With 10 U.S. number-one singles, more than 100 million records sold, and a phenomenal 25 Grammy Awards, Stevie Wonder is a true music legend. Throughout the decades that the man has taken to the stage for his jaw-dropping performances, he proved to everyone that anyone could fulfill their dreams. Wonder was particularly inspiring for the visually impaired. But how did the icon lose his sight in the first place? A tragic blunder would rob the artist of his vision.
The Truth Behind Stevie Wonders Blindness
Born This Way
Certainly, Wonder was born with perfectly normal eyes and clear vision. Stevland Hardaway Morris was the name that his parents gave him. Despite having appeared to be a normal young boy, it was clear that he had immense talent, even from such a tender age. Everyone that heard the kid play music and sing was instantly astonished and blown away. It was during the 1970s that Wonder was awarded the Album of the Year Grammy three times on separate occasions. This was an achievement that had never been seen before.
Born This Way
