Stevie Wonder Turns 76 Years Old: Here Are 4 Essential Songs From The Legend Every Fan Must Know
Noisey marks Stevie Wonder’s 76th birthday by highlighting four songs that showcase his focus on love and hope across decades.
- Stevie Wonder turned 76 years old on May 13, as Noisey selected four of the best songs the artist has ever released to honor the milestone.
- A child prodigy since the age of 11, Wonder spent the majority of his life on the Billboard charts, achieving a consecutive three-year run of winning the GRAMMY Award for Album Of The Year.
- Where a lot of musicians focus on romantic life, Wonder focused on an eternal, universal kind of love; in Need of Love Today, he crooned, "We all must take precautionary measures / If love and peace you treasure."
- Even though Wonder has not dropped a new Album in over 20 years, you still will not find another musician with a more decorated discography.
- Join the celebration by exploring lesser-known hits; B-Side Bangers reflect the glowing catalog of Stevie Wonder, arguably the greatest musician of all time.
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B-Side Bangers: Stevie Wonder
PONOPRESSE When it comes to the landscape of musical hierarchy, there are legends, there are icons, there are pioneers and then there’s Stevie Wonder. A child prodigy since the age of 11, Wonder would spend the majority of his life on the Billboard charts releasing timeless soul music over the span of four decades consistently. Even though he hasn’t dropped a new album in over 20 years, you still won’t find another musician with a more decorated…
Today Stevie Wonder celebrates his 76th birthday. His early talent was evident to all when he jumped to fame at the age of 11, as the child prodigy Little Stevie Wonder. Having signed with the label Tamla of Motown, he played an important role in his success in the early sixties. As he gained greater autonomy in the 1970s, his pioneering fusion of rock and soul, using synthesizers, clavinet and rhythms influenced by jazz and blues within a pop f…
Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder!
Source: American Music Awards / Getty Stevie Wonder Celebrates a Legendary Career Born on May 13, 1950, Stevie Wonder built a career that crossed musical boundaries and made him one of the most influential artists in music history. From soul and R&B to pop and funk, his sound and message connected with generations around the world. A major turning point in his career came in 1963 during a performance at the Regal Theater in Chicago. His live per…
Stevie Wonder Quotes: The Soul Legend In His Own Words
Born on May 13, 1950, Stevie Wonder arrived in the public consciousness as a precociously talented, blind pre-teen with a remarkable facility on an array of musical instruments. In the mid-60s he became a major Motown hitmaker; by the start of the 70s he was ready to shake off the company’s star system and create some of the greatest albums soul and rock had ever seen, among them Songs In The Key Of Life, Talking Book, and Fulfillingness’ First …
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