Stevie Wonder: The Rhythms of Wonder

Stevie Wonder: The Rhythms of Wonder

by SharonDavis (Author)

Synopsis

Stevie Wonder has been a dominant figure in contemporary music for over three decades, making the transition from child prodigy to ground-breaking adult superstar with apparent ease. Acknowledged as one of the finest songwriters of all time, Wonder was also instrumental in securing the late Dr Martin Luther King Jr's birthday as a national holiday in the USA. The performer remains one of the most respected figures on the international music scene, a fact reflected in vivid detail in a book that finally does justice to the legend that is Stevie Wonder.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Robson Books Ltd
Published: 01 Dec 2006

ISBN 10: 1861059655
ISBN 13: 9781861059659
Book Overview: Stevie Wonder has been a dominant figure in contemporary music, making the transition from child prodigy to ground-breaking adult superstar with apparent ease. Acknowledged as one of the finest songwriters of all time, Wonder was also instrumental in securing the late Dr Martin Luther King Jr's birthday as a national holiday in the USA.

Author Bio
Sharon Davis is the author of seven previous books on soul music, including the definitive history of Motown and an outstanding biography of Marvin Gaye, which has been optioned for film development. Formerly on the staff of Motown's London office, Sharon Davis has worked for Diana Ross and Edwin Starr and was recently involved in a major BBC documentary on the story of Motown Records.