Sunday 10 July 2011

Stevie Wonder is in New York's fabled Apollo Theater

Soul legend Stevie Wonder is in New York's fabled Apollo Theater has been added into the Hall of Fame.

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The Isn't She Lovely? hitmaker Apollo's spring gala on Monday night, veteran crooner Tony Bennett in the event with a special prize was awarded to him on the hand is present.

Including a major one for Wonder, he started his career in 1962 at the Apollo when she was only 12 years old.

Speaking at the gala in his honour, the blind icon says, "It's a moment to cherish and remember, relishing in the memories of the times that I've been at the Apollo, as well as this night, the great people that came out to support me being here. It's a great thing to be one of those people in the Hall of Fame for the Apollo."