Birthday: May 13, 1950 (Taurus)
Born In: Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Stevie Wonder is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is 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 8. After signing a contract with ‘Motown’ label, he was renamed ‘Little Stevie Wonder’ and made his recording debut at the age of twelve. Subsequently, he emerged as an able artist with his hit single ‘Fingertips.’ 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 and 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 1980s, saw Wonder scoring his biggest hits. During this phase, he attained an unprecedented level of fame which led to increased album sales, high-profile collaborations, and television appearances. Throughout his career, Wonder has recorded many critically acclaimed albums and hit singles. He has twenty-five ‘Grammy Awards’ to his name —the most ever by a solo artist. He is counted among the best-selling artists of all time.
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Nick Name: Little Stevie Wonder
Also Known As: Stevland Hardaway Morris
Age: 72 Years, 72 Year Old Males
Spouse/Ex-: Tomeeka Robyn Bracy (m. 2017), Kai Millard Morris (m. 2001–2015), Syreeta Wright (m. 1970–1972)
father: Calvin Judkins
mother: Lula Mae Hardaway
children: Aisha Morris, Kailand Morris, Keita Morris, Kwame Morris, Mandla Kadjay Carl Stevland Morris, Mumtaz Morris, Nia Morris, Sophia Morris
Born Country: United States
Quotes By Stevie Wonder Child Prodigies
Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males
Grouping of People: Blind
U.S. State: Michigan
Founder/Co-Founder: Kurzweil Music Systems
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At the age of eleven, Wonder sang his own composition titled ‘Lonely Boy’ to musician Ronnie White, co-founder of the musical group ‘The Miracles.’ Soon, he was signed to Motown's ‘Tamla’ label, and was given the name ‘Little Stevie Wonder.’
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In the new millennium, he came up with the album ‘A Time to Love’ in 2005. In the subsequent years, he toured North America, and also performed on several occasions, including the ‘Obama Inaugural Celebration’ in 2009.
In 2016, he recorded a soundtrack featuring American singer Ariana Grande for the animated musical ‘Sing.’
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Awards
1985 | Best Music, Original Song | The Woman in Red (1984) |
1985 | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | The Woman in Red (1984) |
2007 | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Winner |
2007 | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | Winner |
2006 | Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Winner |
2006 | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Winner |
2003 | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Winner |
1999 | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) | Winner |
1999 | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Winner |
1996 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Winner |
1996 | Best Rhythm & Blues Song | Winner |
1996 | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | Winner |
1987 | Song of the Year | Winner |
1987 | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Winner |
1986 | Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male | Winner |
1977 | Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male | Winner |
1977 | Best Producer of the Year | Winner |
1977 | Album of the Year | Winner |
1977 | Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male | Winner |
1975 | Best Rhythm & Blues Song | Winner |
1975 | Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male | Winner |
1975 | Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male | Winner |
1975 | Album of the Year | Winner |
1974 | Best Rhythm & Blues Song | Winner |
1974 | Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical | Winner |
1974 | Album of the Year | Winner |
1974 | Best R&B Song | Winner |
1974 | Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male | Winner |
1974 | Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male | Winner |
2000 | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Wild Wild West (1999) |
1997 | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Dangerous Minds (1995) |
1992 | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Jungle Fever (1991) |
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