Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder was a child prodigy who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, where he was given the professional name Little Stevie Wonder. His early hit "Fingertips" made him the youngest solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart at age 13.
Throughout the 1970s, Wonder released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including "Music of My Mind," "Talking Book," "Innervisions," "Fulfillingness' First Finale," and "Songs in the Key of Life." These works earned him numerous Grammy Awards, with three consecutive albums winning Album of the Year. Known for his innovative use of synthesizers and electronic instruments, Wonder's music spans genres such as soul, R&B, pop, funk, and gospel.
In the 1980s, Wonder achieved commercial success with hits like "I Just Called to Say I Love You" and "Part-Time Lover," and he collaborated with artists like Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards, the most by a male solo artist, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. He has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Beyond music, Wonder is noted for his political activism, including his campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in the United States.
Stevie Wonder continues to influence and inspire musicians worldwide with his innovative sound and socially conscious music.
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