45 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Releases His Masterpiece, ‘Songs in the Key of Life’45 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Releases His Masterpiece, ‘Songs in the Key of Life’He didn't have to prove anything by this point, but he doubled down on his legend anyway.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
55 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Finally Finds His Voice on ‘Up-Tight’55 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Finally Finds His Voice on ‘Up-Tight’A song he cowrote, the first original to be released as a single, turned his fortunes.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Malcolm Cecil, Stevie Wonder Producer, Dies at 84Malcolm Cecil, Stevie Wonder Producer, Dies at 84Synth pioneer influenced music throughout the '70s and '80s. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Stevie Wonder Predicts Civil Rights Battle Can End in VictoryStevie Wonder Predicts Civil Rights Battle Can End in VictoryHe says “systemic racism can have an ending. Police brutality can have an ending” as he urges people to keep fighting and to vote.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
50 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder’s Future Is ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’50 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder’s Future Is ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’The 1970 hit single marked a major career turning point for the artist. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
50 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Seriously Injured in Car Accident50 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Seriously Injured in Car AccidentLegend says "I was definitely in a much better spiritual place" during four-day coma.Rob SmithRob Smith
50 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Emerges as a Visionary With ‘Innervisions’50 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Emerges as a Visionary With ‘Innervisions’This very adult LP was where the former child star became a man in full. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso