Stevie Wonder
In Saginaw,
Michigan on May 13, 1950, a blind infant named Stevie Wonder. He was premature
and having too much oxygen in the incubator causing him to become blind. At an early age, he developed a gift for
music. By the age of ten, he already taught himself how to play harmonica,
drums, piano, and also, participated in church choir. He was just 11 years old
when he was discovered by Ronnie White of the Motown band, the Miracles. An
audition followed with Berry Gordy Jr., who then signed him to a record deal.
His adopted
brothers and sisters also face significant physical challenges. Adopted sister,
Julia, is deaf. Adopted brother, Martin, has a deformed arm and hand. Phoenix
and Celeste are having cleft palates repaired. Aileen lost her birth father to
cancer, and her birth mother fled after his death.
Growing up as a child prodigy,
his talent was known to everyone. His talent and bright attitude quickly spread
to many. After signing to a record deal, he became more known. Years later, we
was known world wide. Playing concerts and live shows, people fell in love with
his music. However, on August,6, 1973 Stevie Wonder was in a car accident. The
twenty-three year old was sleeping in the passenger seat, had his headphones
on, the driver distracted by something, and failed to notice the truck ahead of
them and crashed. This sent Stevie into a coma for several days.
After recovery,
things shortly went back to normal. Years later, he married, and had several
children. Still alive today, the legendary, Stevie Wonder, continues to play
live shows and concerts across the country.
Work Cited
"Stevie Wonder's mother." The New York Times.
N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Feb 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/09/arts/music/09hardaway.html?_r=0>.
"Stevie Wonder Biography." . N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Feb
2013. <http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stevie-wonder-mn0000622805>.
Work Cited
"Stevie Wonder: Live at Last." Stevie Wonder.
Universal Music GroupPrivate Policy, n.d. Web. 6 Feb 2013.
<http://www.steviewonder.net/>.
