Stevland Morris (ne Judkins, May 13, 1950) is better known as Stevie Wonder is an American musician and singer. He is usually acknowledged as an innovator in a range of genres, including soul, rhythm and blues jazz, gospel, soul gospel, funk and gospel. The use of synthesizers in the 1970s by Stevie Wonder, and other electronic instruments created R&B an all-female show. Wonder also played a role in the rise of genres like R&B during the album era. The albums he released were consistent and cohesive and also socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Wonder, who was born blind was signed to Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11 years old. The label then gave him the name of a professional Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder's critical acclaim was at its peak in the 1970s. The band's "classic period" that began in 1972 was the time of release of Music of My Mind. Talking Book featured "Superstition" which is one of the most well-known and distinctive sounds produced by the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. He was awarded the Grammy Award as Album of the year for Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingnessthe First Finale (1974) as well as Songs in the Key of Life ( 1976). This is the record holder of the most Album of the year awards with three. Wonder is the sole artist to have won the award for Album of the Year for three albums in succession. Wonder's "commercial period" began in the late 1980s. Wonder had his biggest songs and most famed as well as increased album sales, charitable involvement, and high-profile collaborations.
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