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STEVIE WONDER

STEVIE WONDER. Breanna Johnson. STEVIE WONDER WHEN HE WAS YOUNG!. Born May 13,1950 in Saginaw,MI as Steveland Hardaway Judkins Parents: Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway At age four Stevie was already playing the harmonica and piano. He sang in church choir in Detroit.

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STEVIE WONDER

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  1. STEVIE WONDER Breanna Johnson

  2. STEVIE WONDER WHEN HE WAS YOUNG! • Born May 13,1950 in Saginaw,MI as Steveland Hardaway Judkins • Parents: Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway • At age four Stevie was already playing the harmonica and piano. • He sang in church choir in Detroit.

  3. HOW STEVIE GOT SIGNED TO MOTOWN RECORDS • Wanted to sing to show off his talents • Signed by Berry Gordy at age 11 • The most famous son in Detroit • Discovered in 1961 • His friend, Gerald White convinced his brother to take him to Motown

  4. HIT SINGLE? • First hit single was “Fingertips part 2” • Made over 40 records • Hit album is Greatest hits album

  5. DOES STEVIE HAVE KIDS AND IS MARRIED? • Married twice: • Syreeta Wright, who was a Motown singer • Kai Millard Morris, who was a fashion designer • He has nine children

  6. STEVIE WONDER IN 2015! • 64 years old • Monday,February 17, 2015, he got a lifetime achievement award • 25 grammy award plus a lifetime grammy • Won an oscar and a golden globe for the song “ I Just Called to Say I Love You”

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