Stevie Wonder is a music icon with a career that has spanned over six decades. Born in Saginaw, Michigan in 1950, Stevie Wonder, whose real name is Stevland Hardaway Morris, showed his musical talent from a young age, playing instruments like the piano, drums, and harmonica.
At just 11 years old, Stevie Wonder released his first album, mainly consisting of covers of Ray Charles songs. He then started releasing original tracks by songwriter Clarence Paul and scored his first Number One hit with the track Fingertips at the age of 13.
Throughout his career, Stevie Wonder has given us memorable songs like Superstition, As, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Living For The City, Sir Duke, and Isn’t She Lovely to name a few. His music has transcended generations and genres, earning him 25 Grammy Awards and recognition as a civil rights hero.
Despite being blind from a young age due to complications after birth, Stevie Wonder’s talent and passion for music have never wavered. He has been married three times and has nine children. Recently, news broke that negotiations for him to headline Glastonbury collapsed due to scheduling conflicts, leaving a void in the festival’s line-up.
With a net worth of $110 million, Stevie Wonder’s influence on the music industry is unparalleled, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and fans around the world.
