Stevie Wonder stands as one of the most iconic singers of his time. Despite losing his sight shortly after birth, he has never allowed this to hinder his musical journey. With his soulful voice and remarkable talent, Stevie has mesmerized audiences for decades.

Rarely seen without his trademark sunglasses, a recent moment captured of him without them has taken the internet by storm.

Over the years, Stevie Wonder has garnered an array of prestigious awards, including multiple Grammy Awards and even Academy Awards for his contributions to film music. A true legend, he holds a special place in the hearts of millions worldwide.

Now at 72, Stevie has been in the limelight since he was just a teenager. Born prematurely, he went blind due to complications from the oxygen in his incubator negatively impacting his eyes’ blood vessels. Nevertheless, his disability never held him back. By nine, he was already proficient in several instruments, including piano and drums!

During a memorable speech, Stevie initially appears with his characteristic black glasses. He pauses, asks everyone in the room to stop, and then removes his sunglasses. Stevie asks the audience to close their eyes, guiding them through a poignant recounting of his life’s experiences.

Images from this moment, particularly from his 1989 Hall of Fame Induction Speech, are now widely circulating online. In this speech, he vividly describes the universal beauty of music and his experiences of hearing diverse voices from different cultures worldwide.

As he eloquently puts it, “Through the eyes of our ears, we see the beauty of hope, we see the beauty of pain, we see the beauty of sorrow because through all of those, through even the pain and sorrow, the hurt, the poverty, the war, the destruction, we see the beauty of the God within us that says that voice, that instrument sounds so wonderful. That spirit is so wonderful. And when we think about that with our eyes closed… Dear God let us play forever, let us sing forever…”

Stevie gave a movingly heartfelt speech on the importance of listening to and celebrating the beauty of music. His talent continues to inspire and resonate with many.

We are incredibly fortunate to enjoy Stevie Wonder’s magnificent voice and his musical contributions. Share this story with other fans so they too can learn more about this extraordinary artist.