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Stevie Wonder Biography
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Steveland Morris Judkins Hardaway was born 56 years ago in Saginaw,
Michigan. A doctors mistake leaves him blind as a newborn, but through the
years of his childhood he develops an incredible sensitivity that helps him
keep such a good pace in singing, song writing and instrument playing that
he deservedly wins the pseudonym Stevie Wonder. At the age of eleven Stevie
begins recording and gaining momentum as one of the most remarkable and
influential performers and song-writers of his time. His collaboration with
the Motown label brings him many benefits including critical acclaim for his
innovative works. Under the label he releases the hit version of "Blowin' in
the Wind and writes songs for other Motown artists such as The Spinners and
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. After ending his contract with Motown Stevie
releases the classics of the era the albums - Where I'm Coming From and
Music of My Mind as independent productions. Over years Stevies
consciousness grows and music becomes the main tribune of his attitude to
the political and social issues of his time - Fulfillingness' First Finale
(1974) and his magnum opus, Songs in the Key of Life.
With Hotter Than July (1980) Stevie reaches platinum sales and the album
becomes the main weapon of his campaign to establish Dr. Martin Luther
King's birthday as a national holiday. He also creates an album for the
Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants film, that is a real classic piece
of art. According to critics the following years of Stevies career are not
among the strongest in terms of creative might, but he keeps being busy all
the time, giving birth to remarkable pop works such as his duet with Paul
McCartney, "Ebony and Ivory", the soundtrack to the Gene Wilder comedy The
Woman in Red, including Stevies hit of all times "I Just Called to Say I
Love You.", that is placed 13th in the all-time list of best-selling singles
in the UK and wins an Oscar for Best Song. In 1985 Stevie releases the
much-awaited In Square Circle album that spawns platinum hits such as "Part
Time Lover" - his last solo pop chart-topper. Stevies following releases are
much more on the R&B; side of music and score positions in the front line of
R&B; charts his 1987s album Characters (hit single Skeletons") and 1991s
soundtrack to the Spike Lee film Jungle Fever, and 1995's Conversation
Peace. Stevie Wonders pop fame is revived when rap star Coolio turns his
"Pastime Paradise" into 1995s smash hit "Gangsta's Paradise, as well as when
his hit duet with Babyface, "How Come, How Long," is popularized in 1996.
The following ten years Stevie spends composing and incorporating
sophisticated pop/R&B; tunes into the repertoires of jazz artists, meanwhile
strengthening his influence on the neo-soul movement that sees the daylight
in the late '90s. Stevie returns to the spotlight in 2005 with the release
of A Time 2Love, as classic an album as his memorable previous works.
Stevies dedication to music is rewarded numerous times - in 1989 he is
inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and over the years he becomes
recipient of 22 Grammy awards. He also records a number of charity songs
such as "We Are the World" by USA for Africa and "That's What Friends Are
For" by Dionne Warwick & Friends.
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Stevie Wonder has been announced to become the recipient of the National
Civil Rights Museum's 2006 Freedom Awards in the category Lifetime
Achievement. The ceremony will take place on October 17th, 2006. The award
will be attributed to his huge efforts during the 1985 USA for Africa
campaign. July 27th, 2006.
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NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Making a sentimental return to a venue he first appeared in decades ago, Stevie Wonder hosted an evening of music and education ...
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