Stevland Hardaway Morris
- Born:
- May 13, 1950, Saginaw, Michigan, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born six weeks premature, resulting in retinopathy of prematurity, causing blindness shortly after birth.
- Raised in Detroit, Michigan.
- Demonstrated prodigious musical talent from a young age, mastering the harmonica, piano, and drums.
Career and Major Achievements
- Signed with Motown Records at age 11, initially billed as Little Stevie Wonder.
- Achieved early success with the hit single "Fingertips (Pt. 2)" in 1963.
- Gained creative control over his music in the early 1970s, pioneering the use of synthesizers and experimenting with diverse musical styles.
- Released a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums in the 1970s, solidifying his status as a musical icon.
- Won numerous Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year three times (for Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life).
- Actively involved in social and political activism, advocating for civil rights and world peace. Many analyze a stevie wonder biography blind faith as reflecting his enduring optimism.
Notable Works
Discography (Selected)
| Year | Album Title |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Music of My Mind |
| 1972 | Talking Book |
| 1973 | Innervisions |
| 1974 | Fulfillingness' First Finale |
| 1976 | Songs in the Key of Life |
| 1980 | Hotter Than July |
Film Soundtracks (Selected)
- Jungle Fever (1991)
Legacy and Impact
Stevie Wonder's innovative music, powerful vocals, and socially conscious lyrics have had a profound and lasting impact on popular music. He is considered one of the most influential and beloved musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries.