Stevie Wonder
Inducted by Paul Simon
If you have heard one Rolling Stones song, chances are you have heard more - whether a fan or not. Their songs and albums, their awards and recognitions, their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction...all are common knowledge and obvious stated in the music industry.
If you have heard one Stevie Wonder song, chances are you have heard more - whether a fan or not. Follow the Wikipedia link above for a full background about Stevie Wonder.
In this post, I am noting honors and recognition earned by Stevie Wonder.
At the age of 13, Stevie was the youngest artist ever to reach No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, with the single "Fingertips."
Over 100 million in sales worldwide
25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist)
1 Academy Award (Best Original Song for the 1984 film, The Woman in Red)
3 Grammy Award for Album of the Year wins
Inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2014)
Other notes -
Stevie Wonder is a strong political activist and fought for Martin Luther King's birthday to be a federal holiday.
Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Civil Rights Museum
Honorary Doctor of Music from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Honorary Doctor of Music from Yale University
Final thought -
Stevie was considered a child prodigy. His music confirms the notion. He has also had an impact on popular culture, namely with Eddie Murphy's imitation on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s. He has also been celebrated on television, namely with musical honors by Lady Gaga.
Stevie Wonder truly is a gift to music and to fans.
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