Binding: Paperback
Description: Stevie Wonder is a much - beloved American icon and an indisputable genius not only of soul and rhythm & blues but popular music in general. Author Steve Lodder tells Wonder's story from a fresh musical perspective concentrating on his most productive period 1971 - 1981. After an in - depth look at Wonder's background and his early history with Motown Lodder explores in detail the musical characteristics and influences found on the classic albums from the '70s: Music of My Mind Talking Book Innervisions Fulfillingness First Finale and Songs in the Key of Life . Taking full advantage of the new opportunities afforded by the synthesizer technology and multi - tracking and inspired by the lyrical depth of Marvin Gaye and Sly Stone Wonder created a series of albums as popular as they are acclaimed.
Title: Stevie Wonder: A Musical Guide To The Classic Albums
Author(s): Lodder Steve
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Barcode: 9780879308216
Pages: 242 Pages
Publication Date: 6/1/2005
Category: Biography: Arts & Entertainment