He was signed to Motown at the age of 11, where he was initially known as Little Stevie Wonder.
Wonder's innovative use of synthesizers in the 1970s reshaped the conventions of contemporary R&B.
He has been married three times and has nine children with five women.
Biography
Early Life
Stevland Hardaway Judkins, known professionally as Stevie Wonder, was born on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born six weeks premature, which led to retinopathy of prematurity, resulting in his blindness. At the age of four, his mother moved the family to Detroit, where Wonder began singing in the church choir. He showed musical talent early on, learning to play instruments like the piano and harmonica. By the age of 11, he was signed to Motown, where his name was changed to Little Stevie Wonder.
Career
Wonder's career took off in the 1960s when he released his first album, "The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie," at just 11 years old. He became a virtual one-man band, known for his innovative use of synthesizers and electronic instruments, which reshaped the sound of contemporary R&B. His classic period in the 1970s produced numerous hits and concept albums, establishing him as a leading figure in music. Over the years, he has received numerous accolades, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Personal Life
Stevie Wonder has been married three times and has nine children. His daughter Aisha Morris, born in 1975, inspired his hit song "Isn't She Lovely?" Wonder's personal life has been marked by his commitment to social issues, and he has been an advocate for various causes, including blindness awareness and civil rights. Despite his challenges, he has remained a beloved figure in music, known for his soulful voice and profound lyrics.
Legacy
Stevie Wonder is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, credited with pioneering the integration of R&B into the album era. His innovative approach to music and his ability to blend genres have left a lasting impact on artists across various musical styles. Wonder's work continues to resonate, making him a timeless icon in the music industry.
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Discography
A Time to Love2005
- 1.If Your Love Cannot Be Moved6:12
- 2.Sweetest Somebody I Know4:31
- 3.Moon Blue6:45
- 4.From the Bottom of My Heart5:12
- 5.Please Don't Hurt My Baby4:40
- 6.How Will I Know3:39
- 7.My Love Is on Fire6:16
- 8.Passionate Raindrops4:50
- 9.Tell Your Heart I Love You4:30
- 10.True Love3:32
- 11.Shelter In the Rain4:19
- 12.So What the Fuss5:04
- 13.Can't Imagine Love Without You3:45
- 14.Positivity5:07
- 15.A Time to Love9:17
Conversation Peace1995
- 1.Rain Your Love Down6:08
- 2.Edge of Eternity6:03
- 3.Taboo to Love4:25
- 4.Take the Time Out5:05
- 5.I’m New5:41
- 6.My Love Is With You6:16
- 7.Treat Myself4:55
- 8.Tomorrow Robins Will Sing4:46
- 9.Sensuous Whisper5:47
- 10.For Your Love5:00
- 11.Cold Chill6:53
- 12.Sorry6:15
- 13.Conversation Peace6:41
Characters1987
- 1.You Will Know5:01
- 2.Dark ’n’ Lovely4:39
- 3.In Your Corner4:31
- 4.With Each Beat of My Heart5:55
- 5.One of a Kind5:11
- 6.Skeletons5:25
- 7.Get It4:33
- 8.Galaxy Paradise3:51
- 9.Cryin’ Through the Night5:48
- 10.Free4:12
- 11.Come Let Me Make Your Love Come Down5:22
- 12.My Eyes Don’t Cry7:06
In Square Circle1985
- 1.Part‐Time Lover4:13
- 2.I Love You Too Much5:27
- 3.Whereabouts4:18
- 4.Stranger on the Shore of Love5:00
- 5.Never in Your Sun4:07
- 6.Spiritual Walkers5:14
- 7.Land of La La5:12
- 8.Go Home5:18
- 9.Overjoyed3:43
- 10.It’s Wrong (Apartheid)6:53
Hotter Than July1980
- 1.Did I Hear You Say You Love Me4:08
- 2.All I Do5:07
- 3.Rocket Love4:39
- 4.I Ain’t Gonna Stand for It4:39
- 5.As If You Read My Mind3:47
- 6.Master Blaster (Jammin’)5:08
- 7.Do Like You4:25
- 8.Cash in Your Face3:59
- 9.Lately4:05
- 10.Happy Birthday5:57
Songs in the Key of Life1976
- 1.Love’s in Need of Love Today7:05
- 2.Have a Talk With God2:42
- 3.Village Ghetto Land3:25
- 4.Contusion3:45
- 5.Sir Duke3:52
- 6.Ngiculela – Es una historia – I Am Singing3:48
- 7.If It’s Magic3:11
- 8.As7:07
- 9.Another Star8:19
- 10.I Wish4:12
- 11.Knocks Me Off My Feet3:35
- 12.Pastime Paradise3:20
- 13.Summer Soft4:16
- 14.Ordinary Pain6:22
- 15.Isn’t She Lovely6:33
- 16.Joy Inside My Tears6:29
- 17.Black Man8:29
- 18.Saturn4:54
- 19.Ebony Eyes4:10
- 20.All Day Sucker5:06
- 21.Easy Goin’ Evening (My Mama’s Call)3:58
His Twenty Greatest Hits1974
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Fulfillingness’ First Finale1974
- 1.Smile Please3:28
- 2.Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away5:03
- 3.Too Shy to Say3:28
- 4.Boogie On Reggae Woman4:58
- 5.Creepin’4:20
- 6.You Haven’t Done Nothin’3:23
- 7.It Ain’t No Use4:01
- 8.They Won’t Go When I Go5:59
- 9.Bird of Beauty3:49
- 10.Please Don’t Go4:07
Innervisions1973
- 1.Too High4:37
- 2.Visions5:17
- 3.Living for the City7:26
- 4.Golden Lady5:00
- 5.Higher Ground3:54
- 6.Jesus Children of America4:04
- 7.All in Love Is Fair3:45
- 8.Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing4:55
- 9.He’s Misstra Know‐It‐All6:06
Music of My Mind1972
- 1.Love Having You Around7:21
- 2.Superwoman8:04
- 3.I Love Every Little Thing About You3:46
- 4.Sweet Little Girl4:54
- 5.Happier Than the Morning Sun5:18
- 6.Girl Blue3:35
- 7.Seems So Long4:27
- 8.Keep On Running6:35
- 9.Evil3:35
Talking Book1972
- 1.You Are the Sunshine of My Life2:58
- 2.Maybe Your Baby6:51
- 3.You and I4:38
- 4.Tuesday Heartbreak3:02
- 5.You've Got It Bad Girl4:57
- 6.Superstition4:26
- 7.Big Brother3:34
- 8.Blame It on the Sun3:26
- 9.Lookin' for Another Pure Love4:44
- 10.I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)4:52
Where I’m Coming From1971
- 1.Look Around2:45
- 2.Do Yourself a Favor5:58
- 3.Think of Me as Your Soldier3:30
- 4.Something Out of the Blue2:58
- 5.If You Really Love Me2:56
- 6.I Wanna Talk to You5:10
- 7.Take Up a Course in Happiness3:03
- 8.Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer2:53
- 9.Sunshine in Their Eyes7:00
Signed, Sealed & Delivered1970
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My Cherie Amour1969
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Eivets Rednow1968
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For Once in My Life1968
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Greatest Hits1968
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I Was Made to Love Her1967
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Someday at Christmas1967
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Up‐Tight (Everything’s Alright)1966
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Down to Earth1966
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Stevie at the Beach1964
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Tribute to Uncle Ray1963
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With a Song in My Heart1963
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The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie1962
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Label
- Record label
- Motown
Achievements
- Award
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Award
- MusiCares Person of the Year
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- Gershwin Prize
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Victory of honor
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Song
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Award
- Wolf Prize in Arts
- Award
- Johnny Mercer Award
Influenced by
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- Dionne & Friendscurrent
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piano, harmonica, voice, Marcodi, musical keyboard, percussion instrument
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Little Stevie Wonder, Steevie Wonder, Steve Wonder, Steveland Hardaway Judkins, Stevland Hardaway Judkins, Stevland Hardaway Morris
American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (born 1950)
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, and is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include R&B, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz. Wonder's use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments in the 1970s reshaped the conventions of contemporary R&B. He also helped drive such genres into the album era, crafting his LPs as cohesive and consistent, in addition to socially conscious statements with complex compositions.
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