Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is the stage name of Steveland Morris, born on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He is an American singer, songwriter, producer, musician, humanitarian and social activist. Although his name at birth was Steveland

Stevie Wonder is the stage name of Steveland Morris, born on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. He is an American singer, songwriter, producer, musician, humanitarian and social activist. Although his name at birth was Steveland Judkins, he later changed his last name to Morris, his mother's maiden name. Wonder has recorded more than 30 Top 10 hits, won nearly two dozen Grammys, including one for lifetime achievement, and been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Songwriters halls of fame.

Blind from infancy, Wonder has become one of the most successful and well-known artists on the Motown label, with nine U.S. #1 hits to his name and album sales totaling more than 70 million units. He has recorded several critically acclaimed albums and hit singles, and writes and produces songs for many of his labelmates and outside artists as well. A multi-instrumentalist, Wonder plays the drums, guitar, synthesizers, congas, and most famously the piano, harmonica and keyboard. Many critics refer to the quality of his work and its versatility as being indicative of musical genius.