On May 13, 1950, music icon Stevie Wonder was born as Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder became a child prodigy and signed to Motown’s Tamla label at the age of 11. Known for his mastery of multiple instruments and genre-defining voice, he went on to craft a revolutionary blend of soul, funk, pop, and R&B. With classic albums like Songs in the Key of Life and Innervisions, Stevie Wonder’s music became a voice for social justice and Black empowerment, earning him over two dozen Grammy Awards and a permanent place in music history.
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