Disability History Month Wall of Fame
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Stevie Wonder<br />
Nominated by Alanna Taylor (Student Voice<br />
(Democracy) Co-ordinator)<br />
Is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. He<br />
became blind shortly after birth. His love <strong>of</strong> music was clear from an early<br />
age as he began playing a number <strong>of</strong> instruments, including piano,<br />
harmonica, and drums. He has recorded music in multiple genres and has<br />
had more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and 20 R&B number one hits. He has<br />
sold over 100 million records. He has won 25 Grammy awards and won an<br />
Academy award for best original song. He has been recognised in the<br />
Rhythm and Blues Music Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong>, Rock and Rock Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong> and<br />
Songwriters Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong> and has received a star on the Hollywood Walk <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Fame</strong> and now most notably, has been recognised here in the <strong>Disability</strong><br />
<strong>History</strong> <strong>Month</strong> <strong>Wall</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong>.
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