Stevland Morris (ne Judkins, May 13 1950), better known as Stevie Wonder is an American artist and singer. The singer-songwriter is frequently considered to be an innovator in a range of genres, including the blues and rhythm, soul jazz, gospel, soul gospel and funk. Wonder, who was a one-man group made use of synthesizers to produce electronic music during the 1970s. It revolutionized the R&B genre. Wonder also played a role in the development of genres such as R&B during the album era. The albums he released were cohesive and consistent as well as conscious social statements that featured complex compositions. Blind from the time of the birth of his son, Wonder was a child prodigy, who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, and was given the professional title Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder's famed critical success was at its peak during the 1970s. The band's "classic" period started in 1972 with Music of My Mind and Talking Book. The latter featured "Superstition" as the most famous and well-known instance of the Hohner Clavinet keyboard sound. The albums Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. This makes him the holder of the tie-record for the most Album of the Year wins, with three. Wonder is the sole artist to be awarded the award for Album of the Year on three albums in succession. Wonder's "commercial period" began in the 80s. The singer had his most memorable hits and highest fame and increased album sales. He also had charities, and prominent collaborations.
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