This Day in Black History: May 13, 1950

Legendary singer, songwriter and composer Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw, Michigan.

By Naeesa Aziz
Posted: 05/13/2012 07:00 AM EDT
Filed Under National News, This Day in Black History

Legendary performer Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. Losing his eyesight shortly after birth, Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated African-American musical performers, winning 22 Grammy Awards over the span of his career — more than any male solo artist.

 

Wonder gained his stage name from the extraordinary talent he displayed at such a young age. At age 11, Wonder signed to Motown and by the age of 13 he had his first hit with the 1963 tune, "Fingertips (Pt. 2)." Some of his biggest hits include the songs "My Cherie Amour," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You.” In 1989, Wonder was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. In 2009, President Barack Obama awarded Wonder with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

 


BET National News - Keep up to date with breaking news stories from around the nation, including headlines from the hip hop and entertainment world. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

(Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Videos You May Like

Comments

Trends
Oliver Lewis •Sports News •Kentucky Derby •Ciara •Rihanna •Kimora Lee Simmons •Willow Smith •Niecy Nash •Christina Milian •Angela Simmons •Chris Brown •LL Cool J •Zoe Saldana •Steve Harvey •Jada Pinkett-Smith •Celebrity Videos •Rita Ora •Celebrity News •Halle Berry •Tamar Braxton •Brandy •Swizz Beatz •Out and About •Evelyn Lozada •Chad Johnson •Celebrity Scandal •Probation •gun violence •New Orleans •Akein Scott •

How You Can Help the Victims in Oklahoma

The Red Cross, Salvation Army and more ways to give. 05/21/2013

A Snapshot of the African-American Financial Experience

Paying down debt is top priority for Blacks. 05/21/2013

Export Your Summer Jobs Search

What to know about taking a summer job overseas. 05/21/2013

Out and About: Jamie Foxx Parties in New York

Plus pics of Halle Berry, Jaden Smith, Kid Cudi and more. 05/21/2013

The Rundown: French Montana, Excuse My French

A track-by-track review of the Bronx rapper's debut LP. 05/20/2013

Bump Watch: Celebrity Pregnancy Denials

Bey, Brandy and other stars plagued by baby rumors. 05/21/2013

SEARCH

© 2013 BET Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Entertainment Television LLC. All rights reserved.