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Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer who signed with Motown Records at age 11. Blind since shortly after his birth, he developed into a multi-instrumentalist skilled on the piano, harmonica, and drums. His prolific output in the 1970s, including albums like 'Innervisions' and 'Songs in the Key of Life,' integrated funk, reggae, and soul, achieving both critical and commercial success. He has won 25 Grammy Awards over his career.
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Stevie Wonder ranks #1 of 225 in the Singer ranking, ahead of Elvis Presley.
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How old was Stevie Wonder when he signed with Motown?
Stevie Wonder was signed to Motown's Tamla label at age 11 in 1961 under the stage name "Little Stevie Wonder." His live recording "Fingertips," captured at a concert in Chicago, became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963.
What caused Stevie Wonder's blindness?
Stevie Wonder was born six weeks premature and lost his sight due to retinopathy of prematurity, a condition involving abnormal blood vessel development in the eyes. Excessive oxygen delivered in his incubator is frequently cited as a contributing factor to the condition.
What are Stevie Wonder's most acclaimed albums?
Stevie Wonder's celebrated "classic period" in the 1970s produced landmark albums including "Innervisions" (1973), "Fulfillingness' First Finale" (1974), and "Songs in the Key of Life" (1976). These three albums each won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, an unprecedented feat for consecutive releases.
Did Stevie Wonder write "Superstition"?
Yes, "Superstition" was written and produced by Stevie Wonder for his 1972 album "Talking Book." The song features Wonder playing the clavinet riff and drums himself, and it is widely regarded as one of the foundational recordings of funk music.
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