Stevie Wonder
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Stevie Wonder
Summary
Stevie Wonder is a human[1]. Born in Saginaw[2], he… he was born on May 13, 1950[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], record producer[5], singer[6], pianist[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.076% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214,989 views/month, #758 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Stevie Wonder's place of birth was Saginaw[2].
- Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950[3].
- Stevie Wonder's mother was Lula Mae Hardaway[10].
- A child of Stevie Wonder was A'isha Morris[11].
- A child of Stevie Wonder was Keita Morris[12].
- Stevie Wonder held citizenship in United States[13].
- Stevie Wonder held citizenship in Ghana[14].
- Stevie Wonder is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Stevie Wonder's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
- Stevie Wonder's professions included record producer[5].
- Stevie Wonder's professions included singer[6].
- Stevie Wonder worked as a pianist[7].
- Stevie Wonder worked as a composer[8].
- Stevie Wonder's professions included recording artist[16].
- Stevie Wonder's education included a stint at Michigan School for the Blind[17].
- Stevie Wonder received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18].
- Stevie Wonder received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
- Stevie Wonder received the MusiCares Person of the Year[20].
- Stevie Wonder received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21].
- Stevie Wonder received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[22].
- Stevie Wonder received the Kennedy Center Honors[23].
- Stevie Wonder was influenced by Ray Charles[24].
- Stevie Wonder was influenced by Benny Benjamin[25].
- Stevie Wonder was influenced by Jackie Wilson[26].
- Stevie Wonder was influenced by Duke Ellington[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Saginaw[2], Stevie Wonder… he was born on May 13, 1950[3]. His mother was Lula Mae Hardaway[10]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
Education
Stevie Wonder was educated at Michigan School for the Blind[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], record producer[5], singer[6], pianist[7], composer[8], and recording artist[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], a lifetime achievement award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1962[32]; MusiCares Person of the Year[20], a music award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1991[35]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21], a music museum[36], in United States[37], founded in 1983[38]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[22], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1963[41]; and Kennedy Center Honors[23], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1978[44].
Personal Life
Children include A'isha Morris[11], a singer-songwriter[45], b. 1975[46], of United States[47] and Keita Morris[12], a musician[48], b. 1977[49], of United States[50].
Why It Matters
Stevie Wonder ranks in the top 0.076% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214,989 views/month, #758 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[53], a singer[54], b. 1968[55], of Canada[56], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[57]; Prince[58], a film actor[59], 1958–2016[60], of United States[61], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[62], specialised in music[63]; Justin Bieber[64], a singer[65], b. 1994[66], of Canada[67], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording[68], specialised in music[69]; Lenny Kravitz[70], a guitarist[71], b. 1964[72], of United States[73], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[74]; Red Hot Chili Peppers[75], a musical group[76], founded in 1982[77]; and Adam Levine[78], an actor[79], b. 1979[80], of United States[81], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[82], specialised in music[83].
FAQs
Where was Stevie Wonder born?
Born in Saginaw[2], Stevie Wonder…
Who were Stevie Wonder's parents?
Stevie Wonder's mother was Lula Mae Hardaway[10].
What did Stevie Wonder do for work?
Stevie Wonder worked as singer-songwriter[4], record producer[5], singer[6], pianist[7], and composer[8].
Where did Stevie Wonder go to school?
Stevie Wonder was educated at Michigan School for the Blind[17].
What awards did Stevie Wonder receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], MusiCares Person of the Year[20], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21].
Who did Stevie Wonder influence?
Stevie Wonder has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[53], Prince[58], Justin Bieber[64], and Lenny Kravitz[70].