Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is the stage name of Stevland Morris, an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has been blind since infancy.
A child prodigy signed to Motown at age eleven, he became one of the most influential musicians in popular music, known for hits like "Superstition" and "Isn't She Lovely." His name sometimes appears as a reference point for musical genius or, ironically, for blindness: Even Stevie Wonder could see that coming.
Famous young entertainer
- wunderkindRemarkably talented youngster
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- precocityPremature mental development
- giftedGiven as present
musical genius · multi-instrumentalist · self-taught · harmonica · piano · drums
Electronic sound-generating instrument
- MoogAnalog synthesizer brand
- harmonicaHandheld reed wind instrument
- vocoderSpeech analysis synthesizer
- drum machineElectronic percussion simulator
overdubbing · genre-bending · experimentation · sound design · electronic music · self-production · arrangement · composition
Michigan automotive hub
- SuperstitionNamed Arizona mountain range
- Smokey RobinsonMotown singer-songwriter, Miracles leader
- Diana RossMotown diva, solo legend
- The Four TopsDetroit soul vocal quartet
Berry Gordy · Marvin Gaye · The Temptations · The Jackson 5 · The Supremes · Gladys Knight · R&B · rhythm and blues
Depression or groove music
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- bluesMournful American music genre
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- emotionComplex psychological state
heartfelt · passion · feeling · warmth · sincerity · authenticity · ballad · spiritual
Recording achievement trophy
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- Rock and Roll Hall of FameMuseum honoring influential musicians
- lifetime achievementAward for career-long excellence
- Academy AwardTop Hollywood honor
Oscar · Golden Globe · Billboard · legend · icon · recognition · accolades · honors
Guaranteed individual legal protections
- apartheidRacial separation policy
- social justiceFair distribution of opportunities
- We Are the WorldCelebrity ensemble charity single
- humanitarianHelper of suffering people
philanthropy · United Nations · disability rights · equality · voter registration · peace
child star
Famous young entertainer
- wunderkindRemarkably talented youngster
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- precocityPremature mental development
gifted · musical genius · multi-instrumentalist · self-taught · harmonica · piano · drums
synthesizer
Electronic sound-generating instrument
- MoogAnalog synthesizer brand
- harmonicaHandheld reed wind instrument
- vocoderSpeech analysis synthesizer
drum machine · overdubbing · genre-bending · experimentation · sound design · electronic music · self-production · arrangement · composition · programming
Detroit
Michigan automotive hub
- SuperstitionNamed Arizona mountain range
- Smokey RobinsonMotown singer-songwriter, Miracles leader
- Diana RossMotown diva, solo legend
Berry Gordy · Marvin Gaye · The Temptations · The Jackson 5 · The Supremes · The Four Tops · Gladys Knight · R&B · rhythm and blues
funk
Depression or groove music
emotion · heartfelt · passion · feeling · warmth · sincerity · authenticity · ballad · spiritual
Grammy
Recording achievement trophy
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- Rock and Roll Hall of FameMuseum honoring influential musicians
- lifetime achievementAward for career-long excellence
Academy Award · Oscar · Golden Globe · Billboard · legend · icon · recognition · accolades · honors
civil rights
Guaranteed individual legal protections
- apartheidRacial separation policy
- social justiceFair distribution of opportunities
- We Are the WorldCelebrity ensemble charity single
humanitarian · philanthropy · United Nations · disability rights · equality · voter registration · peace
- Male SingersElvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, John Lennon
- DetroitDetroit, Detroit River, Motown, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions
- music legendsThe Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry
- R&BMichael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin
- songwritersBob Dylan, songwriter, lyricists, composer, lyricist
- Disability StoriesHelen Keller, Beethoven, Frida Kahlo, FDR, polio survivors
Stevie WonderMilli Vanilli
Fraudulent vocal duo
tone-deaf · Pat Boone · one-hit wonder · Vanilla Ice · karaoke singer
Stevie WonderMilli Vanilli
Fraudulent vocal duo
Robin Thicke · Pat Boone · Kenny G · muzak · elevator music