Stevie Wonder | Vibepedia

Stevie Wonder is a child prodigy who became one of the most successful and influential musicians of all time, known for his innovative and eclectic style that blends [[funk|funk]], [[r-b|R&B]], [[pop|pop]], and [[jazz|jazz]]. Born prematurely, Stevie Wonder was placed in an oxygen-rich incubator, which led to retinopathy of prematurity, causing his retinas to detach and leaving him blind. He was discovered by [[ronnie-white|Ronnie White]] of [[the-miracles|The Miracles]] and signed to [[motown|Motown Records]] at the age of 11. Stevie Wonder's music often incorporates social commentary, as seen in songs like [[living-for-the-city|Living for the City]] and [[sir-duke|Sir Duke]], which pay tribute to [[duke-ellington|Duke Ellington]] and other musical legends. His innovative use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments helped to shape the sound of [[funk|funk]] and [[r-b|R&B]] in the 1970s.