Stevie Wonder
A.K.A. Stevland Hardaway Judkins | Little Stevie Wonder
Sunrise: May 13, 1950
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Stevie Wonder is one of the most influential and respected musicians in modern music history. Born Stevland Hardaway Morris in 1950, he showed extraordinary musical talent at a very young age and was signed to Motown Records as a child prodigy. Blind shortly after birth, Wonder never allowed his disability to limit his creativity, instead becoming known for his mastery of multiple instruments, including piano, keyboards, harmonica, and drums.
During the 1970s, Stevie Wonder released a series of groundbreaking albums that transformed popular music. Records such as Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life blended soul, funk, pop, jazz, and electronic sounds in new and innovative ways. His music from this period addressed both personal emotions and serious social issues, including inequality, poverty, and spirituality, helping redefine what popular music could achieve artistically and politically.
Beyond his musical achievements, Stevie Wonder is also recognized for his activism and humanitarian work. He has been a strong advocate for civil rights, disability rights, and social justice, using his fame to support meaningful causes. Over his long career, he has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, and continues to be celebrated as a symbol of creativity, resilience, and artistic excellence.