Biography
As one of the best-selling recording artists of all time and a pop music icon, multi-talented Stevie Wonder incorporated funk, blues, R&B and soul into commercially viable music that was punctuated by complex harmonies and socially aware themes. His always positive attitude shined through his music even while tackling heavy issues like poverty, racism and heartache. Hailed as both an genius and innovator, Wonder emerged on the scene at 11 …
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Career Milestones
| Introduced to Motown president Berry Gordy | ||
| Sang in church choir in Michigan | ||
1961 | Joined Motown Records at the age of 11 and name was changed to 'Little Stevie Wonder' | |
1962 | Released debut album The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie; did not sing on the album, but played percussion, keyboard, and harmonica | |
1963 | First No. 1 record, "Fingertips II" | |
1966 | Breakthrough hit, "Uptight" | |
1972 | Left Motown after years of protracted conflicts | |
1972 | Released the album Talking Book, featuring the Grammy Award-winning single "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" | |
1976 | Earned critical praise for Songs in the Key of Life, widely recognized as one of the greatest albums of all time | |
1982 | Collaborated with Paul McCartney on the No. 1 duet "Ebony and Ivory" | |
1984 | Recorded the soundtrack to the Gene Wilder comedy "The Woman in Red," which included his biggest-selling single ever "I Just Called to Say I Love You"; won an Oscar for Best Song | |
1985 | Was an integral player in Quincy Jones' "We Are The World" and "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick & Friends | |
1989 | Inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame | |
1991 | Recorded the soundtrack to the Spike Lee film "Jungle Fever" | |
1995 | Coolio revived his song "Pastime Paradise" in his own brooding rap smash "Gangsta's Paradise," which became the year's biggest hit | |
2005 | Released first album in 10 years A Time to Love, featuring a tour de force of guest appearances; earned five Grammy nominations | |
2006 | Collaborated with Tony Bennett for the single "For Once in my Life" | |
2007 | Began touring again with the "A Wonder Summer's Night," his first U.S. tour in over ten years | |
2009 | Earned a Grammy nomination for "All About the Love Again" | |
2009 | Performed at the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration" at the Lincoln Memorial | |
Awards
1973 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male |
1973 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male |
1973 | Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song |
1974 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male |
1974 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male |
1974 | Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song |
1976 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male |
1976 | Grammy Award for Best Producer of the Year |
1976 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male |
1984 | Academy Award for Music (Original Song) in The Woman in Red |
1984 | BAFTA Award for Original Song Written For a Film in The Woman in Red |
1984 | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture in The Woman in Red |
1985 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male |
1986 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals |
1986 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer In a Comedy Series in The Cosby Show |
1986 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance In a Variety or Music Program in An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. |
1995 | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance |
1995 | Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Song |
1998 | Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement with Accompanying Vocals |
1998 | Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance |
2005 | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance |
2005 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals |
2006 | Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals |