 Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, Wonder became a pioneer and influence to musicians of various genres including pop, rhythm and blues, soul, funk and rock.Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy known as Little Stevie Wonder, leading him to sign with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11.In 1963, the single "Fingertips" was a number-one hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100 when Wonder was 13, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart.