Stevie Wonder

Biography

Stevland Hardaway Morris, originally known as Judkins and born on May 13, 1950, is famously recognized as Stevie Wonder. He is an influential American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and activist. Despite losing his sight shortly after his birth, Wonder joined Motown Records' Tamla label when he was just eleven years old and has remained with the label throughout his illustrious career.

Among his most celebrated hits are iconic tracks like "Superstition," "Sir Duke," "I Wish," and "I Just Called to Say I Love You." Noteworthy albums in his discography include Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life. Wonder has achieved remarkable success, boasting over thirty top ten hits in the U.S. and earning twenty-two Grammy Awards, the highest number ever received by a male solo artist. Beyond his musical achievements, he is recognized for his activism in various political causes, notably his 1980 initiative to establish Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday as a national holiday in the U.S. In 2009, he was honored as a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Additionally, in 2008, Billboard magazine ranked him as the fifth greatest artist on their list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, celebrating the fifty-year history of the U.S. singles chart.