Stevie Wonder

A detailed Summary of Stevie Wonder

Steveland Judkins Morris was born on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He is more

popularly known as Stevie Wonder. Stevie was blinded shortly after birth. His blindness

was caused by a medical accident when he was born. He had to be put in an incubator

and he didn't get enough air. In 1954 his family moved to Detroit. He developed his

musical talent early in his life. By the age of 11 years old, he could play the harmonica

and piano and he was a talented singer.

Stevie was introduced to Motown's Berry Gordy, who recognized Stevie's talents.

He was signed to Motown in 1962 and he was given the stage name "Little Stevie

Wonder". He later grew out of this nickname and dropped the "little". Stevie had

success with his single, 'Fingertips, Part 2', in 1963. By the time he was 18, Wonder had

released hits such as 'Uptight', 'Nothing's Too Good for My Baby', 'I Was Made to Love

Her', and 'For Once in My Life'. He followed that up with more hits, lik

performances for worthy causes because of his caring for other people. In 1996 Stevie

In 1970 Wonder married Syreeta Wright. After two years of marriage they divorced.

He has also taught blind people that they can be as talented as any person who can see.

Stevie has raised two children. He has also been married once. Wonder currently

award, and success in business. With millions of records sold, the talented performer has

freedom and more money. He began experimenting with use of the synthesizer. A

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