Stevie Wonder | Vibepedia

Stevie Wonder is a child prodigy turned music legend, known for his innovative and influential music that spans multiple genres, including [[rnb|R&B]], [[funk|funk]], and [[pop|pop]]. Born on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, Stevie Wonder was born prematurely and placed in an oxygen-rich incubator, which led to his retinas detaching and leaving him blind. Despite this, he began playing music at a young age and was discovered by [[ronnie-white|Ronnie White]] of [[the-miracles|The Miracles]], who brought him to the attention of [[berry-gordy|Berry Gordy]], the founder of [[motown|Motown Records]]. Stevie Wonder's music career has been marked by numerous awards and accolades, including 25 [[grammy|Grammy Awards]] and induction into the [[rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame|Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]. His music has been influenced by artists such as [[ray-charles|Ray Charles]] and [[james-brown|James Brown]], and he has collaborated with artists such as [[elton-john|Elton John]] and [[prince|Prince]]. Stevie Wonder's legacy extends beyond his music, as he has been a vocal advocate for civil rights and social justice, and has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the [[starkey-hearing-foundation|Starkey Hearing Foundation]].