The Previous Icon Was Thomas Dolby
He, son of a Motown legend, hit big in 1984 with a paranoid thriller-pop track featuring a famous guest chorus, reaching No. 2. The eerie lyrics and horror-filled video tapped into 80s fears. Signed to the family label, his debut mixed R&B and new wave, but follow-ups faded amid personal challenges. The song lives on in Halloween playlists, yet he’s a classic one-hit wonder known more for the collaboration than his own spotlight.
Can you name this watchful Motown heir?
