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A very unique and gifted child was born on May 13, 1950. Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins, later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris, and even later changed to what we all know him by today as Stevie Wonder. Blind at birth yet has seen more than many of us will see in a lifetime. The Grandfather of Grammys, the pioneer of peace, and one of the only people I know who’s able to pull off a dashiki so cool.

Stevie Wonder has been an icon for as long as many can remember. Stevie is timeless. From being one of the first African Americans to perform on television coming in crystal clear even in black and white. Stevie has passed through the decades spreading the same message and serving the same purpose, to wake us up make us remember what life is about, love, peace, respect, and fighting for what’s right.

Stevie has impacted the lives of many generations and has remained relevant when so many come and go. Remember seeing Stevie on his album covers in the 70’s all skinny with the Shaft look? Remember Stevie on the Cosby Show, “Jammin’ on the one, jammin’ on the one.” Wait, but do you remember Stevie in that Volkswagen commercial? That was this year and he still is the man. See what I mean, timeless.

He’s of course influenced some of gospel music’s biggest names, too. From Kirk Franklin to Smokie Norful, Stevie Wonder’s musical gifts, signature songwriting and vocal arrangements have become the soundtrack of our lives in so many ways. He’s done it all and with such grace, class and whimsy. We love Stevie for his contributions to all genres of music and we honor our friend for the years he’s dedicated himself to making such beautiful music.

On behalf of 1230AM WDBZ The Buzz, Radio One and music fans abroad, we would like to wish our very own, Stevie Wonder a very blessed and happy birthday.

It’s usually Stevie’s song that we’re singing to someone else but this time it’s for you Stevie! (Now, sing it with me everyone):

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA! HAPPY BIIIIIRTHDAAAAAY!