Stevland Hardaway Morris, known as Stevie Wonder, was born in 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. Blind from infancy, he signed with Motown's Tamla label at 11, earning the moniker "Little Stevie Wonder." A prodigious talent, he mastered multiple instruments and pioneered the use of synthesizers in R&B. His 1970s albums, including Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life, are lauded for their innovation and social commentary. With over 100 million records sold and 25 Grammy Awards, Wonder's influence spans genres and generations. Beyond music, he's recognized for his activism, notably advocating for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to become a U.S. federal holiday