Stevie Wonder was born prematurely and blind but became a successful singer, songwriter, musician, and humanitarian. He was signed by Motown Records at age 11 and had his first #1 hit at 13. Throughout his career, Stevie Wonder overcame discrimination and contractual disadvantages to become a highly influential artist who pioneered new styles of music and advocated for social justice causes. He has received numerous honors, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and appointment as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.