Stevland Hardaway Judkins

nickname

Stevie Wonder, kleiner Stevie

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Saginaw, Michigan, USA

nationality

training

Stevie Wonder went to Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing.

occupation

Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist

family

• Father – Calvin Judkins
• Mother – Lula Mae Hardaway (Songwriter)
• Siblings – Stevie has two older siblings and three younger siblings.
• Others – Calvin Judkins (paternal grandfather), Emma Batch (paternal grandmother), Noble Hardway (maternal grandfather), Mary Ella Tilman (maternal grandmother)

Manager

Stevie Wonder is represented by Black Bull Music.

Genre

Soul, Pop, R & B, Funk, Jazz

instruments

Vocals, keyboards, harmonica, drums

labels

Tamla, Motown Records

Build

Average

Height

6ft or 183cm

weight

90 kg or 198.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Stevie Wonder has dated

1. Lencola Sullivan – Stevie Wonder had a brief fling with singer and beauty queen Lencola Sullivan, who became the first African American woman to win the Miss Arkansas beauty pageant.
2. Maysa Leck – Wonder reportedly dated jazz singer Maysa in the early ’90s when she was working for him as a backing vocalist.
3. Brenda Russell – Stevie reportedly got in touch with singer-songwriter Brenda Russell in the early 2000s. Some tabloids claim they fell in love while collaborating on the single, Justice of the Heart, which Stevie performed for the Denzel Washington Star movie, John Q.
4. Minnie Riperton – Stevie is said to have had an affair with singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton in the past. It turns out she died listening to a recording Stevie made especially for her. He also paid tribute to her life and career in an episode of the television show Seelenzug , which aired shortly after her death.
5. Debbie Allen – Wonder dated actress and dancer Debbie Allen in the ’90s. They were spotted together on the red carpet at a number of high-profile events such as the Black Business Association Lifetime Achievement Awards in September 1993.
6. Yolanda Simmons – Stevie met Yolanda Simmons after she applied for a job as a secretary at his publishing company. Shortly thereafter, Stevie had an affair with her and as a result of their affair they gave birth to a daughter , Aisha Morris in February 1975. To celebrate Aisha’s birth, he released a special single Isn’t She Pretty? , which was part of his legendary album, Songs in the Key of Life. In the single, Aisha could be heard gargling and playing. In 1977, Simmons later gave birth to his son , Keita.
7. Melody McCulley – Wonder had an affair with a woman named Melody McCulley. During their relationship, she gave birth to a son , Mumtaz Morris.
8. Due to his relationship with an unidentified woman, he is the father of two children – a son named Kwame and daughter named Sophia.
9. Syreeta Wright (1970-1972) – Stevie married Motown secretary and singer Syreeta Wright in 1970. However, Stevie’s first marriage didn’t even last two years as they divorced in 1972 and their married life lasted only 18 months. However, they stayed on good terms. He even co-wrote and produced their second studio album. Stevie Wonder presents: Syreeta, which was published in 1974.
10. Kai Millard (2001-2009) – Wonder married fashion designer Kai Millard in 2001. After dating for about 8 years, Stevie and Millard decided to separate in October 2009. They filed for divorce in 2012, which was eventually settled in 2015. Ex-wife paid $25,000 a month for spousal support. During their marriage, she gave birth to two sons – Kailand and Mandla Kadjay Carl Stevland Morris. Younger boy Mandla was born on Stevie’s 55th birthday ⁱⁿ May 2005.
11. Tomeeka Bracy (2017-present) – Wonder married his third wife Tomeeka Bracy in July 2017 in a lavish wedding ceremony where legend Usher and Pharrell Williams serenaded the new couple. They had been in a relationship for about five years before deciding to tie the knot. In November 2014, Bracy was rumored to be ready to give birth to triplets. A month later, however, she gave birth to a daughter , Nia, meaning purpose, one of the seven main principles of Kwanzaa, the seven-day African festival. Bracy previously had a son . However, his name was kept secret.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

He is African American.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Schwarz

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Bald head
• Always wears black sunglasses
• Dreadlocks Hairstyle

brand promotion

Stevie Wonder can be seen in the following TV commercials:

• Chrysler
• Apple
• bud light
• American Family Insurance
• Duracell Batteries (His song You Can Count on Me was used)
• TDK (Japan)
• Target (his single Merry Christmas! was used)

He was also featured in print ads for the following

• Sony digital audio devices and CD players
• Full Sail University
• TDK Audio Cassettes

Religion

Stevie Wonder is a devout Christian.

Known for

• As one of the most commercially successful music artists. He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
• His name has been recognized with more than 24 Grammy Awards. He has won several other prestigious awards.

First album

In September 1962, Stevie released his debut studio album, The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie . He was 11 years old at the time of the album’s release.

first movie

In 1964, Stevie appeared in the musical comedy Muscle Beach Party as himself.

First TV show

In July 1963, Stevie Wonder made his first appearance on the musical series. American Bandstand .

Stevie Wonder facts

1. In 1988, Stevie announced that he wanted to run for mayor of Detroit in the 1992 election. However, he did not follow his wish and did not participate in any campaign.
2. Wonder was born 6 weeks prematurely, due to which he had to be kept in an oxygen-rich environment. This led to retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), which resulted in a lack of eye development and led to retinal detachment and eventual blindness.
3. Since he was only 11 when Motown Records wanted to sign him, they decided to enter into a rolling 5-year deal that would see all of his royalties deposited in a trust until he was 21.
4. As part of his first record deal with Motown, he was paid $2.50 a week and given a special tutor while he was on tour. He and his mother also received a weekly stipend to help cover their expenses.
5. In 1980 he launched a campaign to mark the birthday of Dr. Declare Martin Luther King a national holiday. He even released the single Happy Birthday to his album Hotter Than July to kickstart the campaign.
6. In recognition of his tremendous accomplishments as a performer and songwriter, he was inducted into the Songwriter and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
7. In August 1973, he was involved in a serious car accident in North Carolina while on his music tour. When the car he was driving hit the back of the truck, Wonder’s forehead hit the back of the truck.
8. As a result of the accident, he remained in a coma for four days, partially losing his sense of taste and smell. He had to take medication for about a year to regain consciousness.
9. By the time he turned 21, he was the first music artist signed to Motown to take full artistic control of his work and records.
10. When he won an Oscar for his composition I Just Called To Tell You I Love You, which was used in the film, The Woman in Red, he became the first blind musical artist to win the coveted award.
11. As a result of an online poll by Rolling Stone magazine, he managed to win 9 ^th place in the list of the greatest singers of the rock era.
12. In November 2014, US President Barack Obama honored Wonder with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House event.
13. After winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song for I Just Called to Tell You I Love You, he became the first Motown artist to win the award. He was also the second African American artist to win it.
14. He had 4 albums on the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list published by Rolling Stone in 2003. He had three albums in the top 90.
15. He was once a vegetarian until he decided to become a vegan. He also practices transcendental meditation.
16. In 2009 he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in recognition of his social activism.
17. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Civil Rights Museum for his tireless work for social causes.
18. After dedicating his 1984 Oscar to imprisoned South African leader Nelson Mandela, the South African government quickly banned his music from the country.
19. Visit his official website @ steviewonder.net.
20. Follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Myspace.