The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock [NEW 1978 Edition] - Stevie Wonder. He is one of the most remarkable figures in contemporary rock music, with the fact he recently signed a 12 million dollar contract with his record company proving ample testimony. The sum was not only the highest, but was about equal the sum of the previous two. Born Stephen Judkins, in Saginaw, MI, in 1950, he was blind from birth. His family moved to Detroit when he was 3, and when 12 he was introduced to #tamla head #berrygordy by #ronniewhite one of #themiracles . Gordy immediately signed up the youngster; not only did he sing with an urgent, if piping, sense of excitement, but he was an adept harmonica- and bongo-player, too. #rockandroll #steviewonder #thesixties #theseventies #blackmusicians #fingertips https://www.instagram.com/p/CPV-GOWreI3/?utm_medium=tumblr












