwell. It's a familiar number that was often mistaken for a Michael Jackson song, and Rockwell even had a similar vibe as Jacko.
But, in actuality, Michael Jackson was a childhood friend of Rockwell (Kenneth Gordy)and sang backup on the 1983 release along with brother Jermaine Jackson.
Watching the video when it was in heavy rotation, who did not ponder if Rockwell could be the next Jacko? A guy at the neighborhood record store declared Rockwell as "the U.K.'s answer to Michael Jackson." Turns out he was wrong about Rockwell not being American. Maybe Rockwell is one of those artists who was more popular somewhere else, like Cher in England, Cheap Trick in Japan or Corey Hart in Canada, eh?
It was difficult to catch up on Rockwell before Wikipedia was born. Bur our prayers are finally answered. Now, we've learned, Rockwell actually got on the Motown label on his own merits and without the help of relatives who were already established in the business. Turns out he had more than one tune that made the Top 40 ("Obscene Phone Caller" made it to No. 35). And apparently his intent wasn't to be just a cheap imitation of Michael Jackson.
Still, someone has got to fill the void. So how about it Rockwell? Care to claim what is rightfully yours? If not you, who else? Come out, come out where ever you are....
Here is expected fanatic comment to article above,he say "and why would you write about Rockwell"! and then underneath
Aaron's response. Nothing really here, but thought it of some interest
that Rockwell was discussed.
It sort of humorous, but gives me the continuance of weird vibes too.
Dec 9, 2009, 5:35pm EST
STOP CALLING HIM JACKO FOR GOD'S SAKE, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?? IT'S SO RUDE, HIS NAME IS MICHAEL JACKSON IT'S LIKE THE EASIEST NAME IN THE WORLD TO SPELL!!!OR CALL HIM MJ THAT'S EVEN EASIER BECAUSE YOUR OBVIOUSLY ALITTLE SLOW, NO ONE CAN FILL THE VOID MICHAEL LEFT AND WHY WOULD YOU WRITE ABOUT ROCKWELL, HE'S SO INSIGNIFICANT WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC, HOW CAN HE DO ANYTHING NOTEWORTHY NOW??? HOW COULD HE TAKE MICHAEL'S SPOT IDIOT. HIS SISTER JANET IS SOMEONE WHO WILL CARRY ON THE JACKSON LEGACY!!
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Aaron Gifford Dec 10, 2009, 10:36am EST
My question for all of you is: WILL you get in on the ground floor when Rockwell makes him comeback, or will you just jump on the bandwagon later?
So one last comment I forgot to make earlier on.
WHY wasn't Rockwell at funeral or memorial. Or if he was, my
mistake, as I could not recognize him? Did anyone recognize
him?
I was in the postoffice paying some bills this morning and this song comes on. I work in a mall and have done for many years and I know all the music that is played for people as they shop and I'm familiar with the order that they are played in knowing what is going to come on next. And out of the blue today Somebody's watching me comes on. What the?
I vaguely remember reading a couple of stories-or theories-concerning this Rockwell. 1)He died and 2)He assumed MJ's identity in the early 90's because MJ was either unwilling or unable to continue in the spotlight. It really piques my curiosity as it is impossible to dig for any information on this Rockwell (Kennedy/Kenneth William Gordy). Someone out there who has the capacity to really check into this should do so. I think it may provide us some answers.
I vaguely remember reading a couple of stories-or theories-concerning this Rockwell. 1)He died and 2)He assumed MJ's identity in the early 90's because MJ was either unwilling or unable to continue in the spotlight. It really piques my curiosity as it is impossible to dig for any information on this Rockwell (Kennedy/Kenneth William Gordy). Someone out there who has the capacity to really check into this should do so. I think it may provide us some answers.
It is very odd we cant find anything on Rockwell, his father is Berry Gordy after all!!! And Rockwell use to be in the public's eye. It just makes absolutely no sense at all!! IMO <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
I vaguely remember reading a couple of stories-or theories-concerning this Rockwell. 1)He died and 2)He assumed MJ's identity in the early 90's because MJ was either unwilling or unable to continue in the spotlight. It really piques my curiosity as it is impossible to dig for any information on this Rockwell (Kennedy/Kenneth William Gordy). Someone out there who has the capacity to really check into this should do so. I think it may provide us some answers.
It is very odd we cant find anything on Rockwell, his father is Berry Gordy after all!!! And Rockwell use to be in the public's eye. It just makes absolutely no sense at all!! IMO <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
what r those web sites that give u all info for like $25 per person?
who wants to try? <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->
I vaguely remember reading a couple of stories-or theories-concerning this Rockwell. 1)He died and 2)He assumed MJ's identity in the early 90's because MJ was either unwilling or unable to continue in the spotlight. It really piques my curiosity as it is impossible to dig for any information on this Rockwell (Kennedy/Kenneth William Gordy). Someone out there who has the capacity to really check into this should do so. I think it may provide us some answers.
It is very odd we cant find anything on Rockwell, his father is Berry Gordy after all!!! And Rockwell use to be in the public's eye. It just makes absolutely no sense at all!! IMO <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
what r those web sites that give u all info for like $25 per person?
who wants to try? <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->
I'M too cheap!! <!-- s --><!-- s --> <!-- s --><!-- s --> <!-- s:oops: -->:oops:<!-- s:oops: --> <!-- s --><!-- s -->
Has anyone noticed how rockwell looks a lot like marlon jackson???? I was digging around for more info on kennedy gordy and found some pics on google images that look very much like marlon from the same era. <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> cant figure out how to post comparison images as of yet but when i do i shall post! I kinda have a little theory going on in my mind about this but am a bit scared to post it lolol. x
Has anyone noticed how rockwell looks a lot like marlon jackson???? x
Thank you for your pictures, I have not noticed how similar looking they are <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
but they are really look alike <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> So who is related to whom...
by foreveryoung » Sat Apr 24, 2010 6:40 am
Has anyone noticed how rockwell looks a lot like marlon jackson???? I was digging around for more info on kennedy gordy and found some pics on google images that look very much like marlon from the same era. <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> cant figure out how to post comparison images as of yet but when i do i shall post! I kinda have a little theory going on in my mind about this but am a bit scared to post it lolol. x
Please post your theory. So is this Marlon or Marlon's TWIN???
Michael's double.
FACTS:
Birth records are SEALED. Michael had between 1 to 3 years
shaved off early age for publicity reasons.
I am not so sure this is Marlon or twin, but Kenneth-Michael's double.
From June 25,09, I had this feeling that Michael wanted to tell the
world something and this resulted in trouble for him. Berry's statement
was a precautionary word in advance, if we start finding out.
This one song is the only one that has reverberated in my mind since
"death". I am not psychic, but will tell my Michael radar would go
off at weird times over the years and in 2007-2008, I cannot shake him.
Now, I can't shake him and this Kenneth and this song!
he has a profile with appletree.com. that's pretty much all there is to find except 'rockwell'-stuff. but that only seems to be an entry in a family tree or something. no death date, tho. but the connection is interesting that mj was allegedly in berry gordy's tomb...maybe all that was just to pull up that song again and listen closely...
i also find it weird that there is no current info on kennedy gordy anywhere...and that obviously none of gordy's children were either at the memorial nor at the funeral? but then, i wouldn't know what any of them look like now, anyway.
major clue or minor? dunno...personally, i'd go with the 'bam'-verse of the song... <!-- s --><!-- s -->
by foreveryoung » Sat Apr 24, 2010 6:40 am
Has anyone noticed how rockwell looks a lot like marlon jackson???? I was digging around for more info on kennedy gordy and found some pics on google images that look very much like marlon from the same era. <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> cant figure out how to post comparison images as of yet but when i do i shall post! I kinda have a little theory going on in my mind about this but am a bit scared to post it lolol. x
Please post your theory. So is this Marlon or Marlon's TWIN???
Michael's double.
FACTS:
Birth records are SEALED. Michael had between 1 to 3 years
shaved off early age for publicity reasons.
I am not so sure this is Marlon or twin, but Kenneth-Michael's double.
From June 25,09, I had this feeling that Michael wanted to tell the
world something and this resulted in trouble for him. Berry's statement
was a precautionary word in advance, if we start finding out.
This one song is the only one that has reverberated in my mind since
"death". I am not psychic, but will tell my Michael radar would go
off at weird times over the years and in 2007-2008, I cannot shake him.
Now, I can't shake him and this Kenneth and this song!
Very interesting that you have the same feelings as me! I am still looking more into it, and this will probably be the only thing I do today is hunt for that last bit of info I need regarding kennedy/rockwell. It's funny you say about the song..... well the thing was a week after michael passed I got an urge to change my ringtone on my mobile from billie jean to somebodys watching me.... There is definately something that drew me to rockwell since the 25th june. I was kinda relieved when I saw this post lol as I thought I may have been sneered at for even having such thoughts!
by foreveryoung » Sat Apr 24, 2010 6:40 am
Has anyone noticed how rockwell looks a lot like marlon jackson???? I was digging around for more info on kennedy gordy and found some pics on google images that look very much like marlon from the same era. <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> cant figure out how to post comparison images as of yet but when i do i shall post! I kinda have a little theory going on in my mind about this but am a bit scared to post it lolol. x
Please post your theory. So is this Marlon or Marlon's TWIN???
Michael's double.
FACTS:
Birth records are SEALED. Michael had between 1 to 3 years
shaved off early age for publicity reasons.
I am not so sure this is Marlon or twin, but Kenneth-Michael's double.
From June 25,09, I had this feeling that Michael wanted to tell the
world something and this resulted in trouble for him. Berry's statement
was a precautionary word in advance, if we start finding out.
This one song is the only one that has reverberated in my mind since
"death". I am not psychic, but will tell my Michael radar would go
off at weird times over the years and in 2007-2008, I cannot shake him.
Now, I can't shake him and this Kenneth and this song!
Very interesting that you have the same feelings as me! I am still looking more into it, and this will probably be the only thing I do today is hunt for that last bit of info I need regarding kennedy/rockwell. It's funny you say about the song..... well the thing was a week after michael passed I got an urge to change my ringtone on my mobile from billie jean to somebodys watching me.... There is definately something that drew me to rockwell since the 25th june. I was kinda relieved when I saw this post lol as I thought I may have been sneered at for even having such thoughts!
I have been thinking about that statement that Marlon gave at the memorial about his twin brother Brandon. Why would he mention Brandon knowing that MJ is alive? Was that a clue?
Comments
Maybe one doesn´t exclude the other and it´s both?
The sacrifice of freedom + keeping a secret like a double = stardom + heavy burden.
You´re right... there were many sentences from different people at the
Memorial that made made me "hmm"... <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? -->
And literally speaking, to give the right arm sounds pretty painful.
What if they replaced them???
Just a thought,tho!!!No attacking please <!-- s:geek: -->:geek:<!-- s:geek: -->
I thought just the same... Rockwell jump -> Michael's boots at some point..
or whether they represent so much of the same, that some genius (disc company / Berry Gordy /...) that they combine into a single human being... and therefore can do things together and one can rest in between and not disappoint the fans even if the sick... But still why Rockwell? Why not a brother? <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
In business terms, in french any way dont know about english, to be someone's right arm is to be the primary assistant, the one who handles everything for you while you are taking care of business. So if we take it in this sense what could it mean what Berry said?
This phrase is also common in german in the same sense.
The right arm/hand is often also legitimated to sign for the person that empowered him/her.
What kid wouldn't give his right arm to fulfill his wildest dreams? -
Assuming that the "right arm" was Rockwell, and the "kid" was Michael, I´d say that Rockwell got sacrificed in a way.
But maybe quite the reverse and Berry Gordy refers with "the kid" to Rockwell (his son) who switched his former position as the right arm of Michael? - Not sure... <!-- s:| -->:|<!-- s:| -->
double or twin if there is one.
I find a article that is a little satirical in its nature, but the author
is basically saying that now Michael gone, Rockwell can make
his comeback. <!-- s:| -->:|<!-- s:| -->
Will try to find the link.
Michael Jackson's legacy: Now that Jacko's gone, can Rockwell finally get some attention?
December 09, 2009 10:36 AM EST (Updated: December 09, 2009 10:55 AM EST)
views: 619 | comments: 8
The latest Geico insurance commercials feature the song, "Somebody's Watching Me," by one-hit wonder Rockwell. It's a familiar number that was often mistaken for a Michael Jackson song, and Rockwell even had a similar vibe as Jacko.
But, in actuality, Michael Jackson was a childhood friend of Rockwell (Kenneth Gordy)and sang backup on the 1983 release along with brother Jermaine Jackson.
Watching the video when it was in heavy rotation, who did not ponder if Rockwell could be the next Jacko? A guy at the neighborhood record store declared Rockwell as "the U.K.'s answer to Michael Jackson." Turns out he was wrong about Rockwell not being American. Maybe Rockwell is one of those artists who was more popular somewhere else, like Cher in England, Cheap Trick in Japan or Corey Hart in Canada, eh?
It was difficult to catch up on Rockwell before Wikipedia was born. Bur our prayers are finally answered. Now, we've learned, Rockwell actually got on the Motown label on his own merits and without the help of relatives who were already established in the business. Turns out he had more than one tune that made the Top 40 ("Obscene Phone Caller" made it to No. 35). And apparently his intent wasn't to be just a cheap imitation of Michael Jackson.
Still, someone has got to fill the void. So how about it Rockwell? Care to claim what is rightfully yours? If not you, who else? Come out, come out where ever you are....
Aaron's response. Nothing really here, but thought it of some interest
that Rockwell was discussed.
It sort of humorous, but gives me the continuance of weird vibes too.
Dec 9, 2009, 5:35pm EST
STOP CALLING HIM JACKO FOR GOD'S SAKE, WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?? IT'S SO RUDE, HIS NAME IS MICHAEL JACKSON IT'S LIKE THE EASIEST NAME IN THE WORLD TO SPELL!!!OR CALL HIM MJ THAT'S EVEN EASIER BECAUSE YOUR OBVIOUSLY ALITTLE SLOW, NO ONE CAN FILL THE VOID MICHAEL LEFT AND WHY WOULD YOU WRITE ABOUT ROCKWELL, HE'S SO INSIGNIFICANT WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC, HOW CAN HE DO ANYTHING NOTEWORTHY NOW??? HOW COULD HE TAKE MICHAEL'S SPOT IDIOT. HIS SISTER JANET IS SOMEONE WHO WILL CARRY ON THE JACKSON LEGACY!!
reply to this comment
Aaron Gifford Dec 10, 2009, 10:36am EST
My question for all of you is: WILL you get in on the ground floor when Rockwell makes him comeback, or will you just jump on the bandwagon later?
WHY wasn't Rockwell at funeral or memorial. Or if he was, my
mistake, as I could not recognize him? Did anyone recognize
him?
Well, this one´s a cryptical speaker... hehe. <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) -->
It is very odd we cant find anything on Rockwell, his father is Berry Gordy after all!!! And Rockwell use to be in the public's eye. It just makes absolutely no sense at all!! IMO <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: -->
what r those web sites that give u all info for like $25 per person?
who wants to try? <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->
I'M too cheap!! <!-- s
Thank you for your pictures, I have not noticed how similar looking they are <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
but they are really look alike <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> So who is related to whom...
Has anyone noticed how rockwell looks a lot like marlon jackson???? I was digging around for more info on kennedy gordy and found some pics on google images that look very much like marlon from the same era. <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> cant figure out how to post comparison images as of yet but when i do i shall post! I kinda have a little theory going on in my mind about this but am a bit scared to post it lolol. x
Please post your theory. So is this Marlon or Marlon's TWIN???
Michael's double.
FACTS:
Birth records are SEALED. Michael had between 1 to 3 years
shaved off early age for publicity reasons.
I am not so sure this is Marlon or twin, but Kenneth-Michael's double.
From June 25,09, I had this feeling that Michael wanted to tell the
world something and this resulted in trouble for him. Berry's statement
was a precautionary word in advance, if we start finding out.
This one song is the only one that has reverberated in my mind since
"death". I am not psychic, but will tell my Michael radar would go
off at weird times over the years and in 2007-2008, I cannot shake him.
Now, I can't shake him and this Kenneth and this song!
i also find it weird that there is no current info on kennedy gordy anywhere...and that obviously none of gordy's children were either at the memorial nor at the funeral? but then, i wouldn't know what any of them look like now, anyway.
major clue or minor? dunno...personally, i'd go with the 'bam'-verse of the song... <!-- s
Very interesting that you have the same feelings as me! I am still looking more into it, and this will probably be the only thing I do today is hunt for that last bit of info I need regarding kennedy/rockwell. It's funny you say about the song..... well the thing was a week after michael passed I got an urge to change my ringtone on my mobile from billie jean to somebodys watching me.... There is definately something that drew me to rockwell since the 25th june. I was kinda relieved when I saw this post lol as I thought I may have been sneered at for even having such thoughts!