Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder has been a major figure within the Black Music scene over the last forty years. Stevie Wonder was born Steveland Judkins on May13, 1950, however, he now prefers to be known as Steveland Morris after his mother's married name. He was blind at birth. The cause was the prematurity of the eye. Blood vessels in the back of the eye hadn't reached the front of the eye thus when he was born, prematurely, that growth temporarily stopped then wildly took off branching
Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an African American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. As a child he was a singing sensation, Stevie is one of the most gifted and adored musical performers of the late 20th century. Wonder signed with Motown Records under the Tamla label at the young age of eleven In 2009. Hes one of the youngest singers to ever sign a major record deal. In 2008, Billboard magazine’s Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists to celebrate the
A Tribute To Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder once said,”Just because a mean lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision.” What Stevie is trying to say is that just because he can’t see doesn't mean he can’t imagine. Stevie Wonder is an influential person because he is a very successful blind musician and he is an inspiration to children and adults around the world. Steveland Judkins/Morris, better known to us as Stevie Wonder was born on May 13, 1950(biography.com). His parents were Lula
Stevie Wonder was just a ordinary blind boy. But once he realized his strong love for music was a true feeling he knew he would become an amazing artist . To this day he is known as one of the most famous piano and singers in the world. Despite the fact that Stevie Wonder was blind he overcame his obstacle and became an amazing musician. Check this paragraph for run-ons and missing commas. Stevie Wonder had a hard start to his life. He was born on May,13 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. When he was
lacks vision."- Stevie Wonder. Born blind from birth, Stevie Wonder was a true miracle. From an early age Stevie showed a growing interest in the world of music. He defied the odds but learning several instruments without his eyesight. Years later Stevie became a house hold name with many hit songs from the first time he released his first album at the age of twelve. He is an inspiration and role model to many people around the world and a perfect model of the growth mindset. Stevie out shined the
First known as Steveland Hardaway Judkins changed his original name to Steveland Hardaway Morris, known as Stevie Wonder (Source C-"Biography."). Born on May 13th, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan Stevie Wonder was born with a condition called Retinopathy of Prematurity where he received too much oxygen in the incubator as a premature baby making him fully blind (Source A-"Steveland Hardaway Morris."). Retinopathy of Prematurity is the cause of a premature baby not yet having the vessels of the eye grow
The Life of Stevie Ray Vaughn Stevie Ray Vaughan a legend, a master of his art, but most of all salutary to the blues revival in his day in age. At a time where blues was fading out, in the late eighties, like a candle dying out he was the one match that kept it lit, and almost brought blues to salvation. Great blues riffs and sick licks going strong, and he would keep them going all night long. Mostly self taught he was a true musician whose time ran short. Stevie Ray Vaughan was born
The Life of Stevie Ray Vaughan This paper is about how a small time boy from Oak Cliff, Texas with a dream, revolutionized the way blues guitar was played. By 17 he new what he wanted to do with his life, thus dropping out of school to become a blues guitarist. All throughout Stevie's career he was loved and adored for his gentle touch and majestic rhythmic guitar playing. Throughout his life he led three bands to hitting it big, released five albums with "Double Trouble". Most importantly
Stevie Wonder Introduction “You can’t base your life on other people’s expectations (Stevie Wonder Quotes, n.d.).” Stevie Wonder was an unstoppable man who didn’t let other people’s expectations determine his fate. Stevie Wonder broke down the barrier for African Americans by showing that they can do whatever whites could do and he earned 19 Grammys, making him one of the most talented musicians of the 20th century. Stevie’s Childhood Sound had a huge impact on Stevie’s music career and interest
There are tons of different artists that have wonderful skills that help them became famous. Stevie Wonder is one of these artists with an amazing talent. His gift has led him to fame and success. His life has not been easy as others; he has achieved his dream of becoming an artist and musician. Wonder’s success in music has led him to earn gold records and tours all around the world. His life has been a tumultuous because he has been blind, however Wonder has accomplished his dream of Unfortunately
top hits at that. There are many know songs of their like my girl, papa was a rolling stone and many more. The 1970s was a motown decade with artists like stevie wonder and the group the jackson five. 1970s a decade for a powerful man who doesn't let his disability hinder what he can do, a man who ray charles opened a gate for. This man is Mr Stevie Wonder. Blind at birth mr.Stevie wonder faced many difficult challenges. At 11 years old he was discovered by
Analysis: Safely Contained Image: Scarface Artist: Miles Donovan This image is one of a series of four other paintings, all of iconic people. The image I am analyzing is of Robert De Nero as Scarface, an example of another of the images is Stevie Wonder. The image I am studying of Scarface is a computer generated image which was produced in Photoshop, the photo from a real shot in the film. The theme that is carried through the images is that they are all placed on a red background.
world, there are many people who run into obstacles that they say almost stopped them from doing what the wanted. One of these people is Stevland Hardaway Morris, or better known as Stevie Wonder. His story shows that no matter how hard the problem; to do what you believe in to accomplish what you never imagined. Stevie Wonder overcame blindness by teaching himself music, persevering through discrimination, and becoming one of the world’s most celebrated singers. Wonder was born on May 13, 1950 in
“Just because a man lacks use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision”said Stevie Wonder in 1964 said Stevie Wonder in 19601 as a blind pianist,singer,and songwriter he was one of the most famous men in the 1960´s he made many people believe in themselves because they saw that he was blind since birth and had still made his career shot up and followed his dreams. Stevie Wonders was an inspiring role model in the singing and songwriting industry, because he overcame a physical disability Steveland
will talk about Stevie Wonder and explain his life and how he became a part of Motown, and lastly I will talk about Jackson 5 and talk about how they became a group and their dealings with Motown. Motown is a reflection
they have to offer until they are gone. So is the life story of Stevie Smith. Abandoned by her father, losing her mom, and almost dying herself, Stevie Smith overcame odds that most people in life do not have to deal with. Being raised by her aunt, and the tragedies she went through early in her life, made her realize that she could not take anything or anyone for granted and that she must live each day to its fullest. Throughout Stevie Smith's life she had a rough adolescence, but that did not stop
R&B also incorporates more vocal-harmonies. One of my all-time favorite artists is Stevie Wonder. Stevie Wonder is a musical legend, and in my opinion, genius, with a vast body of work. Throughout his career he has demonstrated how jazz has influenced him. At twelve years old, he released his first album, The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie, a completely instrumental album on which he wrote some of the songs, as well as played instruments. One of my favorite albums
male artists, Fleetwood Mac featured their lead female singer Stevie Nicks, who went on to transcend the gender expectations of the time and pursue a solo career in the midst of heavy adversity. Fleetwood Mac’s lead singer, Stevie Nicks, is a prime example of the evolution female artists have endured as they struggled to gain equal footing in this male dominated industry. This essay will examine the different factors contributing to Stevie Nicks’s popularity, along with her breaking these normative
Berry Gordy Jr. On November 28th, 1929, Berry Gordy was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the second youngest of eight children. His father was a local entrepreneur that operated a grocery store, managed apartment buildings, and other small business ventures. His family was upper-middle class and all of his siblings were striving to become educated. However, Berry was a risk taker. He was intent on becoming rich at an early age and living his life in luxury. As a result, he dropped out of high school
life. Many are dying inside but you would never know. It is possible for people to create masks to hide their emotions. Sometimes these masks are so deceptive that even close friends or family members cannot see through then until it is too late. In Stevie Smith’s poem, “Not Waving but Drowning” the writer effectively highlights how someone’s cry for help can be mistaken for joy. It is important for people to at least have someone who cares about them and knows them well enough to see when something