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Stevie Wonder is an American musician, singer and songwriter, considered to be one of the most creative musical performers of the 20th century

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Who is Stevie Wonder?

Stevie Wonder is an American musician, singer and songwriter, considered to be one of the most creative musical performers of the 20th century. Blind from birth, he was a child prodigy and became a skilled musician by the age of eight. After signing a contract with Motown label, he was renamed ‘Little Stevie Wonder’ and made his recording debut at the age of 12.Subsequently, he emerged as an able artist with his hit single “Fingertips” and later, his passionate delivery of the pounding single “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” confirmed the arrival of a compelling performer. In the following years, Wonder had numerous hits with several chartbusters including “I Was Made to Love Her” and “For Once in My Life”. In the 1970s, his albums produced a steady stream of classic hits such as “Superstition”, “You Are the Sunshine of My Life”, “Living for the City”, “I Wish” and ‘Sir Duke”. The 1980's saw Wonder scoring his biggest hits and reaching an unprecedented level of fame which was evident by the increased album sales, high-profile collaborations and television appearances. Throughout his career, Wonder has recorded many critically acclaimed albums and hit singles. He has 25 Grammy Awards to his name —the most ever won by a solo artist—and is considered to be among the best selling artists of all time

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• // 13th May 1950
  Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Calvin Judkins, and his wife, Lula Mae Hardaway. He was the third of six children in the family and was born six weeks premature, which caused retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in his eyes and subsequently he lost his vision.
• // 1962
  In 1962, the popular song “I Call It Pretty Music, But the Old People Call It the Blues” was released as his début single. The following year, his album ‘Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius’ was released which included the single “Fingertips” that went on to become a major hit.
• // 1968 To 1970
  In mid-1960s, Wonder went on to have a number of other hits such as “With a Child's Heart” and “Blowin' in the Wind”. Between 1968 and 1970, he managed to score several hits including “I Was Made to Love Her”, “For Once in My Life” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours”.
• // 1970
  In 1970, Wonder collaborated with his wife, Sylvia, and together they worked on his next album titled ‘Where I’m Coming From’. The album became a moderate success upon its release in the following year.
• // 1970
  In 1970, Stevie Wonder married Syreeta Wright, the Motown singer/songwriter and frequent collaborator. Two years later, the couple got divorced amicably.
• // Mar 1972
  In March 1972, his album ‘Music of My Mind’ was released which has been marked as the beginning of Wonder’s “classic period”. Same year, he also released the album ‘Talking Book’ which featured hits such as “Superstition” and “You Are the Sunshine of My Life”.
• // 1973 To 1979
  In the following years, he came up with several blockbuster albums such as ‘Innervisions’ (1973), ‘Fulfillingness' First Finale’ (1974), ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ (1976), and ‘Stevie Wonder's Journey Through "The Secret Life of Plants” (1979). With the success of these albums, Wonder became the most acclaimed black musician by the end of 1970s.
• // 1975
  Later, Wonder met Yolanda Simmons when she applied for the post of his secretary for his publishing company. In 1975, Simmons gave birth to their daughter, Aisha Morris.
• // 1980 To 1982
  In 1980s, he achieved his biggest hits and highest level of fame with albums including ‘Hotter Than July’ (1980) and ‘Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium’(1982).
• // 1983
  In 1983, he was inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
• // 1984
  In 1984, he recorded the soundtrack album for the movie ‘The Woman in Red’ which featured the Academy Award winning song “I Just Called to Say I Love You”.
• // 1984
  In 1984, he won an Academy Award for Best Song for ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ from the movie ‘The Woman in Red’.
• // 1987 To 1991
  In 1987, he released his album entitled ‘Characters’ which was followed by the soundtrack album for the 1991 movie ‘Jungle Fever’.
• // 1989
  In 1989, he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• // 1995
  In 1995, his album ‘Conversation Peace’ was released which consisted of hits such as “For Your Love” and “Tomorrow Robins Will Sing”.
• // 1996
  In 1996, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
• // 1999
  In 1999, he was awarded the ‘Polar Music Prize’ and ‘Kennedy Center Honors’.
• // 2001 To 2012
  In 2001, he entered into a wed lock with Kai Millard Morris, a fashion designer. In 2009, the couple separated and Wonder filed for divorce in August 2012. The couple has two sons Kailand and Mandla Kadjay Carl Stevland Morris.
• // 2002
  In 2002, he was conferred the ‘Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
• // 2004
  In 2004, he was honored with the ‘Billboard Century Award’.
• // 2005 To 2009
  In the new millennium, he came out with the album ‘A Time For Love’, in 2005. In the subsequent years, he toured North America and also performed on several occasions including the ‘Obama Inaugural Celebration’ in 2009.
• // 2006
  In 2006, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Same year, he was inducted to the Michigan Walk of Fame.
• // 2009
  In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
• // 2014
  In 2014, he became a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
• // 2014
  Later, Wonder got involved in an affair with Tomeeka Robyn Bracy. In 2014, Bracy gave birth to the couple’s second child, Nia, who is the ninth child of Wonder.

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Stevie Wonder's FAQ

• What is Stevie Wonder birthday?

  Stevie Wonder was born at 1950-05-13

• Where is Stevie Wonder's birth place?

  Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw

• What is Stevie Wonder nationalities?

  Stevie Wonder's nationalities is American

• Who is Stevie Wonder spouses?

  Stevie Wonder's spouses is Kai Millard Morris, Syreeta Wright

• Who is Stevie Wonder childrens?

  Stevie Wonder's childrens is Kailand Morris

• Which company or organization was founded by Stevie Wonder?

  Stevie Wonder was the founder/co-founder of Kurzweil Music Systems

• How tall is Stevie Wonder?

  Stevie Wonder's height is 184

• Who is Stevie Wonder's father?

  Stevie Wonder's father is Calvin Judkins

• Who is Stevie Wonder's mother?

  Stevie Wonder's mother is Lula Mae Hardaway

• What is Stevie Wonder's sun sign?

  Stevie Wonder is Taurus

• How famous is Stevie Wonder?

  Stevie Wonder is famouse as Musician